What's the government response timeline for Iran?

The Ministry of Health and Medical Education sent a letter to the governor of Qom, requesting to "limit the number of pilgrims at the Fatima Masumeh Shrine and other religious sites". However, Shia shrines in Qom remained open for pilgrims to congregate. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/24/world/middleeast/coronavirus-iran.html

All the news reports available in English seem to suggest that testing was very limited and did not follow a clear strategy. While there are some news articles which provide information on the number of tests being done, there is no information who are being tested. There are even reports from the field where hospital workers were quoted saying that "testing kits and medical equipment arrive daily, but they’re given to parliament members who use most of the kits for themselves." Source: https://magazine.zenith.me/en/society/us-sanctions-revolutionary-guards-and-corona-pandemic-iran An article from 15 April reviewing a parliament report from Iran summarized that aggressive testing wasn't done in Iran and it is not clear if everyone who was symptomatic was even tested. https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/15/world/middleeast/ap-ml-virus-outbreak-mideast.html Marking it as '0' as the testing criteria is not clear. But it should definitely be verified by someone who can access Persian news sources and understand the language.

In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [ https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]

In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. The ban includes all theater performances and film screenings, as well as concerts and public events. [ https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]

In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [ https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus] All sports cancelled from this day onwards too [ https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1091006/sports-events-iran-suspended-coronavirus]

In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [ https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]

The Administrative and Recruitment Affairs Organization ruled that telecommuting of government employees would be permissible given the health threat of coronavirus, and if necessary. Source: https://www.asriran.com/fa/news/716947/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%87%E2%80%8C-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%B3%D8%AA%DA%AF%D8%A7%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%DB%8C-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%DA%A9%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA

Besides creating an application and a website to provide information, the official government’s websites also has updates on all the policies and recent news. Officially information, updates and reports are provide in state media, but no evidence of a coordinated public information campaign across different media. Links to website: http://www.president.ir/en http://irangov.ir/search?tid=286474

Iran has cancelled Friday Prayers for a second week across major cities amid the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) https://en.radiofarda.com/a/iran-cancels-friday-prayers-again-due-to-coronavirus/30469021.html In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [ https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]

In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [ https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]

Friday prayers cancelled (see 28th February), concerts and cultural events too (see 22nd Feb) and sporting (24th February)

Friday prayers cancelled (see 28th February), concerts and cultural events too (see 22nd Feb) and sporting (24th February) Football games officially cancelled on 4th March [ https://www.aa.com.tr/en/sports/iran-cancels-football-games-over-coronavirus-fears/1754730]

Iran closed down schools and universities on 5 March for a month to prevent a further spread of the new coronavirus disease, as the death toll from the virus continues to rise across the country. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51760563?intlink_from_url= https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4ggwt/iran&link_location=live-reporting-story] [ https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-iran-closed-schools-universities-death-toll-rises https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-51747782 Schools and universities across Iran remained closed as on 18 April. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/18/world/coronavirus-cases-tracker.html

Friday prayers cancelled (see 28th February), concerts and cultural events too (see 22nd Feb) and sporting (24th February)

Iran's health minister announced that checkpoints would be placed between cities to limit travel. The government indicated that it may use force to limit travel between cities.

This article shows that public transport has been reopened slowly in capital city Tehran since 11th April with precautionary measures like wearing masks, marks on seat for social distancing.With the reopening of low-risk businesses in the city from April 11 and lifting of inter-city traffic restrictions, the partial quarantine observed since late February is gradually ending. https://financialtribune.com/articles/people/103107/facemasks-to-become-mandatory-in-public-transportation-networks Although compared with recent weeks there was greater activity in the streets, few people were using public transport. Most in the city complied with the government's emphatic call to maintain social distancing including on public transport. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/iran-partially-reopens-capital-coronavirus-death-toll-falls-200418150831638.html

This news item mentions about 6000 tests per day but there is no clear policy Link: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/6-000-iranians-get-tested-daily-for-coronavirus/1766072

