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    Lebanon Eases Lockdown Measures While Health Experts Warn Against It

    By Rim ZreinMarch 1, 2021Updated:November 9, 2021
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    Lebanese officials have decided that now is the time to ease restrictions imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19, as multiple businesses went back to functioning normally on Monday.

    Even though everyone is expected to implement safety measures during work and social gatherings, top health expert Dr. Firass Abiad is warning against the premature opening.

    As we embark on opening shops and malls tomorrow, and schools the week after, one cannot blame many for having the impression that all things Covid are gradually getting better. They are not👇👇, and it is disingenuous to say the least, not to be forthcoming with the public. pic.twitter.com/De2dbL8qpQ

    — Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) February 28, 2021

    The head of the main governmental hospital Rafik Hariri University Hospital (RHUH) tweeted on Sunday that the high rate of cases has not been dealt with.

    “They are not down, and it is disingenuous, to say the least, not to be forthcoming with the public,” Abiad wrote as he previewed a report showcasing a significant increase of COVID-19 cases in multiple districts in Lebanon.

    2:30pm – What is lockdown?#Beirut #Traffic #Lebanon pic.twitter.com/qixOc6E3Kv

    — Shant (@ShantDotMe) March 1, 2021

    The four-stage plan to ease Lebanon’s total lockdown has been accelerated, as the COVID-19 ministerial committee decided to reopen most shops and businesses on March 1st, while schools are set to resume classes on March 8th.

    The country only began the vaccination campaign last week, with only 50,415 residents of the 6 million population vaccinated so far, according to the Health Ministry.

    It should be noted that over 40% of vaccinated people weren’t registered to receive the vaccine, as some hospitals went freely administering the vaccine, while some reportedly refusing non-Lebanese nationals.

    With a total of 4,650 deaths and 370,000 infections, which is not insignificant for a small country, Lebanon is now at high risk to see its infection rate increasing further, and experience another dangerous wave of COVID-19, as foreseen by Dr. Abiad.

    3/3 As 🇱🇧 moves to open the commercial sector and later schools, the risk of a fourth wave will be ever present. The high Covid numbers of the last few days are an ominous sign. For that reason, the drop in the number of cases in ER may be a false dawn. We should stay prepared.

    — Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) February 26, 2021

    We have a dedicated coronavirus section where you can find the latest news/updates about the pandemic in Lebanon, inform yourself with WHO-verified resources, and track the number of cases in Lebanon in real-time. Click here.

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