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Cabinet Tuesday approved the extension of general mobilization period until Aug. 30 as Lebanon witnesses a surge in coronavirus cases.

The Higher Defense Council had recommended the extension earlier, marking the eighth extension giving authorities the legal powers necessary to implement strict measures designed to contain the virus.

Awash with coronavirus infections, Lebanon Thursday will begin another phase of tightened containment measures, with banks, parks, pubs, nightclubs, markets and indoor pools forced to close.

The partial lockdown falls over the Muslim Al-Adha holiday, and all worshippers will be prevented from taking part in religious gatherings. Restaurants and coffee shops will be restricted to operating at 50 percent capacity maximum.

The partial lockdown will run from July 30 to Aug. 3. There will be a two-day break in the lockdown before it comes into play again between Aug. 6-10.