Lebanon's COVID-19 cases rise to 609, death toll hits 20

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BEIRUT, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's number of COVID-19 cases increased on Friday by 27 to 609 while the death toll reached 20, the National News Agency reported.

Lebanon's Health Ministry declared that 28 cases are in critical condition while 67 others have recovered.

Lebanon's council of ministers announced on Thursday the extension of lockdown measures in the country for two more weeks until April 26 in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Minister of Public Health Hamad Hassan stressed the necessity to commit to instructions by staying home and preventing gatherings, adding that the cabinet will not reduce these procedures, especially since Lebanon is still in danger. Enditem

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