Latest COVID-19 development in the Middle East

Iran reported on Monday 162 more deaths from the novel coronavirus, the highest single-day toll since the country's outbreak began in February. So far, over 225,000 infections have been reported, along with 10,670 deaths.

Abu Dhabi, the largest and wealthiest member of the United Arab Emirates federation, will allow people to enter the emirate if they have tested negative for COVID-19 infection within the previous 48 hours, the local government media office said on Monday. It has had a ban on people entering since 2 June.

Lebanon's number of COVID-19 infections increased on Monday by five cases to 1,745, while the death toll remained unchanged at 34.

Kuwait on Monday reported 582 new COVID-19 cases and two more deaths, raising the tally of infections to 45,524 and the death toll to 350. Currently, 8,861 patients are receiving treatment, including 145 in ICU.

Israel on Monday decided to tighten restrictions due to morbidity rise of COVID-19, setting a limit of attendants of multiple gatherings, as well as reducing the number of public sector employees attending office to 70 percent.

(With input from agencies)