"Rouhani also announced the administration’s relief plans to mitigate the economic impact of the outbreak on small businesses and the general public. The government will postpone tax payments, extend people’s installment plans and suspend utility bills for three months." Via secondary source, archived: https://financialtribune.com/articles/national/102608/lockdown-ruled-out-as-coronavirus-cases-reach-14000

Mr Jahanpour appealed to Iranians to stay at home and not travel during the two-week public holiday for Nowruz, when many families get together to celebrate, in order to help contain the spread of the virus. Iran has urged people to stay at home during Nowruz, the Persian New Year, warning that the coronavirus disease is currently killing one person every 10 minutes. "Considering this information, make a conscious decision concerning travel, days out and family visits,” the health ministry’s spokesman tweeted. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51968774

Deputy Governor of Tehran Province has announced that all commercial establishments must stay closed from Sunday, March 22, except for chain supermarkets and pharmacies. Source: https://en.radiofarda.com/a/all-businesses-must-close-in-iran-s-capital-except-supermarkets-and-pharmacies/30502077.html

"Tehran on March 25 decided to ban all intercity travel until at least April 8." https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-roundup-armenia-russia-iran/30515587.html

Iran's government has banned internal travel and warned of a "second wave" of its coronavirus disease outbreak, as the official death toll passed 2,000. Spokesman Ali Rabiei lamented that some people had ignored advice and travelled during the Nowruz new year holidays. As a result, he said, people would no longer be able to leave their cities and would soon face other restrictions. Iran's leaders have so far resisted imposing lockdowns despite it being one of the world's worst-hit countries. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52039298

The government banned all new trips between cities.

The government banned all new trips between cities. Link: https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-roundup-armenia-russia-iran/30515587.html

Authorities had ordered most government agencies and all non-essential businesses to remain closed for a week after the Nowruz holiday ended on April 4. Source: https://newschannel9.com/news/coronavirus/iran-begins-lifting-restrictions-after-brief-virus-lockdown

“To stay home remains a principle, but we are in such a situation that we cannot say businesses should not work at all for a long time,” Mr Rouhani said. “We cannot put aside social distancing, but should make it smart?.?.?.?If hygienic issues are not observed, we might fall into difficult conditions again.” https://www.ft.com/content/9ee6f251-f3ee-4d42-8cac-e372f8564088

Ban on cultural, religious and sports gatherings continues to be in place. ran is also likely to ban all public events marking the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan which starts in late April. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-renews-coronavirus-warning-as-low-risk-activities-re-start-idUSKCN21T0AO

On March 25, the Government banned all intercity travel. https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-roundup-armenia-russia-iran/30515587.html This ban is set to be lifted on 20 April. https://financialtribune.com/articles/national/102810/iran-set-to-lift-travel-curbs-as-corona-containment-improves

"...The government plans to allocate 50,000 billion rials (about $305 million) to unemployment insurance fund to support those who have lost their jobs amid the outbreak of coronavirus....As per the joint guideline signed by the Cooperatives Ministry and the Social Security Organization on March 30, workers of 10 job groups and economic subsectors that have been hit by coronavirus outbreak and are subject to the provisions of the Islamic Republic of Iran Labor Law, the Social Security Act and the Unemployment Insurance Law will qualify to receive unemployment benefits for three months.” Via secondary source, archived: https://financialtribune.com/articles/domestic-economy/102738/iran-to-tap-into-wealth-fund-to-combat-covid-19 "However, given the minuscule size of these loans — less than $65 or equivalent to the monthly income needed for a family of two in Iran to remain just above the extreme poverty line — the effectiveness of such measures in reducing the economic impact of COVID-19 is highly questionable." Via secondary source, archived: https://www.mei.edu/publications/iran-and-economic-fallout-covid-19

Ban on cultural, religious and sports gatherings continues to be in place. Iran is also likely to ban all public events marking the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan which starts in late April. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-renews-coronavirus-warning-as-low-risk-activities-re-start-idUSKCN21T0AO

Ban on cultural, religious and sports gatherings continues to be in place. ran is also likely to ban all public events marking the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan which starts in late April. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-renews-coronavirus-warning-as-low-risk-activities-re-start-idUSKCN21T0AO

