The Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations in a Sunday report called the US sanctions the “fifth column” of the pandemic by hampering Iran's efforts to contain the deadly virus.

Iran’s Health Ministry Spokesman said that the total number of coronavirus cases in the country has reached 73,303.

Globally, more than 114,000 people have died from the new coronavirus while nearly 423,000 have recovered, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

France has reported a drop in coronavirus deaths on the previous 24 hours, with the total toll from the coronavirus epidemic in the country now 14,393.

Boris Johnson was discharged from hospital on Sunday, a week after being admitted with a severe case of COVID-19.

Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus last month.

US has most confirmed cases and highest death toll, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Foreign Minister, in a message to her Iranian counterpart, praised Iran's management of coronavirus outbreak and patient treatment.

Vatican's Secretary of State expressed sympathy with the Iranian people over coronavirus losses, saying that he had discussed with the United States the lifting of sanctions against Iran.

Spokesperson for the Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sun. that the country has developed COVID-19 rapid test kits based on antibody detection, adding that the kits will hit the market soon.