Beirut port blast Emergency strategic response plan, August–December 2020On 4 August 2020, a major explosion in main port of Beirut reaped devastating consequences on the city and its people, leaving over 170 reported deaths, more than 6500 injured, and displacing approximately 300 000 people. The blast also left approximately 120 patients in critical condition and between 21 and 200 people are still reported missing.
Particularly impacted by the blast are vulnerable populations, such as the elderly.
Moreover, the ongoing political unrest resulted in additional protests throughout the capital city, and clashes led to over 200 people needing medical treatment on site or in hospital in the days following the blast.
Beirut port blast Emergency strategic response plan, August–December 2020
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