Virus
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Daily Virus Deaths Rise to Record High
EghtesadOnline: Iran registered a record high in daily fatalities from the Covid-19 pandemic on Monday, as the country began to feel the inevitable consequences of large-scale reopenings.
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Virus-Related Hospital Visits Rise in Tehran
EghtesadOnline: Coronavirus-related hospital visits are on the rise in the capital Tehran following the relaxation of most lockdown rules in Iran, a senior health official said on Sunday.
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5 Iranian Provinces on Virus Red Alert
EghtesadOnline: Five of Iran’s 31 provinces are in a state of emergency due to a resurgence of Covid-19 infections, a health official said.
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Officials Ring Alarm Bell as People Flout Virus Guidelines
EghtesadOnline: Public compliance with safety guidelines issued to minimize the spread of coronavirus has dropped by 55%, a health official said, raising deep concerns over the nationwide reopenings.
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Iran Virus Toll: 174,000 Infections, 8,350 Fatalities
EghtesadOnline: To date, nearly 174,000 have contracted the virus known to cause Covid-19 in Iran and 8,350 have lost their lives, a health official announced.
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Tehran Virus Toll Volatile, Alarming
EghtesadOnline: Following the rapid reopening of businesses across Iran amid the coronavirus pandemic, a health official said infections in the capital Tehran are volatile and alarming.
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Need to Shore Up Economy Amid Virus Fight
EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday Iran has no choice but to pursue economic goals, as it tries to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Spike in Daily Virus Infections in Iran
EghtesadOnline: The number of overnight confirmed coronavirus cases in Iran soared by nearly 3,000 on Monday, the highest single-day rise in two months.
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Floriculture Sector Eligible for Virus Bailout
EghtesadOnline: The outbreak of coronavirus has inflicted over 17,000 billion rials ($98.26 million) in losses on businesses in the ornamental plant and flower sector, the director general of…
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Surge in Virus Infections Linked to Extensive Screening
EghtesadOnline: Amid concerns over the recent surge in daily Covid-19 cases, President Hassan Rouhani attributed the climb to extensive testing and contact tracing.
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Virus Infections Lowest in 10 Days
EghtesadOnline: The tally of daily Covid-19 patients declined on Tuesday, dropping to its lowest in 10 days as the Iranian government eased restrictions and launched the fourth phase of its plan…
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18,000 Employers Apply for Virus Bailout Assistance
EghtesadOnline: Since last Wednesday, nearly 18,000 employers and economic operators have registered at the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare’s Kara.mcls.gov.ir for coronavirus…
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Virus Infections Cross 120,000 in Iran
EghtesadOnline: Iran’s tally of Covid-19 cases rose above 120,000 on Sunday, as the country continued to ease containment measures to revive its economy.
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32% Rise in Iran Virus Infections
EghtesadOnline: Daily confirmed coronavirus cases in Iran spiked by 32% on Wednesday to take the national total beyond 112,000, the Health Ministry said.
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Iran Corona Death Toll Nears 6,000
EghtesadOnline: Iran’s death toll from the virus known to cause COVID-19 neared 6,000 on Wednesday, roughly accounting for 2.7% of global fatalities from the disease in 210 countries and territories…
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WHO Warns Rush to Ease Virus Rules Could Cause Resurgence
EghtesadOnline: The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that rushing to ease coronavirus restrictions will likely lead to a resurgence of the illness, a warning that comes as governments…
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Virus Pushing Oil Equipment Manufacturers Over the Edge
EghtesadOnline: An estimated 800 companies active in manufacturing oil/gas equipment are facing insolvency due to the huge economic impact of the coronavirus, head of the Iranian Oil Equipment…
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Oil Drops Below $60 as China Virus Drives Demand Concern
EghtesadOnline: Crude prices extended declines on Monday, dropping below $60 for the first time in nearly three months as the death toll from China’s coronavirus rose and more businesses were…
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China Locks Down 30 Million People as Anger Grows Over Virus
EghtesadOnline: China is struggling to contain rising public anger over its response to a spreading coronavirus even as it took unprecedented steps to slow the outbreak, restricting travel for…