UNICEF: COVID-19 infections in Libya is on the rise
“The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that the number of COVID-19 infections in Libya is on the rise.”
More than five million doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to arrive in Libya
Latest Developments Libya Libya Observer Article/Blog post by Milken Institute staff“Over 71,340 Libyan people have been vaccinated so far, more than 10% of those registered in the vaccination system.”
Libya strikes deal with Johnson & Johnson to supply 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Latest Developments Libya Libya Observer Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“According to Al-Bakoush, the medical staff alone needs nearly 455,000 doses, in addition to about 400,000 citizens over the age of 60, and more than 700,000 who have chronic diseases.”
Libya strikes deal with “Johnson & Johnson” to supply 500 thousand doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Latest Developments Libya Libya Observer Article/Blog post by Milken Institute staff“The head of the Scientific Advisory Committee to Combat COVID-19 confirmed that the committee contracted with Johnson & Johnson to supply 500,000 doses of the anti-COVID-19 vaccine.”
OCHA: Libya with highest COVID-19 reproduction rate in North Africa
Analysis and Opinion Libya Libya Observer Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The report indicated that out of every 1,000 people in Libya, 13 have had COVID-19, which is the most critical rate in the region.”
Libya: Sayala calls for stepping up tailored COVID-19 response
Latest Developments Libya Libya Observer Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The Libyan mission to the United Nations participated in the 31st Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Foreign Minister Muhammad Sayala expressed hope that the convening of this special session would contribute to strengthening international solidarity, cooperation, and unit efforts towards confronting the epidemic.”
Libya to buy Coronavirus vaccine
Latest Developments Libya Libya Observer Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The Head of the Supreme Advisory Committee to Combat Coronavirus, Khalifa Al-Bakoush, said on Sunday that the committee, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, has already begun to take all the procedures to obtain 6,000 Coronavirus vaccines.”
Highest daily toll recorded of coronavirus victims since its appearance in Libya
Latest Developments Libya Libya Observer Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) announced on Sunday that the highest number of daily infections with the Coronavirus has been recorded, reaching 1639 new infections with an excess of half the cases recorded in Tripoli.”
Libya: Coronavirus continues to spread
Latest Developments Libya Libya Observer Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The Libyan National Center for Disease Control registered on Sunday 1159 new Coronavirus cases, in addition to the recovery of 373 cases, and seven deaths due to the disease during the past twenty-four hours.”
Health authorities in Central Tripoli sets up health points for detecting COVID-19
Analysis and Opinion Libya Libya Observer Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The health support group for combating the Coronavirus in the Municipality of Central Tripoli has begun to set up posts at the entrance of health facilities to conduct initial examinations for detecting the COVID-19.”
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