On 11 April, The Iranian government permitted businesses and workers in the country's outlying areas to return to work. https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/iran/.premium-iran-lifting-closure-is-a-risky-bet-for-a-country-on-the-brink-1.8760698 On 18 April, Iran lifted lockdown in Tehran and called on government and private-sector employees to return to work. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/18/world/coronavirus-cases-tracker.html

The news published in Guardian on 6th May mentions that Iran reopen intercity travel since April 11. "Tehran on Wednesday reported 1,680 new infections, nearly double the figure four days ago and the highest daily figure since 11 April when it allowed a phased return to work amid fears of economic collapse. A ban on travel between cities and business at shopping malls has since also been lifted". (I could not find some more news items to ensure this statement and I think this lift was also lifted partially.)Link https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/06/global-report-iranian-infections-rise-as-france-plans-for-resurgence

Ban on cultural, religious and sports gatherings continues to be in place. Iran is also likely to ban all public events marking the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan which starts in late April. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-renews-coronavirus-warning-as-low-risk-activities-re-start-idUSKCN21T0AO

All the news reports available in English seem to suggest that testing was very limited and did not follow a clear strategy. While there are some news articles which provide information on the number of tests being done, there is no information who are being tested. There are even reports from the field where hospital workers were quoted saying that "testing kits and medical equipment arrive daily, but they’re given to parliament members who use most of the kits for themselves." Source: https://magazine.zenith.me/en/society/us-sanctions-revolutionary-guards-and-corona-pandemic-iran An article from 15 April reviewing a parliament report from Iran summarized that aggressive testing wasn't done in Iran and it is not clear if everyone who was symptomatic was even tested. https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/15/world/middleeast/ap-ml-virus-outbreak-mideast.html

No word on any contact tracing measures till 2 March. On 3 March, the government released a surveillance app which would advise if the user should go to a hospital to get checked. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/epgkmz/iran-launched-an-app-that-claimed-to-diagnose-coronavirus-instead-it-collected-location-data-on-millions-of-people However, it is not clear if the government is using the data to conduct contact tracing. From the lack of any news on it, it seems like there is no contact tracing policy as such.

Official websites publish information and reports in state media, but no evidence of social media campaigns. Archived links: http://www.president.ir/en http://irangov.ir/search?tid=286474

All the news reports available in English seem to suggest that testing was very limited and did not follow a clear strategy. While there are some news articles which provide information on the number of tests being done, there is no information who are being tested. There are even reports from the field where hospital workers were quoted saying that "testing kits and medical equipment arrive daily, but they’re given to parliament members who use most of the kits for themselves." Source: https://magazine.zenith.me/en/society/us-sanctions-revolutionary-guards-and-corona-pandemic-iran An article from 15 April reviewing a parliament report from Iran summarized that aggressive testing wasn't done in Iran and it is not clear if everyone who was symptomatic was even tested. https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/15/world/middleeast/ap-ml-virus-outbreak-mideast.html

"Seeking a balance between protecting public health and shielding the economy, the government...has extended closures of schools and universities and banned cultural, religious and sports gatherings." Via Reuters, archived link: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/business-as-usual-in-iran-as-malls-bazaars-reopen-amid-coronavirus-idUSKBN2221SY

No evidence of border closures as of 15 April 2020. Archived link: https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-travel-restrictions.html Verified via search of IATA website on 25 April 2020. Archived link not available: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safety/health/diseases/government-measures-related-to-coronavirus/?search=iran&ordering=DateDesc

