What's the government response timeline for Libya?
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COVID-19 government response timeline for Libya
Find out what policies Libya has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Jan 18th, 2020Jan 18
Level 0 of 2
E1: Income support - no income supportDetails
"The ongoing fight around Tripoli and the subsequent failure of the political rivals to reach a sustained peace deal have taken a heavy toll on the economy, which the Covid-19 pandemic is further exacerbating. In this context, the production and export of oil has almost come to a stop since January 18, 2020, due to the closure of oil ports and terminals. Assuming the disruption stays for up to end April 2020, and oil production resumes slowly to reach last-year’s average production level by the end of the year, Libya would only produce a daily average of 0.67 million bpd this year (about half of last year’s). As a result, GDP growth will be negative in 2020 (minus 19.4%), but will rebound by 22.2% in 2021, before stabilizing around 1.4% thereafter." https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/libya/publication/economic-update-april-2020
HideFeb 10th, 2020Feb 10
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
Points of entry (PoEs) to screen travellers arriving from affected areas have been established at three airports (Mitiga, Misrata and Benina), four sea ports and border entry points at Ras Jdder, Wazen and Msaed. A mobile clinic at Mitiga airport has been assigned to manage and transport ill travelers to designated hospitals. Each PoE is coordinating with the NCDC’s International Health Control Office on the measures to be taken to detect suspected cases among passengers arriving from China. Source: http://archive.vn/YyllL
HideMar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
14th March: The Libyan government has advised state institutions to oblige employees to use their yearly holidays and to start shift-based work systems so that less employees show up to work Source: http://archive.vn/H35Iw
HideMar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
All sports and cultural activities and gatherings to be halted as well as wedding / occasions halls are to be closed. https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/03/17/libya-announces-raft-of-anti-corona-virus-measures/
HideMar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 1 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on very large gatherings (the limit is above 1000 people)Details
Found it difficult to find exact data on # restriction, but All public and private gatherings are forbidden, including weddings: https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/03/17/libya-announces-raft-of-anti-corona-virus-measures/
HideMar 15th, 2020Mar 15
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
As of Sunday 15th March Libya’s rival governments both announced a two-week closure of schools and universities over fears of the novel coronavirus arriving in the country. The education ministries of the Tripoli-based unity government and its eastern-based rival announced in separate statements that all the country’s schools, both public and private, will be closed from Sunday. http://www.namnewsnetwork.org/?p=65898
HideMar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Land and sea border crossing points within GNA territory were closed by Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj on Monday, March 16. All mosques, schools, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, and shops are also closed as a precaution. Food stores, bakeries, and fuel stations will remain open while some state institutions may reduce operations. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322916/libya-land-and-sea-borders-to-close-due-to-covid-19-march-16
HideMar 21st, 2020Mar 21
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
21 March 2020 - WHO confirms coronavirus testing in Libya is conducted properly http://archive.vn/HmFOD
HideMar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. "All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned." The Presidential Council said in a statement on Saturday. Food shops and firms as well as bakeries and gas stations have been spared from the shutdown order, while state institutions will tackle their own work duties as they decide during the non-curfew hours as the Interior Ministry and Army personnel will implement the curfew and lockdown decision with the concerned authorities. "Those who don't abide by the curfew and lockdown will be subject to punishments as per the local emergency and criminal laws." https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/curfew-600-pm-600-am-announced-gna-libya-amid-coronavirus-fears
HideMar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. "All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned." http://archive.vn/xQyIN
HideMar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
22nd March The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. "All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned. https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/curfew-600-pm-600-am-announced-gna-libya-amid-coronavirus-fears https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/libya-confirms-first-death-from-covid-19/1790439
