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Lebanon returns to lockdown after post-explosion surge in virus

The country has registered all-time highs in daily new COVID-19 cases following the massive Aug. 4 explosion.

Al-Monitor Staff
Al-Monitor Staff
Aug 21, 2020
This picture taken on August 19, 2020 shows a view of the landmark Le Gray hotel in the centre of Lebanon's capital Beirut overlooking the Martyrs' Square, as a banner is hung across its facade reading in English "Stay strong! Together we shall riise once again, see you soon", and a giant Lebanese national flag hung over the facade of the neighbouring building, in the aftermath of the monster blast that ravaged the city earlier in August. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH EID/AFP via Getty Images
This picture taken Aug. 19, 2020, shows a view of the landmark Le Gray hotel in the center of Lebanon's capital Beirut overlooking Martyrs' Square. — JOSEPH EID/AFP via Getty Images

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