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First coronavirus recovery in Libya

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Apr 07, 2020

Few weeks after Libya recorded its first coronavirus case, the country has had its first recovery as well.

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The National Centre for Disease Control of Libya's UN-backed government announced the development after the infected patient tested negative twice.

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"We officially announce the recovery of the first case of the new coronavirus after two samples tested negative at the laboratory,'' Badr Addin Al-Najjar, Director of the centre, told a press conference.

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"Social separation and commitment to home quarantine are the first steps in reducing the spread of the virus,'' he added.

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Al-Najjar, however, said it "depends on the development of the epidemic situation'' for a possible 24-hour curfew in the country.

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Libya currently has 19 confirmed coronavirus cases, 1 death, and 1 recovery

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