Lebanon Sees Highest Daily Count of Coronavirus Cases

Arab World

July 26th, 7:09am

Asharq Al-Awsat

People wearing face masks ride on a motorbike outside Rafik Hariri hospital, where Lebanon's first coronavirus case is being quarantined, in Beirut, Lebanon, Feb. 21, 2020. Reuters

Lebanon has reported the highest daily count of the new coronavirus, with 175 cases registered. The new cases raised the total number of infections to more than 3,500. Lebanese officials warn of a spike in infections following the easing of restrictions after the country’s only airport opened on July 1, The Associated Press reported. The country of about 5 million has 47 confirmed deaths and 3,582 reported cases. The government is considering reintroducing restrictions, including closing gyms and nightclubs, which reopened for business after the country relaxed its lockdown. Government officials have repeatedly urged people to observe social distancing and wear masks.

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