Lebanese Ministry of Information
In its daily report on the latest developments of the novel Coronavirus, the Rafic Hariri University Hospital announced on Sunday, that out of 219 laboratory tests conducted today, ten new Covid-19 cases have been detected, including nine repeated tests, while the remaining tests came out negative.
“The hospital received a survey of examinations carried out by the Ministry of Health of 150 foreign workers who were in close contact, whereby 17 tested positive,” the report added.
It also indicated that the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases infected with the virus that are currently present in the Hospital’s isolation area has reached 27 cases, noting that it has admitted 27 cases suspected to be infected with the virus who were transferred from other hospitals.
Meanwhile, the hospital report stated that four infected cases have recovered today after their PCR examination tests turned out negative in both times, thus bringing the total number of full recoveries to 177 cases.
“All those infected with the virus are receiving the necessary care in the isolation unit, and their condition is stable,” the hospital report added.
It also indicated that more information on the number of infected cases on all Lebanese territories can be found in the daily report issued by the Ministry of Public Health.
In conclusion, the Hospital reminded that “the Corona Virus Contact Center for emergency response and knowledge of test results, operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including public holidays, and can be reached through the number 01-820830 or through the WhatsApp contact service 76-979610.”
NNA
