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.