HideMar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
22nd March The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. "All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned." The Presidential Council said in a statement on Saturday. Food shops and firms as well as bakeries and gas stations have been spared from the shutdown order, while state institutions will tackle their own work duties as they decide during the non-curfew hours as the Interior Ministry and Army personnel will implement the curfew and lockdown decision with the concerned authorities. "Those who don't abide by the curfew and lockdown will be subject to punishments as per the local emergency and criminal laws." https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/curfew-600-pm-600-am-announced-gna-libya-amid-coronavirus-fears
HideMar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
22nd March The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. "All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned."Authorities also banned travel between cities to curb the virus’ spread. https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/curfew-600-pm-600-am-announced-gna-libya-amid-coronavirus-fears https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/libya-confirms-first-death-from-covid-19/1790439
HideMar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Tajoura municipality in eastern Tripoli has announced it will impose a complete lockdown and curfew within its administrative borders starting March 24 at 6.00 PM. The municipality of Tajoura said all shops and businesses would be closed except for pharmacies, medical laboratories, clinics and hospitals, as well as security, police and military apparatuses, in addition to energy services. The decision imposes a fine of 3000 Libyan dinars for anyone who violates the lockdown regulations and curfew hours, which say nobody enters or gets out from Tajoura for two weeks, according to the statement. People need to by their necessary goods and commodities before the lockdown starts." The statement says. https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/24-hour-lockdown-announced-libyas-tajoura
HideMar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
24th March Tajoura municipality in eastern Tripoli has announced it will impose a complete 24h lockdown and curfew within its administrative borders starting March 24 at 6.00 PM for two weeks. The municipality of Tajoura said all shops and businesses would be closed except for pharmacies, medical laboratories, clinics and hospitals, as well as security, police and military apparatuses, in addition to energy services. The decision imposes a fine of 3000 Libyan dinars for anyone who violates the lockdown regulations and curfew hours, which say nobody enters or gets out from Tajoura for two weeks, according to the statement. People need to by their necessary goods and commodities before the lockdown starts." The statement says. https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/24-hour-lockdown-announced-libyas-tajoura
HideMar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
24th March National Centre for Disease Control publishes advice on coronavirus on website https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/coronavirus-covid-19/ http://archive.vn/gKdkM
HideMar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
First case confirmed 24th March and limited contact tracing begins. No evidence of a comprehensive tracing policy, and very limited resources. http://archive.vn/4290e
HideApr 8th, 2020Apr 08
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Curfew continues. The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. "All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned." The Presidential Council said in a statement on Saturday. Food shops and firms as well as bakeries and gas stations have been spared from the shutdown order, while state institutions will tackle their own work duties as they decide during the non-curfew hours as the Interior Ministry and Army personnel will implement the curfew and lockdown decision with the concerned authorities. "Those who don't abide by the curfew and lockdown will be subject to punishments as per the local emergency and criminal laws." https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/curfew-600-pm-600-am-announced-gna-libya-amid-coronavirus-fears
HideApr 16th, 2020Apr 16
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
16/04/2020 - The besieged Tripoli administration ordered the shutdown of all large markets and non-essential shops in its territory, and banned cars from the roads. Citizens wearing masks may venture out by foot from 8am to 2pm, the statement said. Banks, a main source of crowding in recent weeks, would also close. https://www.france24.com/en/20200416-libya-announces-10-day-covid-19-lockdown-france-pushes-for-ceasefire-talks
HideApr 17th, 2020Apr 17
