Mint Lite | Lebanese shutdown, Trust ebbs in post covid world, Uganda & more Premium A street is empty of cars during a lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus, in Beirut, Lebanon (Photo: AP) Share Via Read Full Story Lebanese authorities began enforcing an 11-day nationwide shutdown and round the clock curfew Thursday, hoping to limit the spread of coronavirus infections spinning out of control after the holiday period. For the first time, residents were required to request a one-hour permit to be allowed to leave the house for “emergencies," including going to the bakery, pharmacist, doctor, hospital or airport. Meanwhile, Germany, Britain and the Netherlands indicated strict covid-19 curbs would last into early February and Italy said it would extend its state of emergency to the end of April.