Minister of Economy, Ali al-Issawi declared the possibility of taking additional, required and exceptional measures not only to guarantee that the spread of COVID-19 will not affect the Libyan economy, but also to ensure the availability of food and medicine.
Al-Issawi also confirmed the formation of a Joint Commission with the private sector that aims to study the effects of the new epidemic on the Libyan sector, as well as to submit recommendations to the state so it takes the necessary measures.
The minister added that the state has a sufficient storage of commodities, and recommended citizens to purchase one month commodities so as to avoid overcrowding in the marketplace.