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Iranpress: Iran logs 20 COVID deaths in 24 hrs

Iran logs 20 COVID deaths in 24 hrs

Thursday, 20 January 2022 15:00

Tehran (IP) – Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday that 20 death cases due to COVID-19 had been registered during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 132,152.

Iranpress: Brazil registers record daily COVID-19 cases

Brazil registers record daily COVID-19 cases

Wednesday, 19 January 2022 11:31

According to figures supplied by the health ministry on Tuesday, Brazil registered a new record number of daily COVID -19 cases of more than 137,000.

Iranpress: SpikoGen: Safe Covid vaccine for all booster jab

SpikoGen: Safe Covid vaccine for all booster jab

Monday, 17 January 2022 13:41

Tehran (IP) – Iran's Food and Drug Administration authorized the SpikoGen COVID vaccine as a safe booster jab of all vaccines, said the project's scientific director.

Iranpress: Deja vu for Novak Djokovic following 2nd detention

Deja vu for Novak Djokovic following 2nd detention

Saturday, 15 January 2022 16:58

Novak Djokovic was detained again in an Australian hotel and awaits a deportation hearing before the Australian Open.

Iranpress: J&J booster 85% effective against Omicron hospitalisation, South Africa says

J&J booster 85% effective against Omicron hospitalisation, South Africa says

Saturday, 15 January 2022 08:05

A Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is 85% effective in protecting against being hospitalised by the Omicron variant for 1-2 months after it is received, the head of South Africa's Medical Research Council (SAMRC) said on Friday.

Iranpress: Omicron less severe even for unvaccinated, South African study shows

Omicron less severe even for unvaccinated, South African study shows

Saturday, 15 January 2022 02:41

Unvaccinated people infected with the Omicron variant are less likely to fall seriously ill, require hospitalization or die compared to the previous COVID-19 variants, a South African study showed on Friday.

Iranpress: Hospitals in half of US states close to capacity as Omicron continues surge

Hospitals in half of US states close to capacity as Omicron continues surge

Friday, 14 January 2022 23:20

Hospitals in nearly half of US states are nearing capacity, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, as the Omicron variant has triggered a record number of cases across the country.

Iranpress: French teachers strike over COVID-19 rules for schools

French teachers strike over COVID-19 rules for schools

Thursday, 13 January 2022 18:52

(IP)- French teachers are holding one of the most significant education strikes in recent years, causing the closure of hundreds of primary schools in objection to the government’s handling of COVID-19 measures in the education sector.

Iranpress: Omicron, Delta variants infections rose 55% in week

Omicron, Delta variants infections rose 55% in week

Thursday, 13 January 2022 08:45

Omicron and Delta variants infections rose 55% in a week and drove up hospitalization across the globe. The latest World Health Organization (WHO) warned people and countries to focus on vaccinations.

Iranpress: Covid-19 deaths in United States surpass 866 thousands

Covid-19 deaths in United States surpass 866 thousands

Thursday, 13 January 2022 06:56

The Worldmeter news website reported that the number of victims of the Coronavirus in the United States has increased to more than 866 thousand people.

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