The death toll in last week's devastating blast at the Lebanese port of Beirut has risen to 171, according to Lebanese Health Minister Hassan Hamad. Xinhua News Tonight, August 11, 2020.
"The number of missing people varies from 30 to 40," Hamad told reporters after a meeting with World Health Organization emergency official Rick Brennan. As for the injured, he said about 1,500 people were being treated, 120 of whom were in the emergency room.
A powerful explosion occurred in Beirut on Tuesday last week after a negligent warehouse containing 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate. The blast caused extensive damage in the city, leaving hundreds homeless. It comes at a time when Lebanon is tackling a serious financial crisis and the COVID-19 epidemic.
Violent protests have continued in the country despite Prime Minister Hassan Diab announcing the dissolution of the government.
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