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Iranpress: South Africa registers 22 new coronavirus deaths

South Africa registers 22 new coronavirus deaths

Friday, 10 December 2021 08:57

The COVID-19 infection rate continues to see a sharp increase, with South Africa recording 22,391 new cases and 22 death in the past 24-hour period.

Iranpress: WHO donates 260k packs of intravenous solutions to Iran

WHO donates 260k packs of intravenous solutions to Iran

Tuesday, 07 December 2021 19:40

Tehran (IP) – In response to a temporary shortage of intravenous (IV) solutions in Iran, the World Health Organization has procured and delivered 260,000 packs of various types of IV solutions to the Iranian Health Ministry.

Iranpress: Vaccination pace increased in Iran: WHO rep.

Vaccination pace increased in Iran: WHO rep.

Sunday, 05 December 2021 13:48

Tehran (IP) - In an interview with Iran Press on the sidelines of the International Volunteer Day held on Dec. 5, 2021, WHO Representative to Tehran Jaffar Hussain said the COVID vaccination coverage has increased in Iran. He added that the vaccination protects people against the severity of the disease and decreases the number of infections, death toll, and ICU admittance, indicating promising results to contain the pandemic. 207

Iranpress: IMF chief expects slow economic growth amid Omicron

IMF chief expects slow economic growth amid Omicron

Saturday, 04 December 2021 06:01

The International Monetary Fund is likely to lower its global economic growth estimates due to the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the global lender's chief said.

Iranpress: WHO tells Asia-Pacific to brace for Omicron as variant spreads

WHO tells Asia-Pacific to brace for Omicron as variant spreads

Friday, 03 December 2021 13:31

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned the Asia-Pacific region faces a surge in COVID cases as the Omicron variant spreads.

Iranpress: Malaysia detects first omicron case

Malaysia detects first omicron case

Friday, 03 December 2021 10:02

The first positive case of Omicron has been detected in Malaysia in a student from South Africa, said Health Minister on Friday (Dec 3).

Iranpress: WTO postpones ministerial conference amid fears over new COVID variant

WTO postpones ministerial conference amid fears over new COVID variant

Saturday, 27 November 2021 11:15

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has decided to postpone its ministerial conference indefinitely after an outbreak of a particularly transmissible strain of the coronavirus forced several governments to impose travel restrictions.

Iranpress: WHO: Europe once again at centre of COVID pandemic

WHO: Europe once again at centre of COVID pandemic

Friday, 05 November 2021 15:51

Uneven vaccine coverage and a relaxation of preventive measures have brought Europe to a “critical point” in the pandemic, the World Health Organization has said.

Iranpress: Europe once again at centre of Covid pandemic, says WHO

Europe once again at centre of Covid pandemic, says WHO

Friday, 05 November 2021 01:35

Uneven vaccine coverage and relaxation of preventive measures have brought Europe to a critical point in the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization has said, with cases again at near-record levels and 500,000 more deaths forecast by February.

Iranpress: Guterres emphasizes equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

Guterres emphasizes equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

Monday, 25 October 2021 06:30

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stressed the need for the world to have access to the coronavirus vaccine eqaully.

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