The high temperatures and humidity witnessed in Lebanon in the past days have brought about swarms of insects and cockroaches that are sweeping the mountainous and coastal regions in the country. Environmentalists have assured that these insects do not pose a threat to people and crops, but only cause disturbance ... Read More »
Scientists have discovered coronavirus is adapting to humans with mutations that could help it spread quicker. After analysing more than 5,300 whole genome sequences of the new coronavirus from 62 countries, researchers found several mutations that show the virus is “well adapted” to humans. Significantly, the team, from London School ... Read More »
New information has been revealed about the interactions between United States navy fighter pilots and unidentified flying objects. Previously unpublished documents describe eight encounters along the east coast between Virginia and North Carolina, according to details gathered by automotive website The Drive. Seven of them involved F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and ... Read More »
Urgent research must be done into whether mouthwash could be effective in reducing the spread of coronavirus, scientists have said. The “readily available” oral hygiene product may be able to damage the virus membrane and reduce infection rates, according to a peer-reviewed study led by Cardiff University. The study, published ... Read More »
The Ministry of Health announced on Saturday that 11 new Coronavirus cases were confirmed in Lebanon, bringing the total number of cases in Lebanon to 902. LBCI Read More »
Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Friday said via Twitter: “In order to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding, I firmly believe that media freedom is sacred and must always be guaranteed. I also believe that the media professional is not a criminal and that he should not ... Read More »
Minister of Public Health, Hamad Hassan, chaired this Friday a meeting of the Supreme Health Council, devoted to assessing the previous stage and preparing for the next in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. At the end of the meeting, Minister Hassan underscored “the need to establish coordination between ... Read More »
The Ministry of Public Health announced on Friday five new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases to 891. NNA Read More »
All businesses will be closed again except essential shops such as supermarkets and pharmacies Lebanon has imposed a second lockdown after a sudden surge in coronavirus cases – just days after restrictions were lifted. The shutdown will last for at least four days, to allow for testing. Dozens of new Covid-19 cases were registered on ... Read More »
From green backlash to reimposition of border controls, pandemic is accelerating tensions that could unravel the EU We are still in the early chapters of the Covid-19 story and it’s too soon to judge the full impact of the pandemic. But one can tentatively discern six negative trends for Europe. ... Read More »
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