1.7 Understanably, #Covid19 is not a prominent topic at the moment in 🇱🇧. At a time when people need to come together, maybe have a group hug, #Covid19 is a nuisance. Yet, new daily cases continue to set new records. What is the current situation, including hospital capacity:— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) August 8, 2020
1.7 Understanably, #Covid19 is not a prominent topic at the moment in 🇱🇧. At a time when people need to come together, maybe have a group hug, #Covid19 is a nuisance. Yet, new daily cases continue to set new records. What is the current situation, including hospital capacity:
2.7 Yesterday, 279 new cases were recorded, a new high. 18 were arrivals. Admitted patients doubled. The increase seems mainly in two geographical locations, Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The trend in the graph below of new cases is unmistakable, we are heading towards tougher times. pic.twitter.com/kfhpFNos9H— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) August 8, 2020
2.7 Yesterday, 279 new cases were recorded, a new high. 18 were arrivals. Admitted patients doubled. The increase seems mainly in two geographical locations, Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The trend in the graph below of new cases is unmistakable, we are heading towards tougher times. pic.twitter.com/kfhpFNos9H
3.7 Testing capacity has kept up. More than 7000 daily tests were done. This is important. It facilitates early isolation. The positivity rate though seems to be trending up as well. The increase in cases is genuine, and not due to more tests. We are in a community-spread phase.— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) August 8, 2020
3.7 Testing capacity has kept up. More than 7000 daily tests were done. This is important. It facilitates early isolation. The positivity rate though seems to be trending up as well. The increase in cases is genuine, and not due to more tests. We are in a community-spread phase.
4.7 We are also in a phase where people are hurt and restless. Though many appear to wear face masks, the need to come together, help each other, establish contact, and show solidarity is taking precedence. At this moment, social cohesion trumps social distancing.— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) August 8, 2020
4.7 We are also in a phase where people are hurt and restless. Though many appear to wear face masks, the need to come together, help each other, establish contact, and show solidarity is taking precedence. At this moment, social cohesion trumps social distancing.
5.7 People are also angry. Even if lockdown is mandated, it is doubtful authorities can enforce it. It is clear any remnants of trust or respect have vanished with the explosion. It is difficult to see what measures can be imposed to flatten the curve or contain the current wave.— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) August 8, 2020
5.7 People are also angry. Even if lockdown is mandated, it is doubtful authorities can enforce it. It is clear any remnants of trust or respect have vanished with the explosion. It is difficult to see what measures can be imposed to flatten the curve or contain the current wave.
6.7 Will hospitals cope? The ability of the healthcare sector to rise to the occasion during the explosion, and absorb thousands of casualties, was unbelievable. But now, hospitals are full, their stores depleted, the energy of their staff spent. Can they give more?— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) August 8, 2020
6.7 Will hospitals cope? The ability of the healthcare sector to rise to the occasion during the explosion, and absorb thousands of casualties, was unbelievable. But now, hospitals are full, their stores depleted, the energy of their staff spent. Can they give more?
7.7 Our diaspora and the international community will help. Aid started to arrive. Field hospitals will help raise capacity. People, especially the younger generation, have shown resilience, and a will to work for a better future. Second wave? We can, and we will, turn the tide.— Firass Abiad (@firassabiad) August 8, 2020
7.7 Our diaspora and the international community will help. Aid started to arrive. Field hospitals will help raise capacity. People, especially the younger generation, have shown resilience, and a will to work for a better future. Second wave? We can, and we will, turn the tide.
