Scientists may be one step closer to figuring out if we’re alone in the universe. Astronomers recently discovered several nearby exoplanets that they say could “potentially host life,” orbiting the brightest red dwarf star in the sky. According to a study published Thursday in the journal Science, a planet-hunting team of astronomers ... Read More »
Are Rising Covid-19 Cases About to Crash Stock Markets Again?
Investors are right to ignore rising coronavirus cases at the moment, according to experts Investors should look past the alarming number of new coronavirus cases in America and stay invested in the stock market, fund managers are advising. While they concede there is a risk of another stock market crash, ... Read More »
‘People Will Die Within Months’: Lebanon Heads for Famine as Pandemic Accelerates Hunger
Mohamad barely looks surprised when his phone vibrates with an update on the devaluation of the Lebanese pound. “Great, now my salary is worth $60,” the 30-year-old Syrian economics teacher turned refugee said, shaking his head. In the past week alone, the Lebanese pound has lost over 40 per cent ... Read More »
Ministry of Health confirms 10 new Coronavirus cases
The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that 10 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Lebanon in the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of cases in the country to 1788. The new cases are distributed as follows: One infection among the returnees (from Nigeria) and 9 locally ... Read More »
Ministry of Health announces 33 new infections
The Ministry of Public Health announced 33 new coronavirus infection cases, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases to 1778. NNA Read More »
Covid-19 may cause brain complications in some, say doctors
Brain complications, including stroke and psychosis, have been linked to Covid-19 in a study that raises concerns about the potentially extensive impact of the disease in some patients. The study is small and based on doctors’ observations, so cannot provide a clear overall picture about the rate of such complications. ... Read More »
No evidence that vitamin D prevents coronavirus, say experts
Nice says topic is under review, but still advises taking supplements for bone health No evidence exists to support taking vitamin D supplements to prevent Covid-19, UK public health experts have found. A rapid review of evidence for claims that the so-called sunshine vitamin could reduce the risk of coronavirus was ... Read More »
Abdel Samad To Photographers’ Syndicate: I Will Be By Your Side On The Street In Case Of Any Assault
Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Monday welcomed at her ministerial office head of the Photographers’ Syndicate, Nazi Taher, who visited her along with an accompanying delegation of photographers who had been assaulted on Jal El-Dib highway last Sunday night. During the meeting, Abdul Samad affirmed her ... Read More »
Abdel Samad Welcomes Palestinian Media Delegation
Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, received at the ministry a delegation of the Palestinian media community in Lebanon, who briefed her on the goals of the newly-founded community, within the framework of achieving an independent Palestinian media. Discussions touched on organizing the work of Palestinian media professionals in Lebanon ... Read More »
Ministry of Health confirms 5 new Coronavirus cases
The Ministry of Health said on Monday that 5 new Coronavirus cases were registered in the country. The ministry added that all the new Coronavirus cases were recorded among the residents. LBCI Read More »