A medical worker sits in an ambulance in Tripoli, Lebanon, Jan. 16, 2021. Lebanon registered on Saturday 5,872 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 249,158. (Photo by Khaled/Xinhua)
BEIRUT, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon registered on Saturday 5,872 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 249,158.
Meanwhile, the death toll from the virus went up by 41 to 1,866.
Lebanon has started a total lockdown period until Jan. 25, which is expected to be renewed for an additional week in an attempt to curb the COVID-19. Enditem
A nurse prepares for a COVID-19 test at a hospital in Tripoli, Lebanon, Jan. 16, 2021. Lebanon registered on Saturday 5,872 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 249,158. (Photo by Khaled/Xinhua)
Medical workers are seen beside an ambulance in Tripoli, Lebanon, Jan. 16, 2021. Lebanon registered on Saturday 5,872 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 249,158. (Photo by Khaled/Xinhua)
A woman receives a COVID-19 test at a hospital in Tripoli, Lebanon, Jan. 16, 2021. Lebanon registered on Saturday 5,872 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 249,158. (Photo by Khaled/Xinhua)
