Lebanese authorities on Tuesday announced a new lockdown and an overnight curfew to rein in a spike in coronavirus infections.
The new measures will come into effect on Friday and last just over two weeks, the interior ministry said, adding that they would not affect the clean-up and aid effort following the devastating August 4 Beirut port blast.
A curfew will be imposed from 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) to 6:00 am.
Malls will be closed and restaurants restricted to delivery, with curtailed operating hours. Social gatherings will also be banned.
The airport will operate normally and ministries will be staffed at half capacity.
Areas damaged by the massive explosion that hit Beirut on August 4 will also be exempt from the restrictions, as clean-up efforts continue across multiple neighbourhoods.
AFP
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