Lebanon’s Interior Ministry Friday announced a weeklong lockdown of 111 towns and villages across the country due to a high number of coronavirus infections.
Several localities in Akkar, Batroun, Zgharta, Kesrouan, Metn, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa and Sidon were listed in the decision. The full lockdown of these areas will begin 6 a.m. Sunday Oct. 4 until 6 a.m. Monday Oct. 12, the Interior Ministry said. This will include the banning of all social and religious gatherings. Services for health and food will remain open. Travelers will be permitted to go to and from the airport. No curfew was specified.
