Libya reports 2 new COVID-19 cases

Source: Xinhua| 2020-04-20 09:33:16|Editor: huaxia

TRIPOLI, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Libyan National Center for Disease Control on Sunday reported two new COVID-19 cases, raising the total to 51, with 11 recoveries and one death.

The center said in a statement that it has tested 25 suspected samples, of which 23 were negative and two were positive.

The UN-backed government of Libya on Wednesday declared a 24-hour curfew in the country to fight COVID-19 starting on Friday and lasting for 10 days.

Libyan authorities have taken a series of measures against COVID-19, including closing airports, border crossings, mosques and educational institutions, and banning mass gatherings and movements among cities.

Libya announced its first COVID-19 case on March 24. Enditem

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