The first person has died of coronavirus in Lebanon. He was diagnosed with coronavirus after returning from a trip to Egypt, TASS reported referring to LBC.

The number of Lebanese who have been diagnosed with a dangerous virus exceeded 40 on Monday. All of them have been hospitalized.

Earlier, the Lebanese authorities have closed museums, exhibition halls, cinemas, stadiums, sports, and entertainment centers until the end of March.

The Lebanese government has temporarily banned the entry of citizens of China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy. And Middle East Airlines flights to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar have been canceled since Monday.