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Beirut blast could bring hunger, disease and fury

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Significance

The leading theory suggests an accidental cause. The blast has caused massive devastation and put extreme pressure on struggling healthcare facilities. Lebanon was already facing a deep economic and political crisis.

Impacts

  • An influx of emergency aid could potentially help stabilise the exchange rate.
  • Limited access to bank accounts will hamper people’s efforts to rebuild.
  • A major new spike in COVID-19 cases is highly probable.

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