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Daily COVID deaths at 181; cases below 12,000: Ministry

Health Ministry reports 199 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours
Iran’s Health Ministry reported 199 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 124,075.
Iran receives six million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Iranian Health Ministry received six million more doses of COVID-19 vaccine through Iran’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
No report of deaths caused by homegrown COVID-19 vaccines: Official
The head of the Clinical Studies Department of the Food and Drug Administration of Iran said that there has been no report of deaths caused by injection of homegrown coronavirus vaccines in Iran.
President urges continued compliance with COVID-19 protocols in Iran
Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi called for uninterrupted observance of the health protocols to tackle the coronavirus pandemic in the country, warning that laxity in conforming to the restrictions may trigger a new wave of contagion.
WHO: Air pollution causing seven million premature deaths a year
The World Health Organization strengthened its air quality guidelines on Wednesday, saying air pollution was now one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, causing seven million premature deaths a year.
China races to squash new COVID-19 cluster among schoolchildren
Southern Chinese cities closed schools and ordered testing for millions on Tuesday in a race to curb a new COVID-19 outbreak which has sparked concerns over infections among unvaccinated schoolchildren.
Iran’s envoys instructed to use full capacity for importing reliable COVID jabs
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China urges major powers to 'take responsibility' for environment
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang urged major powers to “show responsibility” and play a leading role in improving global environmental governance and addressing such challenges as climate change.
Iran receives biggest COVID-19 vaccine consignment
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WHO adds ‘Mu’ strain to list of coronavirus variants of concern
The World Health Organization said it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as “Mu,” which was first identified in Colombia in January 2021.