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Iranpress: World Health Organization warns of delta COVID outbreak

World Health Organization warns of delta COVID outbreak

Wednesday, 23 June 2021 00:35

World Health Organization officials said Monday that the Delta coronavirus variant was the fastest-moving and "fittest" variant to date, with the ability to find and kill the weakest people.

Iranpress: WHO: Indian COVID variant spreading in over 60 countries

WHO: Indian COVID variant spreading in over 60 countries

Tuesday, 08 June 2021 01:43

WHO's technical lead on COVID-19 said the delta variant first found in India has now been seen in over 60 countries and is more transmissible than the alpha variant found in Britain.

Iranpress: Iran ready for health cooperation with ECO

Iran ready for health cooperation with ECO

Wednesday, 02 June 2021 17:18

Tehran (IP) - Iran announced its readiness to cooperate with ECO member states to develop practical mechanisms to counter future pandemics and health challenges.

Iranpress: 115,000 Health Workers Died From COVID-19 Worldwide, WHO Say

115,000 Health Workers Died From COVID-19 Worldwide, WHO Say

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 01:46

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom said on Monday that at least 115,000 health workers have died from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

Iranpress: Iran’s behavior with Afghan refugees outstanding

Iran’s behavior with Afghan refugees outstanding

Sunday, 23 May 2021 16:10

Tehran (IP) - UNHCR Director for Asia and the Pacific said that what the Islamic Republic of Iran has done for Afghan refugees over the last four decades has been outstanding.

Iranpress: WHO classifies Indian Covid-19 as global health risk

WHO classifies Indian Covid-19 as global health risk

Monday, 10 May 2021 23:56

A World Health Organization official said Monday it is reclassifying the highly contagious triple-mutant Covid variant spreading in India as a variant of concern, indicating that it’s become a global health threat.

Iranpress: Half of new global COVID-19 cases account for India, Brazil

Half of new global COVID-19 cases account for India, Brazil

Tuesday, 04 May 2021 08:10

The World Health Organization said Monday that India and Brazil accounted for more than half of the new COVID-19 infections in the world last week.

Iranpress: Moderna to provide 500m vaccine doses for COVAX program

Moderna to provide 500m vaccine doses for COVAX program

Monday, 03 May 2021 17:08

Moderna and vaccine promoter Gavi have announced a deal by which the pharmaceutical company will provide up to 500 million doses for the UN-backed COVAX program by the end of 2022.

Iranpress: Indian Covid variant found in at least 17 countries

Indian Covid variant found in at least 17 countries

Wednesday, 28 April 2021 07:44

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of Covid-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been found in over a dozen countries.

Iranpress: Commentary: Coronavirus vaccine still not available in poor countries

Commentary: Coronavirus vaccine still not available in poor countries

Sunday, 25 April 2021 17:08

Tehran (IP) - In its latest report, the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged that the coronavirus vaccine is still not available in poor countries and warned of continued injustice in the distribution of the vaccine due to the indifference and passivity of rich countries.

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