Higher Defense Council Recommends Lockdown Extension
The Higher Defense Council suggested on Thursday an extension of the general mobilization period over the coronavirus pandemic, urging the media to continue to spread awareness so as to limit the number of infections.
The Council suggested the lockdown extension until July 5.
Prime Minister Hassan Diab stressed that "the danger remains imminent, and [precautionary] measures and procedures are still urgent."
Minister of Health Hamad Hasan, underlined "the necessity to adhere to the quarantine period, especially for expatriates coming from abroad."
Lebanon on Wednesday recorded 14 more COVID-19 coronavirus cases, according to official data.
Eight of those who tested positive for the virus are repatriated Lebanese expats and the other six are residents who came in contact with identified infected individuals, the Health Ministry said in its daily statement.
The new cases raise the country's tally to 1,256.
Source: Naharnet
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