https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Key Policy Responses as of May 21, 2020 FISCAL Key measures include (i.) moratorium on tax payments due to the government for a period of three months (7 percent of GDP); (ii) subsidized loans for affected businesses and vulnerable households (4.4 percent of GDP); (iii.) extra funding for the health sector (2 percent of GDP); (iv.) cash transfers to vulnerable households (0.3 percent of GDP) and; (v.) support to the unemployment insurance fund (0.3 percent of GDP). Sukuk bonds and the National Development Fund will provide part of the financing. On April 15, the government embarked on its biggest-ever initial public offering, selling its residual shares in 18 companies (including 12 percent share of Social Welfare Fund (SHASTA), the largest public company) to generate income as it struggles with the economic consequences of COVID-19 and U.S. sanctions. The estimated privatization proceeds are at around 165 trillion rials (0.6 percent of GDP) from banks and insurance companies and 70 trillion rials (0.2 percent of GDP) from SHASTA. On May 3, the government’s spokesman said that shares of four state-owned oil refineries will begin to be offered to the public soon. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank of Iran has (i.) announced the allocation of funds to import medicine; (ii.) agreed with commercial banks that they postpone by three months the repayment of loans due in February 2020; (iii.) offered temporary penalty waivers for customers with non-performing loans; and (iv.) expanded contactless payments and increased the limits for bank transactions in order to reduce the circulation of banknotes and the exchange of debit cards. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS The Central Bank of Iran announced it injected USD 1.5 billion in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the rial.

On 3rd MayIran’s President Hassan Rouhani announced that they will open schools beginning May 16. Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-open-schools-coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-mosques.html#ixzz6LwRB1YbXLink: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-open-schools-coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-mosques.html

It was announced on 3rd May by President Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said mosques would reopen across large parts of the country Monday https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-to-reopen-many-mosques-as-lockdown-eases-president-hassan-rouhani-296382

According to Aljazeera 5th May,2020,"Scientists in Iran are ramping up efforts to fight COVID-19, with a focus on new, locally-produced testing kits. Link : https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/iranian-scientists-ramp-efforts-improve-covid-19-tests-200505103530644.html

On Friday 9th May, prayer gatherings resumed in up to 180 Iranian cities and towns seen at low risk of coronavirus contagion after a two-month suspension, state media reported. The resumption of Friday prayers — still banned in the capital Tehran and some other major cities — followed the reopening last Monday of 132 mosques in areas consistently free of the virus.Link: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-locks-down-southwest-county-after-spike-in-coronavirus-cases-idUSKBN22M0Q7

According to Reuters 11th May " travel restrictions will also apply to nine other counties in oil-rich Khuzestan, Tasnim . https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-locks-down-southwest-county-after-spike-in-coronavirus-cases-idUSKBN22M0Q7

The news published in Financial Times on 11th May mentions that Iran Air will resume its flight to Amsterdam n Thursday , 14th May, 2010. Link: https://financialtribune.com/articles/travel/103311/irans-airport-traffic-down-70

https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-open-schools-coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-mosques.html May 4, 2020 After opening mosques and religious sites in a number of cities with low coronavirus infection rates this week, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani announced yesterday May 3 that they will open schools beginning May 16. Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-open-schools-coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-mosques.html#ixzz6NU85BLR8

https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-regional-wrap/30632836.html closure of the religious sites, visited every year by millions of pilgrims who often touch and kiss the shrines, had triggered protests by hard-liners who attempted to break in to the two shrines. Museums and historical sites were reopened on May 24. All government employees working from home must return to their offices on May 30, Rohani said over the weekend. Sports activities are due to resume without spectators and universities are due to reopen in early June.

On April 27, Iran reopened all international borders, except with Turkmenistan, to revive regional trade, whilemosques and schools reopened respectively on May 12 and May 16. After the re-opening, at least eight provinces and Tehran were declared red zones – areas where new COVID-19 cases are increasing again.

https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Key Policy Responses as of May 21, 2020 FISCAL Key measures include (i.) moratorium on tax payments due to the government for a period of three months (7 percent of GDP); (ii) subsidized loans for affected businesses and vulnerable households (4.4 percent of GDP); (iii.) extra funding for the health sector (2 percent of GDP); (iv.) cash transfers to vulnerable households (0.3 percent of GDP) and; (v.) support to the unemployment insurance fund (0.3 percent of GDP). Sukuk bonds and the National Development Fund will provide part of the financing. On April 15, the government embarked on its biggest-ever initial public offering, selling its residual shares in 18 companies (including 12 percent share of Social Welfare Fund (SHASTA), the largest public company) to generate income as it struggles with the economic consequences of COVID-19 and U.S. sanctions. The estimated privatization proceeds are at around 165 trillion rials (0.6 percent of GDP) from banks and insurance companies and 70 trillion rials (0.2 percent of GDP) from SHASTA. On May 3, the government’s spokesman said that shares of four state-owned oil refineries will begin to be offered to the public soon. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank of Iran has (i.) announced the allocation of funds to import medicine; (ii.) agreed with commercial banks that they postpone by three months the repayment of loans due in February 2020; (iii.) offered temporary penalty waivers for customers with non-performing loans; and (iv.) expanded contactless payments and increased the limits for bank transactions in order to reduce the circulation of banknotes and the exchange of debit cards. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS The Central Bank of Iran announced it injected USD 1.5 billion in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the rial.

