Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday lauded the latest decisions taken by Cabinet and the Higher Defense Council in the face of the coronavirus crisis. “What has been issued by Cabinet and the Higher Defense Council as to the state of health emergency, which I have been demanding from the ... Read More »
Diab: Current ‘General Mobilization’ Resembles ‘State of Emergency’
Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced Thursday that Lebanon’s current state of “general mobilization” in the face of the coronavirus crisis is a state of emergency to some extent, noting that Lebanon lacks the ability to implement a complete state of emergency at the moment. “What’s currently happening is a state ... Read More »
Breaking: 35 New Coronavirus Cases in Lebanon, Total of 368
Lebanon now has a total of 368 coronavirus cases, the Ministry of Public Health confirmed in its March 26th COVID-19 report. The report said: “Until 26/03/2020, the total of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases at Rafik Hariri University Hospital, accredited university hospital laboratories, as well as private laboratories has reached 368 after ... Read More »
Govt. Extends General Mobilization, Orders 7PM-5AM Closure, Curfew
The Lebanese government on Thursday extended the so-called state of general mobilization until April 12 and ordered a general closure from 7pm until 5am with some exceptions, in an amplification of the anti-coronavirus measures, the information minister said. The Premiership later said in a statement that only mills, bakeries, pharmacies ... Read More »
Coronavirus measures could cause global food shortage, UN warns
Exclusive: Protectionist policies and shortage of workers could see problems start within weeks Protectionist measures by national governments during the coronavirus crisis could provoke food shortages around the world, the UN’s food body has warned. Harvests have been good and the outlook for staple crops is promising, but a shortage ... Read More »
CORONAVIRUS: CAN VIRUS SPREAD ON SOLES OF YOUR SHOES?
While numerous doctors and scientists are currently studying coronavirus in an effort to learn more about the pandemic, there are still many unknowns about how the disease spreads. For example, we know that we should rigorously wash our hands and avoid touching our mouth, nose and eyes in an effort ... Read More »
Do not relax Covid-19 measures in Wuhan too soon, scientists warn
Lifting restrictions in March could lead to new peak of cases in August, study suggests Relaxing physical distancing and school closures in Wuhan too soon could fuel a second wave of Covid-19 infections later in the year, scientists have said. A study published in the Lancet suggests lifting restrictions in ... Read More »
Can a face mask protect me from coronavirus? Covid-19 myths busted
The truth about how you can catch coronavirus, who is most vulnerable and what you can do to avoid infection Claim: ‘Face masks don’t work’ Wearing a face mask is certainly not an iron-clad guarantee that you won’t get sick – viruses can also transmit through the eyes and tiny ... Read More »
Spanish coronavirus deaths slow as world nears 500,000 cases
Daily death toll in Spain falls for first time in a week, while Russia shuts bars and restaurants The pace of coronavirus deaths in Spain has slowed for the first time in a week, the United States has approved the largest stimulus package its in history and China has said ... Read More »
Berri, Diab Convene In Ain El-Teeneh: To Undertake Every Effort To Ensure The Return Of Lebanese From Abroad
Speaker of the House, Nabih Berri, met this afternoon at Ain El-Teeneh Palace with Prime Minister Hassan Diab, with talks centering on the issue of Lebanese expatriates, especially those residing in the African continent and in European countries, and the need to ensure the safe return of those who wish ... Read More »