LBCI

Abiad: Healthcare workers have been working beyond the call of duty

Coronavirus

15-09-2020 | 09:04

Share

Share

Abiad: Healthcare workers have been working beyond the call of duty

Rafic Hariri University Hospital's Director Dr.Firas Abiad said on Tuesday that the rate of positive tests among locals has been gradually rising over the last few days.

“This high rate signifies that Covid_19 is rampant in the community, and the actual caseload is higher than reported,” Abiad said in a series of tweets.

He also noted that hospitals receiving Covid_19 patients are working “at high occupancy and some of them are full.”

“Weekly, more than 50 healthcare workers are reportedly infected, further depleting a tired workforce,” he added.

Abiad also stressed that healthcare workers, whether doctors, nurses, or the supporting staff, “have been working beyond the call of duty.”

“Within the circumstances and available resources, their efforts have been exceptional. Yet, they risk burnout, and some are already leaving the country,” he concluded by saying.

Breaking Headlines

Lebanon News

Lebanon

Coronavirus

Health

Hospitals

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Louvre reopens for the first time after jewel heist

2025-10-22

Louvre reopens for the first time after jewel heist

Rumors of delay: Will Lebanon's 2026 parliamentary elections be held on time?

News Bulletin Reports

2025-09-16

Rumors of delay: Will Lebanon's 2026 parliamentary elections be held on time?

Hezbollah holds memorial event in Sidon honoring late leaders

2025-09-27

Hezbollah holds memorial event in Sidon honoring late leaders

Palestinian state recognition fuels Israeli campaign, US diplomatic push

News Bulletin Reports

2025-09-13

Palestinian state recognition fuels Israeli campaign, US diplomatic push

Videos

Meet Miss Lebanon 2025 contestants: Video

2025-10-04

Meet Miss Lebanon 2025 contestants: Video

Series of Israeli airstrikes spark massive fire in southern Lebanon

2025-10-03

Series of Israeli airstrikes spark massive fire in southern Lebanon

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

2025-09-07

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Israeli army hits alleged Hezbollah weapons depot in southern Lebanon

1

Israeli army hits alleged Hezbollah weapons depot in southern Lebanon

Elderly woman and young man killed in Israeli airstrike on Arabsalim

2

Elderly woman and young man killed in Israeli airstrike on Arabsalim

Israeli army begins strikes on sites in southern Lebanon, Channel 12 reports

3

Israeli army begins strikes on sites in southern Lebanon, Channel 12 reports

Israeli army completes largest drill on Lebanese border since war began, claims Avichay Adraee

4

Israeli army completes largest drill on Lebanese border since war began, claims Avichay Adraee

Israeli army claims it killed 'Hezbollah logistics chief' in South Lebanon strike

5

Israeli army claims it killed 'Hezbollah logistics chief' in South Lebanon strike

Israeli strike targets vehicle in Toul, South Lebanon

6

Israeli strike targets vehicle in Toul, South Lebanon

Two killed, two injured in Israeli drone strike on vehicle in Toul, South Lebanon

7

Two killed, two injured in Israeli drone strike on vehicle in Toul, South Lebanon

Reminder to set clocks back one hour at midnight on October 25–26

8

Reminder to set clocks back one hour at midnight on October 25–26

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More