Minister of Public Health, Dr. Firas Al-Abiad, on Monday warned in a press conference held at the Ministry of Public Health that the loss of financial liquidity portended grave danger and negatively affected the health system in Lebanon.
Consequently, he disclosed an expected meeting with the syndicate and the Central Bank Governor in the hope to find a solution within a short period of time, “otherwise the problem will become bigger than the one we are currently facing.”
The Minister of Health also touched on the situation of the Coronavirus in Lebanon, explaining that there is a decrease in the number of cases in Lebanon as the percentage of positive cases has dropped from 20% to 5%. He also said that according the World Health Organization’s latest reports, the immunity ratio of Lebanese citizens and residents has exceeded 80%.
“This immunity may be forgotten by the body, especially in the elderly or those who have health problems, so it will not be permanent,” he added, stressing the importance of ongoing vaccination.
Regarding the fourth dose, he explained that “the World Health Organization recommends it for older people – in the United States for those over fifty years old – or those with cancer and immune diseases.”
As for the Coronavirus measures in Lebanon, the Minister of Public Health announced a decision to ease those measures nationwide.
Source: NNA
