BEIRUT
Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab declared a state of emergency Monday due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Diab announced the move following a meeting chaired by President Michel Aoun to discuss measures against the virus.
Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad said all entries and exits to the country including borders, airports and ports will be closed between March 18-29.
He said the decision will not affect UN staff, diplomatic missions and cargo services.
The Health Ministry said the number of confirmed cases in the country is 99 and three people have died from the virus.
After emerging in Wuhan,