Yesterday, Mellitah Oil and Gas along with its Italian side claimed to stop all flights bringing in foreign workers to its sites.

The company clarified that this move was taken as a precautionary measure to mitigate the possible spread of the Coronavirus.

Yet, Melittah Oil and Gas declared that there is no truth in the news circulating about the Italian party’s refusal to suspend land and maritime trips to the company’s fields until further notice, and that voyages are naturally conducted from Malta to Bouri Field, Bahr Essalam offshore field, as well as Melittah Complex.

The company also confirmed that the Libyan state, only, can decide in such sovereign decisions, emphasizing that the company cannot risk the safety and health of the workers.