The report added that 13605 PCR tests were conducted during the past 24 hours, adding that the number of cases of recovery from the coronavirus rose to 56159.

According to the report, 12 new coronavirus-related death cases were registered, which raised toll to 775.

The Higher Defense Council convened Tuesday at Baabda presidential palace and approved a two-week total lockdown, over the coronavirus concerns, starting from Saturday (November 14).