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Pandemic
UN:

Pandemic Tough on Millions of Mideast, North African Children

TEHRAN (defapress) - The global pandemic and ensuing lockdown have taken their toll on the mental and physical well-being of millions of kids in the Middle East and North Africa, the UN children's agency said Friday.
News ID: 82587    Publish Date : 2020/11/20

No Signs Trump Has Pandemic Plan despite Warnings

TEHRAN (defapress) - Donald Trump's top government experts now say that the pandemic is entering a new phase as it invades the rural heartland -- and they can't say how long it will last.
News ID: 81709    Publish Date : 2020/08/03

UN:

Pandemic to Bring Surge in Malnourished Children

TEHRAN (defapress) – The unprecedented social and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic will see nearly seven million more children experience stunting as a result of malnutrition, the United Nations said Tuesday.
News ID: 81664    Publish Date : 2020/07/28

Chinese Researchers Warn of New Swine Flu with Global Pandemic Potential

TEHRAN (defapress) – Chinese researchers say they have discovered a new variety of swine flu with "pandemic potential".
News ID: 81426    Publish Date : 2020/06/30

UK PM Reportedly 'Scrapped' Health Security Threats Committee Shortly Before Pandemic

TEHRAN (defapress)- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson “scrapped” a team of senior ministers who were charged with protecting the country from security hazards, including the threat of a pandemic, just six months before the outbreak of coronavirus, The Daily Mail’s investigation revealed.
News ID: 81321    Publish Date : 2020/06/14

Lavrov Slams 'Unfair' Criticism of WHO’s Activities amid Pandemic

TEHRAN (defapress) – Accusations against the World Health Organization (WHO) of withholding information about the spread of the coronavirus are unfair, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
News ID: 80940    Publish Date : 2020/04/27

Qatar Sends More Medical Aid to Iran amid Pandemic

TEHRAN (defapress) – Qatar has sent a new consignment of goods and medical supplies to Iran amid the country’s battle against the COVID-19 epidemic.
News ID: 80918    Publish Date : 2020/04/25

Top General Lauds Iran Army for Efforts to Help People amid Pandemic

TEHRAN (defapress) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said the Islamic Republic’s Army has spared no efforts to protect people’s health amid the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
News ID: 80821    Publish Date : 2020/04/16

US Food Banks Flooded by Endless Lines of People amid Pandemic

TEHRAN (defapress) – Thousands line up for hours at emergency food banks across the US every day as unemployment is skyrocketing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
News ID: 80788    Publish Date : 2020/04/12