Plunging revenue at many businesses, whether they close or not, could ripple through the economy and block a quick return to prosperity. The one great reason for economic optimism during this pandemic is that once public health concerns are addressed, the economy could quickly return to something like pre-crisis levels. ... Read More »
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT DO PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA NEED TO KNOW?
In April the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidelines for people suffering from asthma during the coronavirus outbreak. The guidance has been published to ensure the safety of adults and children suffering from asthma during the ongoing pandemic. This is because having respiratory problems can put you at higher ... Read More »
Potentially fatal bouts of heat and humidity on the rise, study finds
Scientists identify thousands of extreme events, suggesting stark warnings about global heating are already coming to pass Intolerable bouts of extreme humidity and heat which could threaten human survival are on the rise across the world, suggesting that worst-case scenario warnings about the consequences of global heating are already occurring, ... Read More »
As lockdowns are eased, coronavirus spread will raise new questions
A sudden rise in infections leads to the temporary closure of nightclubs in Seoul. Lebanon tightens the curfew it had earlier relaxed after cases rebound over the weekend. German leaders wonder if they are easing too fast, as the country’s parks fill up and its infection rate appears to accelerate. ... Read More »
Will Covid-19 mutate into a more dangerous virus?
As the coronavirus spreads around the world, there are concerns that it will mutate into a form that is more transmissible, more dangerous or both, potentially making the global health crisis even worse. What do we know about the way the virus is evolving? Is the virus mutating? All viruses ... Read More »
Ministry of Health confirms 36 new coronavirus cases in Lebanon
The Ministry of Health issued on Sunday its daily report, announcing that 36 news coronavirus cases were registered in Lebanon. The report said that out of the 36 new cases, 23 of them were registered among the residents and 13 were among the Lebanese returnees. The ministry said that the ... Read More »
Hariri Hospital: New Case Of Corona Infection, One Critical Condition In Intensive Care
In its daily report on the latest developments of the novel Coronavirus, the Rafic Hariri University Hospital announced on Sunday that out of 160 laboratory tests conducted today, one new Covid-19 case has been recorded, while the remaining tests came out negative. It added that the total number of laboratory-confirmed ... Read More »
Health Ministry: To Tighten Quarantine Measures, Wear Masks, Practice Patience So As Not To Lose What Has Been Achieved Thus Far
In an issued statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Public Health alerted the citizens towards the strict need to adhere to domestic quarantine for those who were required to do so by the medical teams of the Ministry, especially those coming from abroad and those who were in contact with ... Read More »
IMF warns of further drop in global growth due to Covid-19
Monetary fund warns the US and China against continuing trade war, saying it could damage coronavirus recovery The head of the International Monetary Fund has signalled a possible downward revision of global economic forecasts, and warned the United States and China against rekindling a trade war that could weaken a ... Read More »
Ministry of Health confirms 13 new Coronavirus cases
The Ministry of Health issued on Saturday its daily report, announcing that 13 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Lebanon. The report said that out of the 13 new cases, only 2 were registered among the Lebanese returnees. The ministry said that the total number of cases in Lebanon climbed ... Read More »