TRIPOLI, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The National Center for Disease Control of Libya on Monday reported 79 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 1,512.
The center said in a statement that it received a total of 1,232 suspected samples, of which 79 were tested positive.
Among the total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Libya, there are 367 recoveries and 40 deaths, the center said.
Libyan authorities have taken a series of protective measures against the coronavirus, including closing the country's borders, schools and mosques and banning public gatherings as well as imposing a curfew.
Libya reported the first COVID-19 case in March, and the first death in April.
China donated medical aid to Libya in June to help the country fight against the pandemic.
The aid included 834 nucleic acid diagnostic kits, 5,000 medical protective suits, 15,000 N95 masks, 100,000 surgical masks, 5,000 goggles and 5,000 pairs of medical gloves. Enditem
