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Lebanon’s number of COVID-19 infections rises to 1,489
BEIRUT, June 17, 2020 (BSS/XINHUA) – Lebanon’s number of COVID-19 infections increased on Wednesday by 16 cases to 1,489 while the death toll remained unchanged at 32, the National News Agency reported.
The number of infections among new arrivals to the country reached 13 while residents’ infections are three only.
Lebanon and China have supported each other in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
In February, Lebanese President Michel Aoun expressed solidarity with China in its battle against the coronavirus. In return, China has offered help to Lebanon’s anti-coronavirus fight, including the donation of medical equipment to Beirut’s airport, and Lebanon’s Health Ministry.
On April 16, China also donated 3,000 testing kits and 200 manual thermometers to Lebanon.
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