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Libya announces country-wide curfew for 10 days. Gatherings of all kinds are banned and the Ministry of Interior has been empowered to deal with any transgressions. - https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/04/16/libya-announces-a-total-curfew-for-ten-days-as-of-tomorrow/
HideApr 17th, 2020Apr 17
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
April 17 Libya’s internationally recognized government, in the west, imposed a 24-hour curfew for 10 days effective from Friday, April 17, the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) said in a statement, to try to ease the pressure on the healthcare system in the areas it controls, which include Tripoli. Only bread and food purchases are allowed in the morning. Exceptions include movement on foot to cover basic needs, such as food, between 07.00 and 12.00. The lockdown does not apply to the east of the country controlled by forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, or much of the south, which is beyond the control of both rival camps. https://reliefweb.int/report/libya/covid-19-movement-restrictions-libya-mobility-restriction-dashboard-2-23-april-2020 https://www.barrons.com/news/war-torn-libya-s-unity-govt-declares-10-day-virus-lockdown-01587042607 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-libya-curfew/libyans-rush-to-stock-up-for-ramadan-before-coronavirus-curfew-kicks-in-idUSKBN21Y2UD
HideApr 26th, 2020Apr 26
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
The Government of National Accord (GNA) announced that the curfew period will be extended until 17 May. The curfew will continue to be from 6 p.m until 6 a.m. The announcement indicates that all administrative institutions should continue working with 10 per cent of their workforce from 9 a.m to 12 p.m., with the exception of banks, which will be allowed to continue working until 5 p.m. during the curfew period. https://reliefweb.int/report/libya/libya-covid-19-situation-report-no-3-27-april-2020
HideMay 11th, 2020May 11
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
Testing capacity is being increased slowly but isolation of suspected or positive cases remains a challenge. A total of 3,170 tests have been performed. Testing capacity in the country is slowly increasing with WHO providing technical support in Sebha (southern Libya). Additionally, Tripoli has established two additional laboratories to support COVID-19 testing and is upgrading two more. https://reliefweb.int/report/libya/libya-covid-19-situation-report-no-4-12-may-2020
HideMay 15th, 2020May 15
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
15th May UNHCR is continuing to provide support to the Libyan authorities and displaced Libyans during the COVID-19 pandemic. UNHCR and partners continue to conduct public health awareness campaigns amongst refugees, asylum seekers, through posters, text messages and social media, aimed at mitigating the risks of exposure to COVID-19. http://archive.vn/S5uCh
HideMay 22nd, 2020May 22
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
May 22 - Libya announces the launch of the "Aspetar COVID-19" application that helps: 1- Determine health condition. 2 - Determine the infection rate of Corona virus. 3- Communicating with doctors of the National Center for Disease Control around the clock. The National Center for Disease Control centre made the follwoing statement: "We announce the launch of the application dedicated to the National Center for Disease Control Aspetar COVID-19, this application that will help greatly in determining your health condition if any symptoms of Corona Virus appear and connect you directly with the National Center where you can determine the risk level of your infection with the virus and enable you to communicate With the doctors of the center 24 hours a day to follow up your case or to send you to the nearest sampling center and quarantine centers if necessary" Link: https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/22_5_2020/
HideMay 23rd, 2020May 23
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
23 May 2020 The Libyan Interior Ministry's Coronavirus task force has called on Libyans to abide by instructions of the curfew and total lockdown during Eid Al-Fitr days. The Interior Ministry urged the residents not to go out except for necessities and to abide by cooperation with the relevant authorities to preserve their safety, instructing security apparatuses to fine and take legal procedures against the violators. Libya will see 24-hour lockdown on the three days of Eid Al-Fitr from Sunday to Tuesday. https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-interior-ministry-calls-residents-abide-total-lockdown-during-eid-al-fitr
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
All schools remain closed until the end of May as a preventative measure, impacting the learning of 1.3 million students across country. The Ministry of Education continues distance learning and is launching distance learning for all the grades through TV. Link: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/covid-19_situation_report_no.4_libya_12may2020.pdf The UN-backed Libyan government on Wednesday May 27 extended a curfew for 10 days in its further efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. Other anti-virus measures include banning public gatherings and closing mosques and schools. Link: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/covid-19_situation_report_no.4_libya_12may2020.pdf
