Protesters clashed with police in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-syrian-refugee-camp-set-on-fire-after-fight-between-refugees-and-locals-352758">Lebanon's</a> capital Tripoli on Tuesday amid a national coronavirus lockdown leading to the at least 45 people being injured.

The demonstrators came out on the streets as they threw bottles at the police who retaliated with tear gas and rubber bullets. Protesters say the lockdown has led to worsening of their economic conditions.

The government rolled out tanks as protests spread. Last week, authorities had extended the lockdown by another two weeks with round-the-clock curfew in force nationwide. &nbsp;

The coronavirus cases have spiked in the country after &nbsp;families reportedly gathered during the year-end holidays and authorities allowed bars to stay open until 3:00 am. The surge in cases has put pressure on the country's health services which has been reeling in the economic crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/historic-ruling-lebanons-parliament-criminalises-sexual-harassment-351445">Lebanon</a> has recorded over 285,000 coronavirus cases with over 2,470 fatalities.

The country has been in the midst of an economic turmoil which was exacerbated after the coronavirus pandemic last year.

The blasts in Beirut in August, 2020 in which at least 200 had died had further heightened the economic crisis.

According to reports, half of the country's population lives below the poverty line, with a quarter of the population who live in extreme poverty.

Protesters clashed with police in Lebanon's capital Tripoli on Tuesday amid a national coronavirus lockdown leading to the at least 45 people being injured. The demonstrators came out on the streets as they threw bottles at the police who retaliated with tear gas and rubber bullets.

Protesters clashed with police in Lebanon's capital Tripoli on Tuesday amid a national coronavirus lockdown leading to the at least 45 people being injured. The demonstrators came out on the streets as they threw bottles at the police who retaliated with tear gas and rubber bullets. Protesters say the lockdown has led to worsening of their economic conditions. The government rolled out tanks as protests spread. Last week, authorities had extended the lockdown by another two weeks with round-the-clock curfew in force nationwide. The coronavirus cases have spiked in the country after families reportedly gathered during the year-end holidays and authorities allowed bars to stay open until 3:00 am. The surge in cases has put pressure on the country's health services which has been reeling in the economic crisis. Lebanon has recorded over 285,000 coronavirus cases with over 2,470 fatalities. The country has been in the midst of an economic turmoil which was exacerbated after the coronavirus pandemic last year. The blasts in Beirut in August, 2020 in which at least 200 had died had further heightened the economic crisis. According to reports, half of the country's population lives below the poverty line, with a quarter of the population who live in extreme poverty.

Lebanon rolls out tanks amid anti-lockdown protests

After a tragic explosion, Lebanon has been facing protests, economic crisis, and now a surge in coronavirus cases.

Due to this sudden surge, Lebanon will be going into a lockdown for the next two weeks, the Lebanon Health Minister announced on Monday.

"We declare today a state of general alert and we need a brave decision to close (the country) for two weeks," he said on a local radio programme.

The decision was taken after the country reported&nbsp;439 new infections and six more deaths within 24 hours on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/mass-held-at-site-of-beirut-blast-residents-mourn-lives-lost-321080">Also watch: Mass held at site of Beirut blast: Residents mourn lives lost</a>

"We are all facing a real challenge and the numbers that were recorded in the last period are shocking," Hassan said. "The matter requires decisive measures."&nbsp;

Some people have balmed the rise in coronavuirus cases to the&nbsp;anti-government protests that have been taking place on the streets of Lebanon on a daily basis since the Beirut explosion took place on August 04.

The blast affected more than 6,000 people which resulted in hospitals being overcrowded. Now, with an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, the Lebanon hospital authorities&nbsp;are feeling overwhelmed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-french-nationals-confirmed-dead-in-beirut-blast-as-france-steps-up-probe-320597">Also read: Two French nationals confirmed dead in Beirut blast as France steps up probe</a>

Hassan asked people to stay indoors until there's an emergency. He urged people to exercise caution and take the general alert seriously."The real danger is the spread within society," he said. "Everyone must be on high alert and take the strictest prevention measures."

However, the country's airport will remain functional, as of now, as the transmission is majorly on a domestic level, and there is no proof that the infection has been brought in the country by a traveller.

Still, after the blast uprooted nearly a quarter of a million people, the risk of the virus spreading has grown, the WHO has said. The country's tally now stands at 8,881 cases and 103 deaths since February, according to health ministry data.

After a tragic explosion, Lebanon has been facing protests, economic crisis, and now a surge in coronavirus cases. Due to this sudden surge, Lebanon will be going into a lockdown for the next two weeks, the Lebanon Health Minister announced on Monday.

After a tragic explosion, Lebanon has been facing protests, economic crisis, and now a surge in coronavirus cases. Due to this sudden surge, Lebanon will be going into a lockdown for the next two weeks, the Lebanon Health Minister announced on Monday. "We declare today a state of general alert and we need a brave decision to close (the country) for two weeks," he said on a local radio programme. The decision was taken after the country reported 439 new infections and six more deaths within 24 hours on Sunday. Also watch: Mass held at site of Beirut blast: Residents mourn lives lost "We are all facing a real challenge and the numbers that were recorded in the last period are shocking," Hassan said. "The matter requires decisive measures." Some people have balmed the rise in coronavuirus cases to the anti-government protests that have been taking place on the streets of Lebanon on a daily basis since the Beirut explosion took place on August 04. The blast affected more than 6,000 people which resulted in hospitals being overcrowded. Now, with an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, the Lebanon hospital authorities are feeling overwhelmed. Also read: Two French nationals confirmed dead in Beirut blast as France steps up probe Hassan asked people to stay indoors until there's an emergency. He urged people to exercise caution and take the general alert seriously."The real danger is the spread within society," he said. "Everyone must be on high alert and take the strictest prevention measures." However, the country's airport will remain functional, as of now, as the transmission is majorly on a domestic level, and there is no proof that the infection has been brought in the country by a traveller. Still, after the blast uprooted nearly a quarter of a million people, the risk of the virus spreading has grown, the WHO has said. The country's tally now stands at 8,881 cases and 103 deaths since February, according to health ministry data.

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Lebanon rolls out tanks amid anti-lockdown protests

Lebanon to go into two-week lockdown after coronavirus cases surge