Latest COVID-19 developments from Middle East
Iran reported 1,574 new cases with 98 new deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 74,877 and death toll to 4,683. The government on Sunday lifted a ban on travel between cities within Iranian provinces, while restrictions on trips between provinces will end on April 20.
Kuwait confirmed 55 new cases with one death, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 1355, including three deaths.
Israel recorded 282 new confirmed cases, total tally now at 11,868. The death toll stands at 117 with one new death reported on Tuesday.
Lebanon reported nine new cases, the total number of confirmed cases climbed to 641 and death toll rose to 21 in the country.