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
On June 7 The Libyan Observer news site published that The Presidential Council extended lockdown rules as coronavirus cases continue to spread in the region despite preventive measures to contain it. Mosques and malls, in addition to other stores that do not provide essential services, such as clothing, shoes, cafes, and restaurants will remain closed, as well as all religious, national, and social gatherings and events, according to the new order. Therefore, since this is an extension, I deduced that similar commercial activities were closed between May 28 and June 7. Link: https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/pc-extends-lockdown-another-ten-days
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
On June 7 The Libyan Observer news site published that The Presidential Council extended lockdown rules as coronavirus cases continue to spread in the region despite preventive measures to contain it. All religious, national, and social gatherings and events, according to the new order. Therefore, since this is an extension, I deduced that similar commercial activities were closed between May 28 and June 7. Link: https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/pc-extends-lockdown-another-ten-days
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
The UN-backed Libyan government on Wednesday extended a curfew for 10 days in its further efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. Other anti-virus measures include banning public gatherings and closing mosques and schools. Link: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/28/libya-extends-curfew-over-covid-19-for-10-days/
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
The Presidential Council has extended lockdown rules as coronavirus cases continue to spread in the region despite preventive measures to contain it. Curfew will continue for another ten days from 6 pm-6 am starting from Sunday, in all areas of the south as well as movement between the cities," the decree stated. Mosques and malls, in addition to other stores that do not provide essential services, such as clothing, shoes, cafes, and restaurants will remain closed, as well as all religious, national, and social gatherings and events, according to the new order. No explicit reference was made with respect to public transport, therefore I assumed that it continues to be compromised. Additionally, an IOM report on mobility restrictions states that in 7% of assessed locations (42 municipalities surveyed), residents were reported to be unable to move freely within the municipality (due to the mobility restrictions/curfew). Link: https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/pc-extends-lockdown-another-ten-days https://displacement.iom.int/system/tdf/reports/DTM%20Libya%20Mobility%20Restrictions%20Dashboard%20_4.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=8805
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
The UN-backed Libyan government on Wednesday extended a curfew for 10 days in its further efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension of the curfew running from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. local time starts on May 28, 2020. Link: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/28/libya-extends-curfew-over-covid-19-for-10-days/
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Local authorities in border cities such as Al Kufra and Al Jaghbub have implemented stricter measures by implementing municipal entry restrictions into their cities. In 24% of assessed locations by IOM, residents were reported to be unable to leave the municipality or return (due to the mobility restrictions/curfew) Link: https://displacement.iom.int/system/tdf/reports/DTM%20Libya%20Mobility%20Restrictions%20Dashboard%20_4.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=8805
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Since March due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Libya’s air, land, and maritime borders are closed. Occasionally the Libyan authorities or foreign embassies organise repatriation flights to European countries to enable the repatriation of Libyan nationals based in those countries. However, on 05 May 2020, Libyan authorities started the repatriation of Libyans stranded abroad through Misrata, Benghazi Benina, and Al Abraq airports, as well as Emsaed and Ras Ajdir land border crossing points. Link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/libya https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID-19%20Movement%20Restrictions%20-%20Libya%20Mobility%20Restriction%20Dashboard%20%234%20%2807%20-%2031%20May%202020%29.pdf
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 0 of 2
E1: Income support - no income supportDetails
Could not find any information.
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 0 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - no debt/contract reliefDetails
Could not find any information.
