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Lebanon records 21 virus deaths, 1,039 infections

BEIRUT, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- Lebanon on Tuesday reported 21 new coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1,039 more cases in the last 24 hours. The caseload and death toll from the disease have risen to 149,135 and 1,136 respectively, the Lebanese Ministry of Health said in its daily report. The overall recoveries rose to 93,110, and medical swabs hit 10,448 in the last day, it added. The Lebanese ministerial coronavirus committee has decided to continue closing some tourist and entertainment sectors, and opening others partially. It also maintained the curfew from 11:00 pm until 5:00 am. (end) ayb.hm