The Ministry of Tourism issued in a statement, its circular directed to all restaurant establishments.

It stated: “In order to preserve the tourisim in Lebanon, especially in terms of adherence to health conditions and public safety, the Ministry of Tourism circulates to all restaurant establishments the obligation to adhere to the recomendation specified by the ministry, and also stresses on unlicensed establishments the need to complete the licensing stages as quickly as possible, at the risk of taking legal measures against the violating institutions.”