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
Testing capacity continues to slowly increase. Laboratory capacity to test COVID-19 samples has increased from two to six laboratories (three in Tripoli, two in Benghazi and one in Misrata) and the NCDC is establishing three additional laboratories (two in Sebha and one in Zawiya). Health authorities have also agreed to expand the testing strategy to include patients with influenza-like illness or severe acute respiratory infection, as well as migrants in the South and people in Libyan jails and detention centers. The NCDC is revising its case definitions and expanding contact tracing. Link: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/covid-19_situation_report_no.5_libya_27may2020.pdf
HideMay 28th, 2020May 28
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
Following WHO advice the National Centre for Disease Control agreed on a plan to increase the rate of detection and testing through expanding the case definition of suspected cases; expanding the contact tracing to include close contacts and the second contacts. Link: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/health_sector_bulletin_may_2020.pdf Health authorities have also agreed to expand the testing strategy to include patients with influenza-like illness or severe acute respiratory infection, as well as migrants in the South and people in Libyan jails and detention centers. The NCDC is revising its case definitions and expanding contact tracing. Link: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/covid-19_situation_report_no.5_libya_27may2020.pdf
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
June 1-30 - Schools, and big shops selling non-food items such as clothing remain closed while food stores, bakeries, hospitals, pharmacies, and craft related small businesses are open. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/DTM%20Libya%20Mobility%20Restrictions%20Dashboard_5%20Ad.pdf
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
June 1 - The High Committee to Combat Coronavirus has recommended a ban on cross-city travel and other measures as part of instructions to all municipalities to work effectively to contain the spread of Coronavirus. The recommendations were sent by the committee to the Head of Presidential Council after a meeting with the National Center for Disease Control on Sunday. The recommendations said there shouldn't be any travel among the cities of southern Libya in addition to isolating pandemic spread areas, as well as a cross-city travel ban for 10 days, with some exceptions. Link: https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyas-coronavirus-crisis-committee-recommends-ban-cross-city-travel
HideJun 6th, 2020Jun 06
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
Information is very limited: The director of the National Center for Disease Control, Badr al-Din al-Najjar, said that the disease has not yet gone out of control according to the epidemiological scale, but the situation is critical, and things must be managed in a correct and sound way, indicating that the monitoring and investigation teams are making great efforts in tracking contacts and their quarantine. Given the scarcity of information, Indicators kept as it: https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/13_6_2020/
HideJun 6th, 2020Jun 06
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
Information is very limited: The director of the National Center for Disease Control, Badr al-Din al-Najjar, said that the disease has not yet gone out of control according to the epidemiological scale, but the situation is critical, and things must be managed in a correct and sound way, indicating that the monitoring and investigation teams are making great efforts in tracking contacts and their quarantine. Given the scarcity of information, Indicators kept as it: https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/13_6_2020/
HideJun 19th, 2020Jun 19
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
19th June- UNESCO School Closure Tracker shows nationwide closures for Libya http://archive.vn/dOUop
HideJun 26th, 2020Jun 26
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
June 26 - With the country’s Coronavirus cases still increasing, Libya’s Tripoli-based government extended the country’s (west and south) 8pm to 6am curfew for another ten days from tomorrow – taking it to 7 July. The government also imposed a 24-hour weekend ban for the second weekend running to reduce socialising. Movement between cities is also prohibited. Link: https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/06/26/as-cases-rise-to-698-tripoli-extends-coronavirus-curfew-until-7-july/
HideJun 26th, 2020Jun 26
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
June 26 - With the country’s Coronavirus cases still increasing, Libya’s Tripoli-based government extended the country’s (west and south) 8pm to 6am curfew for another ten days from tomorrow – taking it to 7 July. The government also imposed a 24-hour weekend ban for the second weekend running to reduce socialising. Movement between cities is also prohibited. Link: https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/06/26/as-cases-rise-to-698-tripoli-extends-coronavirus-curfew-until-7-july/
HideJun 27th, 2020Jun 27
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
July 6 - On Monday, the UN-backed government extended nationwide curfew for 10 days in further efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, with some precautionary measures already in place for a time, including ban on public gatherings. Libyan officials issued orders to close the country's boundaries, suspend schools and mosques, ban public gatherings, and impose a curfew as part of preventive measures to halt the pandemic of the COVID-19 throughout the nation. Link: (1st link is government decision - would be great to have arabic speaker to double check) https://menafn.com/1100446363/Libyas-COVID-19-infections-jump-by-71-to-1117 https://www.facebook.com/LibyanGovernment/posts/3146271395492945
HideJun 27th, 2020Jun 27
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Curfew is geographically targeted from June 27: East - From 7PM to 7AM West - From 8PM to 6AM Lockdown in Fridays and Saturdays South - Complete lockdown https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/DTM%20Libya%20Mobility%20Restrictions%20Dashboard_5%20Ad.pdf
HideJun 27th, 2020Jun 27
Level 0 of 2
E1: Income support - no income supportDetails
Could not find any information.
