Latest on coronavirus pandemic in the Middle East

Iran's total number of cases reached 93,657 on Wednesday. The death toll rose by 80 to 5,957. Iran reopened for business despite its persistent coronavirus outbreak as there was no end in sight for the crisis, its president Hassan Rouhani said. 

Israel registered 54 new cases, totaling 15,782. Two more deaths were recorded, raising the toll to 212. The country has ordered another nationwide lockdown during its Memorial Day and Independence Day on April 28-29.

Oman reported 143 new cases on Wednesday, a record high in daily cases, bringing its nationwide tally to 2,274. Ten people have died.

Kuwait reported 300 new cases on Wednesday, also a record high for the country. It now has 3,740 total cases. One more death was recorded, raising the toll to 24.

Lebanon reported four more cases on Wednesday, raising its total to 721. The death toll is at 24.