TEHRAN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Iran will double the number of daily COVID-19 tests in the coming days, a senior medical official was quoted as saying by Press TV on Wednesday. The number of daily tests will double, from the current 10,000 tests per day, to 20,000 to help authorities better deal with the disease outbreak, Alireza Biglari, head of the Pasteur Institute of Iran, was quoted as saying. Biglari said that the number of labs carrying out tests for COVID-19 have also increased to a total of 90 recently across the country. According to the report, several Iranian biomedicine companies have recently obtained certificates from health authorities to produce COVID-19 test kits on a commercial scale. In producing the test kits, "we are self-sufficient," Biglari added. Iran's ministry of health on Wednesday reported a total number of 47,593 cases of novel coronavirus infection, of whom 3,036 have died. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/02/c_138939068.htm

AC19 -- IRAN'S NATIONAL COVID-19 "DETECTION" APP The app, which is named AC19, was released last week and was made available through a dedicated website, the official Play Store, and other third-party app stores. The app was released while Iran is in the midst of a national health crisis, with the country being one of the most impacted countries in the world by the novel COVID-19 coronavirus. After it's release, Iran's Health Ministry sent a mass SMS message to all Iranians urging them to install the app to check potential COVID-19 symptoms. The app would let users register using their phone number and then ask Iranians to answer a series of questions related to coronavirus symptoms. The idea was to let Iranians determine if they had severe symptoms, in order to prevent citizens from needlessly flooding local hospitals. However, the app would also request access to real-time geo-location details, which it would immediately upload to a remote backend. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7187764/

According to news published in Al Monitor "On Sunday, museums and historical sites were allowed to reopen, and universities are scheduled to resume in-person classes June 6." Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html#ixzz6OHyuLdoo Link: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html

https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-regional-wrap/30632836.html Museums and historical sites were reopened on May 24. All government employees working from home must return to their offices on May 30, Rohani said over the weekend. Sports activities are due to resume without spectators and universities are due to reopen in early June. Quote from the IMF - On May 26 all businesses and major religious sites were opened. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

No information is found on announcement of any new policy . The previous policy is assumed to be continued .

Mosques and key religious sites in Iran that attract millions of Muslim pilgrims each year were closed in mid-March.Hassan Rouhani on 25th May, holy sites can open one hour after dawn and must close one hour before According to Agence France-Presse, worshippers at the Shah Abdol-Azim shrine in southern Tehran were required to wear a mask, walk through a disinfection tunnel and have their temperature checked.it is assumed that there is no restriction on gathering now with precautionary measures. Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html#ixzz6OI8hGrw7 Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html#ixzz6OI8Prb7W Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html#ixzz6OI8IDP7q Link: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html

No new policy identified. So continuation of previous policy is assumed.

There is no new policy identified or found.

No changes yet, but new restrictions imminent due to second wave link - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/04/iran-faces-crisis-amid-record-number-of-daily-coronavirus-infections

Explaining how the restaurants work after reopening, the technical deputy of the Ministry of Health's Center for Environmental and Occupational Health announced the ban on reception halls, swimming pools, saunas and massages. "We do not currently have a decision on reopening the halls and high-profile sports" -quote from article https://behdasht.gov.ir/%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B5%DB%8C/%D9%81%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%BE%D8%B0%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C%D8%8C-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B1%D8%8C-%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7-%D9%88-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%DA%A9%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A7%DA%98-%D9%87%D9%85%DA%86%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%85%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA

No changes yet, but new restrictions imminent due to second wave link - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/04/iran-faces-crisis-amid-record-number-of-daily-coronavirus-infections

No changes yet, but new restrictions imminent due to second wave link - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/04/iran-faces-crisis-amid-record-number-of-daily-coronavirus-infections

No changes yet, but new restrictions imminent due to second wave link - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/04/iran-faces-crisis-amid-record-number-of-daily-coronavirus-infections

After four-months of lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, kindergartens across the country began their activities observing social distancing rules and health protocols, Mehr reported. Following President Hassan Rouhani’s order, the kindergartens started working in compliance with the protocols of the Ministry of Health. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/448927/Kindergartens-reopen-after-4-months-of-lockdown

Iran’s acting minister of industry, mining and trade announced that the country’s 80 percent of trade border points, which had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, have been reopened, IRNA reported https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/449271/80-of-Iran-s-trade-border-points-reopened

President Hassan Rouhani has said that the movie theaters and concert halls will resume activities with 50 percent of their capacity on June 21 after an over three-month-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He made the remarks in a meeting held at the Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters on Saturday, adding that it is necessary to observe healthcare protocols. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/448550/Movie-theaters-concert-halls-to-resume-activities-after-virus

The IPL will resumed on June 24 with a match between Foolad and Esteghlal. Plans remain in place for all matches to be completed. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/449038/Iran-league-will-definitely-resume-official

All indoor sports activities are suspended for one week (Jul 11). http://archive.today/2020.07.11-165720/ https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/449880/Sports-activities-halted-again-in-Tehran

"A police official in Tehran announced the closure of all wedding and mourning venues in the capital until further notice". http://archive.today/2020.07.11-170652/ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/iran-s-president-calls-for-ban-on-weddings-wakes-to-halt-covid-12924234

Rouhollah Latifi told IRNA on Saturday that the border seal-off for the purpose of quarantine has remained only with two neighboring states. With enforcing protective and health protocols in coordination with two neighboring states, the remaining borders will reopen, the spokesman said.Earlier this month, Iran’s acting minister of industry, mining and trade announced that the country’s 80 percent of trade border points, which had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, have been reopened. Link: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/449858/Cross-border-trade-running-despite-coronavirus-pandemic

No notable change, IMF website updated on July 16 2020. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

IMF website updated on July 16, 2020: A moratorium on tax payments due to the government is in place; the Central Bank offered temporary penalty waivers for customers with non-performing loans. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Universities and schools will be closed for one week in Tehran and other metropolitan areas, from Monday 13 on. https://www.bbc.com/afrique/monde-53431887 Les cérémonies sociales, culturelles et religieuses ont également été temporairement interdites.

Libraries, cinemas, theatres and wedding venues are closed for one week in Tehran and other metropolitan areas, from Monday 13 on. https://www.bbc.com/afrique/monde-53431887

Ceremonies and social events are cancelled for one week in Tehran and other metropolitan areas, from Monday 13 on. https://www.bbc.com/afrique/monde-53431887

No updates found on this policy. So previously policy is assumed to be continued.

No updates found on this policy. So previously policy is assumed to be continued.

No updates found on this policy. So previously policy is assumed to be continued.

No updates found on this policy. So previously policy is assumed to be continued.

During the Eid al-Adha festivities (30th-31st July 2020), authorities have banned the slaughter of livestock, except for in designated slaughterhouses in accordance with strict guidelines, and where livestock should be packaged before distribution. https://www.arabnews.com/node/1709886/middle-east

No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued

No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued

No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued

No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued

No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued

No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued

No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued

No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued

No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued

Ali Maher, Deputy Planning and Supervision Officer of the National Coronavirus Task Force in the capital, expressed on 18 August that, 'the Tehran Task Force is generally opposed to the reopening of schools and universities in person' in Tehran, because of a lack of proper infrastructure and 'the necessary preparation for the admission of students in the educational spaces. http://archive.vn/V2XfD

Alireza Ra'isi, the Deputy Minister of Health, re-emphasized on 18 August that, "Any mourning ceremony is forbidden in closed spaces ..." http://archive.vn/V2XfD