HideJun 27th, 2020Jun 27
Level 0 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - no debt/contract reliefDetails
Could not find any information.
HideJun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Continued information on coronavirus is provided. Link: https://covid19.ly/
HideJul 6th, 2020Jul 06
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
July 6 - On Monday, the UN-backed government extended nationwide curfew for 10 days in further efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, with some precautionary measures already in place for a time, including ban on public gatherings. Libyan officials issued orders to close the country's boundaries, suspend schools and mosques, ban public gatherings, and impose a curfew as part of preventive measures to halt the pandemic of the COVID-19 throughout the nation. Link: https://menafn.com/1100446363/Libyas-COVID-19-infections-jump-by-71-to-1117 https://www.facebook.com/LibyanGovernment/posts/3146271395492945
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Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
On July 6, the UN-backed government extended nationwide curfew for 10 days in further efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, with some precautionary measures already in place for a time, including ban on public gatherings. Link: https://menafn.com/1100446363/Libyas-COVID-19-infections-jump-by-71-to-1117
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Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
July 6 - On Monday, the UN-backed government extended nationwide curfew for 10 days in with curfew from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am as of Tuesday, July 07. The government allowed mosques to open for Fajr and Friday prayers after taking all precautionary measures. https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-07-10-11.json
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Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
July 6 - On Monday, the UN-backed government extended nationwide curfew for 10 days in further efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, with some precautionary measures already in place for a time, including ban on public gatherings. Libyan officials issued orders to close the country's boundaries, suspend schools and mosques, ban public gatherings, and impose a curfew as part of preventive measures to halt the pandemic of the COVID-19 throughout the nation. Link: https://menafn.com/1100446363/Libyas-COVID-19-infections-jump-by-71-to-1117 https://www.facebook.com/LibyanGovernment/posts/3146271395492945
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Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Libyan authorities allowed certain businesses, including restaurants and cafes, to reopen under strict conditions. Customers are not allowed to eat inside restaurants and meals are either handed over to customers outside or delivered. Only half of the workers are allowed to be present at the same time, along with strict controls related to sterilization and disinfection. Violators are fined or even have their licenses revoked. Link: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/07/c_139195159.htm http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/07/c_139195159.htm
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Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
July 9 - The National Centre for Disease Control has published on its websites a series of pamphlets (from the WHO) with FAQs regarding COVID-19 as well as basic prevention and sanitary measures to adopt, as well as data on the spread of the virus (also coming from the WHO). Link: https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/coronavirus-covid-19/ https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/situation-by-who/
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Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Libya’s Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18. Educational institutions, cafes, restaurants, events halls, clubs, entertainment centres and commercial outlets will remain closed as well. (image of the presidential council’s statement is in this news article) https://tabadul.tv/en/2020/07/18/libyas-internationally-recognized-government-to-extend-curfew-hours/
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Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Libya’s Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18. Educational institutions, cafes, restaurants, events halls, clubs, entertainment centres and commercial outlets will remain closed, but exceptions are made for food companies and outlets, bakeries, petrol stations – during non-curfew hours. (image of the presidential council’s statement is in this news article) https://tabadul.tv/en/2020/07/18/libyas-internationally-recognized-government-to-extend-curfew-hours/
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Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Libya’s Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18. (image of the presidential council’s statement is in this news article) https://tabadul.tv/en/2020/07/18/libyas-internationally-recognized-government-to-extend-curfew-hours/
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Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Libya’s Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18. (image of the presidential council’s statement is in this news article) https://tabadul.tv/en/2020/07/18/libyas-internationally-recognized-government-to-extend-curfew-hours/
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Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
The true spread of the disease in Libya may still be understated because continued hostilities and restricted access to testing across the country, as well as limitations in data compilation https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Libya’s Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18. (image of the presidential council’s statement is in this news article) https://tabadul.tv/en/2020/07/18/libyas-internationally-recognized-government-to-extend-curfew-hours/
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Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
Libya resumes flight to Turkey on 27 July. http://archive.vn/xONCB
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