Nehme Seeks Virus Spread Limitation at Grocery Stores

Economy Minister Raoul Nehme asked owners of supermarkets and grocery stores to “temporarily” extend working hours in order to service customers through limiting their numbers inside the stores as a measure against the spread of coronavirus.

Nehme held a meeting with importers, owners of supermarkets and grocery stores. He asked them to extend working hours while respecting “containment precautions” against the disease for their own safety and that of customers.

The Minister seeks to mitigate mass gathering to limit the spread of the virus as Lebanon recorded its 93rd case on Saturday.

He also assured that there is no shortage in food and consumer items, there is an “abundance” he said and no need to rush to buy goods more than needed.