The World Health Organization in Lebanon announced in a statement on Wednesday that there are "no Coronavirus cases in Lebanon, however, the Ministry of Public Health is closely monitoring the situation, for the early detection of any Coronavirus infection, in line with the international health regulations of 2005."
"With the support of the WHO office in Lebanon, the Ministry of Public Health is exerting intensive efforts and working closely to increase preparedness and precautionary measures, and monitor the situation so as to reduce the risk of Coronavirus finding its way into the country, knowing that this global issue is rapidly developing," the statement said.
"The World Health Organization in Lebanon supports the national laboratory at the Rafic Hariri University Hospital to import laboratory test materials (primers) for the new Coronavirus from the World Health Organization to be able to confirm cases of infection. Also, all hospitals in Lebanon have received detailed instructions for diagnosis, prevention and care related to the new Coronavirus," it added.
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