Prince Charles, the Queen’s son and the first in line to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus and is now self-isolating in Scotland.
“The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus. He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual, the royal household said .
The head of the National Center for Disease Control, Badr Al-din Al-Najjar confirmed Libya’s first Coronavirus case and gave little details about the case. Yet, he did not reveal his name. He also clarified that the patient was in isolation and is now in a stable condition.
He revealed that the patient had a high temperature, respiratory infection and shortness of breath upon medical examination in a Tripoli hospital.
He confirmed that the National Centre For Disease Control was conducting its follow-up procedures and tracing all those who the patient had interacted with since his return to Libya.
During his visit to Tripoli hospital, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health Mohamed Haythem Issa confirmed that the patient is now in a stable condition.
In a video posted on the official page of the Ministry of Health, Issa said that they are conducting different follow-up procedures and tracing all those who the patient had interacted with since his return to Libya.
On the other hand, The health Minister affirmed that the patient has been isolated and all measures are in place, calling on citizens to abide by the safety instructions given to them to keep safe through the crisis.
During the last period, the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord adopted 2020 general budget, which reached 38.5 billion LYD.
“Sada” economic newspaper got a copy of the budget allocations and how they are distributed among several sectors.
The 2020 budget allocated to the The General Electricity Company of Libya reached 600 million LYD, while 700 million LYD were allocated to the sector projects.
Moreover, 500 million LYD were devoted to the National Oil Corporation. Another 300 million LYD were dedicated to higher education as well as missions.
As far as subsidy expenditure’s section is concerned, 850 million LYD were allocated to subsidize pharmaceuticals, and 720 million LYD were allocated to subsidize electricity and public lighting.
In addition to 400 million LYD were devoted to public sanitary subsidy, and 250 million LYD as subsidies on water and sanitation services, while 3.4 million LYD were devoted to fuel subsidy.
Libya confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus today, with years of violence leaving its healthcare system highly vulnerable.
“This is a health system that was close to collapse before you get the coronavirus,” said Elizabeth Hoff, head of mission for the World Health Organization in Libya.
Equipment for testing is limited, there is very little protective gear and there is a severe shortage of medical workers, particularly in rural areas, Hoff said.
“There is a national plan, but funding has not yet been allocated for implementation,” she added.
The committee in charge of fighting the flu-like disease announced early today a ban on movement between cities and areas until further notice.
Libya confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus Today, with years of violence leaving its healthcare system highly vulnerable.
the first confirmed caseis a 73-year-old man, who crossed into Libya from neighboring Tunisia on March 5, after finishing Umra prayers in Saudi Arabia.
It should be noted that upon entering Libyan territories, he dad no symptoms of the disease. Yet, 4 days ago, his medical condition deteriorated. According to the National Center for Disease Control, he is receiving medical treatment and cough in isolation at a Tripoli hospital.
Libya has registered its first case of coronavirus infection in the country, the National Centre For Disease Control Claimed.
Stephanie Williams Said, “Despite the calls by many UN Member States, UNSMIL and the Secretary-General for an immediate cessation of hostilities to enable joint approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic, armed clashes, shelling, and mobilisation of forces in Libya continue, with unacceptable disregard for the safety and wellbeing of the civilian population.”
“In the past 48 hours, UNSMIL documented more than 13 violations of the humanitarian pause, which resulted in the killing of at least three civilians and injuries to others,” Williams added.
The Acting SRSG urges the authorities across Libya to release all prisoners who are arbitrarily detained, and consider releasing pre-trial prisoners, and in particular, women, children, persons with disabilities, migrants and refugees in the context of the COVID 19 outbreak.
“The continuation of the fighting risks an undetected and out-of-control spread of the COVID-19,” the Acting SRSG warned. She reiterated her call on all parties to the conflict in Libya to respect international human rights and humanitarian law, to abide by the commitments they have publicly made to halt all military operations, and to put the interests of their people and communities first, above any other considerations.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Sadiq Kabir, confirmed that the bank allocated funds for the medical supply just before issuing 2020 financial arrangements, indicating that the bank carried out fuel supply demands on time taking the public interest into account.
In correspondence addressed to Fayez Al Sarraj, Sadiq Kabir pointed out that, according to the payroll and promissory notes transmitted to the CBL from the Ministry of Finance, he began implementing the order to pay all public employees’ salaries for the months of January, February and March.
In the correspondence, Al Kabir said that the bank is involved in achieving the financial sustainability of the country through meeting the foreign exchange demand under the current circumstances; the blockade of major Libyan oil ports, the blockade of oil production and exports, as well as the collapse of oil prices in the international markets.
He also clarified that, during a meeting, the crisis committee agreed to increase the fees imposed on the foreign currency transactions, so that the foreign exchange selling system will be opened immediately. However, this decision was not issued.
This correspondence came as a response to a letter he received from the Chairman of the Presidential Council, Fayez Al Sarraj, in which has called on Al Kabir to pay all public employees’ salaries, to open line of credit for food and medical commodities, as well as for supplying raw materials for key industries.
Moreover, Al Sarraj noted that it is necessary to take urgent measures to implement the 2020 financial arrangements and to disburse the amount allocated for the contingency provisions.
As a result of the recommendations of the Supreme Committee and the Medical Consultative Committee concerned with taking measures to prevent coronavirus outbreak, the Director General of the Banking Supervision Authority of the Central Bank of Libya, Idris Al Ahimir, informed the directors of commercial banks and branch managers in the eastern region to stop the exchange or reception of financial deposits of banknotes or coins until a further notice.
It should be reminded that previously, Al Ahimir called on the managers and the general directors of the banks to make the working time be from 9.00 am until midday, and stressed the need to work in the rotational (shift) system with the aim of reducing the number of employees.