By Souad El Skaf

DUBAI -- A pregnant woman infected with the novel coronavirus gave birth through C-section in a Lebanese hospital where coronavirus patients are being treated in the capital Beirut.

The mother and the new-born, who is in an incubator at Rafic Hariri University Hospital, have been both isolated in the same room where they are receiving extensive treatment and tests, according to Al Hadath correspondent.

In a related development, Lebanese health officials said on Sunday that confirmed coronavirus cases have increased to 248, with an increase of 18 cases from Saturday. -- Al Arabiya English