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Lebanon banks to shut amid Coronavirus

For the safety of employees during the Coronavirus outbreak, bank branches in Lebanon will close from March 17-29, the banking association said on Monday.

It said work would continue to provide salaries in Lebanese pounds and necessary transactions for companies especially those related to food and medical supplies.

The government declared a medical state of emergency on Sunday, announcing a shutdown that included most public institutions and private companies.