Libya’s Presidencial Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions on Saturday to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18.

In a statement, Libya’s internationally recognized government stressed that the curfew is from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. amid Coronavirus fears, adding that it cancelled the total curfew on Friday and Saturday.

The curfew also closes all mosques at all prayer times, with worshippers allowed to walk to mosques for Friday prayers.

Educational institutions, cafes, restaurants, events halls, clubs, entertainment centres and commercial outlets will remain closed as well.

It also bans funerals, weddings and mass transport but makes exceptions for food companies and outlets, bakeries, petrol stations – during non-curfew hours.

It also bans funerals, weddings and mass transport but makes exceptions for food companies and outlets, bakeries, petrol stations – during non-curfew hours.

However, It excludes all necessary activities such as state, security and health institutions, pharmacies, environmental activities, electricity, energy, communications and transport.

State institutions that are needed for life to continue must operate with minimum staffing and prevent large gatherings of staff.