Lebanon Announces Total Lockdown For Upcoming Long Weekend

A total lockdown is to be imposed in Lebanon beginning on May 1st at 5 AM and ending on May 4th at 5 AM to include both the Eastern Easter holiday as well as Labor Day.

Here are the specifications:

– 24-hour lockdown, with permissions limited to those taken through the governmental platform

– Religious ceremonies permitted at 30% capacity

– Access to supermarkets, food retailers, bakeries, medical labs, hospitals, vet clinics, and pharmacies to be given through the governmental platform (covid.pcm.gov.lb)

– Restaurants and supermarkets are allowed to deliver 24-hours a day

Happy Labor Day and Eastern Easter (that’s from us, the government does not wish you anything).