coronavirus

Iran announces PCR test mandatory for inbound passengers from Aug 5

Iranian authorities have made presenting a negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test compulsory for all inbound flight passengers in Tehran from August 5. The PCR test results are required to be dated within 96 hours of arrival

Transportation

Iran’s COVID-19 cases surpass 300,000

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Iran has crossed the major threshold of 300,000 as 26 of the country’s 31 provinces are announced either on red alert, or in an alarming state.

Society Economy

Iran bans export of medical grade oxygen amid new coronavirus surge

Iran’s customs administration has imposed a ban on exports of medical grade bulk oxygen and other gases needed in hospitals to deal with a new surge in the coronavirus pandemic.

Trade

Iran breaks its record of coronavirus patients in ICUs

The number of severely ill Covid-19 patients in intensive care units hit an all-time high in Iran on Monday, with 3,819 occupied beds, health officials said.

Society Economy

Khosravi crossing reopened at Iran-Iraq border

Khosravi crossing at the border between Iran and Iraq has been reopened for trade after it was closed by the authorities on the Iraqi side about five months ago due to the spread of the new coronavirus.

Trade

Emirates airline resumes flights between Tehran and Dubai

Dubai-based Emirates airlines resumed flights between Tehran and Dubai on Friday after a five-month break due to shutdowns to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Transportation

Iran government to employ 3,000 healthcare workers

A total of 3,000 nurses and other healthcare workers will be employed by the Iranian government in its efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Society Economy

UAE’s Air Arabia resumes flights to Shiraz

Direct flights between the southern Iranian city of Shiraz and the Emirati city of Sharjah have resumed after a four-month gap due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Transportation

Iran’s mask production hits 2.5 million a day

The production of protective masks in Iran has surged to reach nearly 2.5 million per day amid the country’s efforts to battle against the novel coronavirus.

Mine and Industry

Iran lifts ban on export of four coronavirus-related medical products

Iran’s Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has lifted a ban on the export of serology kits, surgical-medical gowns, face shields and N95 facemasks.

Trade