Libya reports 970 new Covid-19 cases

Tripoli, Nov 11 The National Centre for Disease Control of Libya has reported 970 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the national tally to 70,010.

Meanwhile, 732 more recoveries and 13 more deaths were registered, taking the counts to 41,512 and 957 respectively, said the centre.

Since the first case was reported in March, Libyan authorities have taken a series of precautionary measures against the pandemic, including closing the country's borders, shutting down schools and mosques, banning public gatherings and imposing a curfew, Xinhua reported.

( With inputs from IANS )

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