UN peacekeeping mission to Lebanon in doubt after soldiers test positive for Covid-19

The number of Irish troops about to be sent to Lebanon is uncertain after two of them quarantined at a Co Cork military barracks prior to departure tested positive for Covid-19 and several of their colleagues are now under medical scrutiny as a result.
UN peacekeeping mission to Lebanon in doubt after soldiers test positive for Covid-19

The number of Irish troops about to be sent to Lebanon is uncertain, after two of them quarantined at a Co Cork military barracks prior to departure tested positive for Covid-19 and several of their colleagues are now under medical scrutiny as a result.

The soldiers, who are due to depart imminently for UN peacekeeping duties in Lebanon, were diagnosed yesterday.

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