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After Beirut Explosion, Lebanon Sees A Spike In Coronavirus Infections

NPR | By Ruth Sherlock
Published September 2, 2020 at 12:50 PM MDT

Since the Aug. 4 blast, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased by some 220%, according to the International Rescue Committee. The country is also coping with damage to medical facilities.

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