[Open Thread]: Coronavirus in Lebanon – Daily Updates

I'm opening a thread on the Coronavirus spread in Lebanon and I will update it on a daily basis. This will hopefully help keep the blog's readers up to date with what's happening, raise awareness on the virus and the precautions being taken and more importantly contain the panic that's spreading faster than the virus. First things first, here are the official numbers to call and websites to visit for any Corona-related emergency or inquiry:…

Three Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus in #Lebanon

The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health confirmed a third case of coronavirus in Lebanon, after a man arriving from Iran on February 24 tested positive. This means that all three infected people so far were onboard Iranian planes. The minister has pointed out that the health ministry has already taken precautions in order to confront the virus, especially at the Rafic Hariri International Airport where thermal detection and sterilization devices have been put in place,…
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What We Know So Far About the First Coronavirus Case in Lebanon

5 years ago
Lebanon’s Health Minister confirmed today the first Coronavirus case in Lebanon, after a 45-year old Lebanese woman traveling from Iran was diagnosed with the virus. Apparently, Lebanon received a warning from its embassy in Tehran ...
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Digital Surgery, Co-Founded by Lebanese Dr. Jean Nehme, Acquired by Medical Technology Leader Medtronic

5 years ago
Ireland-based Medical Devices giant Medtronic announced this week that it will acquire Digital Surgery, a privately-held pioneer in surgical artificial intelligence, data and analytics, and digital education and training. The purchase aims to strengthen its ...
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AUB Alumnus Dr. Hussein Tawbi Named to Trump’s Council on Science & Technology

5 years ago
Lebanese doctor & AUB alumnus Hussein Tawbi has been nominated by US President Donald Trump to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The mission of the Council of Advisors on Science ...
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“Talking Saves Lives”: Facebook Backs Embrace’s Suicide Prevention Campaign

6 years ago
Embrace’s Lifeline (1564) is now available on Facebook’s Safety Center, in an attempt to raise further awareness on mental health and provide advice and support to anyone who may be suffering from suicidal thoughts or ...
Critiques

Three out of Four Hospitals Still Report Overdoses to Police, Despite Ministry’s Directive

6 years ago
Despite directives from the Public Health & Interior ministries, three out of four hospitals still report overdoses and drug-related emergencies to the police, according to Skoun NGO. The #AddictNotCriminal campaign that Skoun launched three years ...
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St. John Medical Center – A new LAU-bound hospital to open in Jounieh in May 2020

6 years ago
Yet another (small) university hospital will open its doors in Lebanon. St. John Medical Center (SJMC) – مركز مار يوحنا الطبي, aka the Lebanese American University Medical Center – St. John Hospital (LAUMC-SJH), will become ...
Critiques

Health Minister Wants To Ban Formula Milk From Hospitals & Shops

6 years ago
When the new government was formed, I asked around about the new Health Minister and everyone told me he’s an excellent doctor and a great fit for the job. I don’t know if he’s that ...
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El Hawa Saratan

6 years ago
According to a 2011 study, 93% of Beirut’s population and a big majority of areas outside Beirut are exposed to high levels of air pollution largely caused by diesel generators. Add to that the increasing ...
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