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2023-12-31 15:05
No JN.1 variant detected in Iran
TEHRAN –JN.1, which is a descendant of the Omicron or B.1.1.529 variant of SARS-CoV-2, has not yet been reported in Iran.
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2022-12-31 19:06
Preventive measures intensified to deal with new Covid wave
TEHRAN – With the emergence of new Omicron strains, people should take preventive measures and observe health protocols strictly, a spokesman of the National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control, has said.
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2022-12-28 20:20
COVID screening of travelers resumed at borders
TEHRAN – COVID tests for travelers, halted after the ease in infection, restarted due to a surge in infected cases of different countries, the Ministry of Health Spokesman has announced.
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2022-08-16 20:00
Rise of third Omicron peak
TEHRAN – Omicron variant may rise for the third time in the country, Masoud Younesian, an epidemiologist has warned.
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2022-07-03 18:58
Omicron BA4, BA5 subvariants may soon prevail
TEHRAN – Omicron BA4 and BA5 variants may soon dominate the country, Masoud Younesian, secretary of the epidemiology and research committee of the national scientific committee to deal with coronavirus, has said.
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2022-03-14 17:46
Beware of BA.2 Omicron during Noruz, expert says
TEHRAN - Masoud Mardani, a member of the National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control, has warned of a sublineage of Omicron variant, codenamed BA.2, which is highly probable to spread during Noruz holidays.
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2022-03-02 17:11
Iranian-made vaccine against Omicron begins clinical trial
TEHRAN – COVIRAN plus, the first homegrown vaccine against Omicron strain, started the human trial by being injected into 210 volunteers, Minoo Mohraz, a member of the National Scientific Committee of COVID-19, has stated.
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2022-02-16 18:30
CovIran Plus elicits protective neutralization against Omicron: study
TEHRAN – Results of a study conducted by Iranian scientists show that the domestically-developed SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, BIV1-CovIran Plus, produces neutralizing antibodies against the Omicron variant.
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2022-02-12 18:29
By Afshin Majlesi
Social distancing: 8 resorts where the slopes are less skied
TEHRAN – As you may know, Iranian land is covered with chains of jagged, low, or towing mountains some of which are comparable with those in the Alps.
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2022-02-07 17:46
Iran developing two vaccines against Omicron
TEHRAN – Two domestic companies have conducted research to develop vaccines against the Omicron strain, ISNA reported on Monday.
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2022-02-04 16:55
Homegrown molecular kits detecting new Omicron strains
TEHRAN – A knowledge-based company developed a technological test kit to diagnose the new Omicron strains, IRNA reported on Friday.
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2022-01-16 16:44
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Seemingly mild Omicron still murderous
TEHRAN – Reporting the first three lives claimed by apparently mild coronavirus variant can bring back the dark days of three-digit deaths so that it should be taken more seriously.
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2022-01-09 17:48
Omicron could peak in Iran in coming weeks, expert warns
TEHRAN – The secretary of the National Scientific Committee of Coronavirus has warned that the Omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 cases is likely to peak in the country in the coming weeks.
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2022-01-01 16:48
IRCS expands activity in border areas to contain Omicron
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has enhanced its presence on the land, air, and sea borders to detect infected passengers and quarantine those with Omicron symptoms, IRIB reported on Saturday.
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2021-12-31 16:50
Omicron rapid test kit produced domestically
TEHRAN – An Iranian technology company has developed an antigen-based rapid detection kit, which can detect the Omicron variant in less than 20 minutes, Mehr news agency reported on Thursday.
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2021-12-29 17:56
Iran closes Afghan border as Omicron surges
TEHRAN – With the outbreak of Omicron, Afghan travelers are not allowed to enter Iran through the Dogarun border for 15 days, according to the National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control.
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2021-12-26 21:36
Iran not to apply travel restrictions to all air passengers
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister has said the newly-declared travel restrictions do not apply to all air passengers.
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2021-12-20 17:09
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Yalda night celebration or welcoming Omicron?
TEHRAN – It has been over a year that Iranians are fighting coronavirus, avoiding traditions and celebrations, however, this year, Yalda night has arrived concurrent with the new contagious strain, and family gatherings will be a door to welcome Omicron.
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2021-12-19 16:36
Omicron outbreak needs restrictions, quarantine
TEHRAN – The rapid outbreak of the Omicron strain requires restrictions and preventive measures, or the country will face another peak in the next three to four weeks, Hamidreza Jama’ati, Secretary of the National Scientific Committee of Coronavirus, has warned.
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2021-12-19 12:58
Iran reports first case of Omicron variant
TEHRAN – The first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has been identified in Iran, Mohammad Mehdi Gooya, head of the health ministry’s diseases management center, confirmed on Sunday.
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2021-12-15 18:29
UK inflation spikes to decade-high
TEHRAN - British inflation has rocketed to its highest level for more than 10 years on broad-based price gains, data showed on Wednesday, sparking fears that wages will fail to keep pace on the eve of a Bank of England interest rate decision.
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2021-12-15 18:28
U.S. health sector at “breaking point”
TEHRAN - The United States does not have a uniform health system and has no universal healthcare coverage. The health sector in comparison to other high-income countries is filled with disparities and disadvantages. And new research has added heavyweight to that argument.
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2021-12-11 21:36
Germany to remove Iran from its high-risk list
TEHRAN - Updating the list of countries that are highly affected by the COVID-19 disease, the German authorities have announced that Iran and four other countries will be removed from the high-risk list on Sunday, December 12.
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2021-12-03 17:58
Iran has not stopped issuing tourist visas: official
TEHRAN – By the emergence of a highly contagious Omicron variant, Iran has not stopped issuing tourist visas, which it resumed on October 23 following 19 months of suspension to curb the virus.
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2021-11-30 17:51
No evidence of Omicron reported in Iran
TEHRAN – To date, no cases of the new coronavirus strain, which is prevalent in South Africa, have been reported in the country, Health Minister Bahram Einollahi announced on Tuesday.
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2021-11-27 17:35
Iran takes measures to block Omicron strain
TEHRAN – The Iranian Health Ministry has adopted new regulations to prevent the new variant of coronavirus, called B.1.1.529, or Omicron, from entering the country.