Zoom Video Communications Inc (ZM.O) nearly doubled its expectations for annual sales on Tuesday, driven by a surge in users as more people work from home and connect with friends online during coronavirus lockdowns. But Zoom’s costs also rose sharply, and executives said gross margins would likely remain below Zoom’s ... Read More »
Ministry of Health says 8 new Coronavirus cases registered
The Ministry of Health said on Saturday that 8 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Lebanon, bringing the total number of cases in Lebanon to 1320. The ministry added that the new cases were equally divided between the residents and the returnees. In its report, the ministry also noted that ... Read More »
Wear Masks in Public says WHO, in Update of COVID-19 Advice
The World Health Organization (WHO) updated its guidance on Friday to recommend that governments ask everyone to wear fabric face masks in public areas where there is a risk of transmission of COVID-19 to help reduce the spread of the pandemic disease. In its new guidance, prompted by evidence from ... Read More »
Abdel Samad At Conclusion Of Consultative Sessions On Media At Grand Serail: Sector Faces Great Challenges
Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Friday said that the media sector is facing many challenges, especially amid the stifling economic situation facing the country. Minister Abdel Samad assured representatives of the electronic media websites at the closing of the consultative meetings “on the present and the ... Read More »
The first wave of Covid-19 is not over – but how might a second look?
The pandemic’s future will be decided by human action and several unanswered questions about the nature of the virus Restaurants are opening, parks are full and people are getting back to work: parts of Europe, Asia and much of the Middle East are enjoying the benefits of flattened coronavirus curves. ... Read More »
‘Your Pain Is My Pain’: global anti-racism protests rage
Protesters around the world took to the streets again on Friday, despite coronavirus warnings, in a wave of outrage at the death of African American George Floyd in the United States and racism against minorities in their own nations. Floyd’s death, after a white police officer pressed a knee into ... Read More »
‘It’s not over’: COVID-19 cases rise in some nations easing lockdowns: WHO
Some countries have seen “upticks” in COVID-19 cases as lockdowns ease, and populations must protect themselves from the coronavirus while authorities continue testing, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. The epicentre of the pandemic is currently in countries of Central, South and North America, particularly the United States, ... Read More »
Ministry of Health confirms 6 new Coronavirus cases
The Ministry of Health announced on Friday that 6 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Lebanon, bringing the total number of cases to 1312. The ministry added that the new Coronavirus cases were equally divided among the residents and the returnees. LBCI Read More »
Hassan, Abdel Samad Meet With Local Authorities To Tackle Virus Threats, Awareness Campaigns And Misleading Information
Minister of Public Health, Hamad Hassan, chaired a meeting for representatives of local authorities, attended by Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, to discuss ways of gearing up and coordinating the measures to be implemented in the next stage of the battle against coronavirus, with emphasis on improving readiness, especially ... Read More »
Cabinet Convenes In Baabda, Extends Public Mobilization Until July 5
The Council of Ministers decided during its session held today in Baabda Palace, to extend the state of public mobilization until July 5, included. The council also asked the Council for Development and Reconstruction, to prepare an evaluation report within 15 days on the wast sorting and treatment contracts in ... Read More »