BEIRUT, June 17 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Public Works and Transport Minister, Michel Najjar, announced that, preparations have started at Beirut’s airport to receive tourists from July 1.
Najjar was quoted as saying that, the airport has placed several signs on its floor, to guarantee social distancing among passengers, while placing disinfectants at different locations for personal hygiene, to contain the COVID-19 spread.
He added that passengers will have to receive COVID-19 tests, in the countries of departure.
Lebanon has been fighting against COVID-19 since Feb 21.
The country’s total number of COVID-19 infections increased on Tuesday by nine, to 1,473, while the death toll remained unchanged at 32.
Lebanon’s decision to reopen its airport, aims to attract tourists to help offset the impact of the pandemic that lead to economic and financial deterioration.
Lebanon received support from several countries including China.
The latest foreign aid was donated on June 11 by China, to Lebanese public hospitals, including 17,500 masks, 1,500 protective gears, 1,320 goggles and 1,000 shoe covers.– NNN-NNA
