TRIPOLI, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Libya on Friday reported 509 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed caseload in the country to 35,717, said the National Center for Disease Control.
Meanwhile, 440 patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, bringing the country's total recoveries to 20,334, while 11 patients died during the same period, taking the total deaths to 570, the center said.
In order to fight the pandemic and prevent infections, the Libyan authorities have taken a series of precautionary measures since the first case was reported in March, including closing the country's borders, shutting down schools and mosques, banning public gatherings and imposing a curfew.
China donated medical aid to Libya in June to help the country battle the pandemic, including 834 diagnostic kits, 5,000 medical protective suits, 15,000 N95 face masks, 100,000 surgical masks, 5,000 pairs of goggles and 5,000 pairs of medical gloves. Enditem
