Filter for Libya Government Actions to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

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2020-08-09 Out Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Flights resumed at the Mitiga airport in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Sunday after a 4-month hiatus as part of the country’s efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-08-07 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Face masks are now mandatory for all persons in outdoor areas.Shops will be fined for allowing customers to enter without a face mask
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2020-08-05 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Shops will be fined if they open during curfew times
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2020-08-05 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
August 5, a curfew will be in place between 21:00 and 06:00 for a further five days.
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2020-08-05 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
There will be restrictions in place on all movement between cities during curfew hours, except for accessing essential goods and services such as foodstuffs which individuals will be required to obtain on foot. Drivers stopped during curfew times will also face fines.
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2020-07-31 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
24-hour lockdown for a period of five days commencing at 16:00 (local time) on July 31.
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2020-07-30 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Government of National Accord (GNA) announced a ban on prayers at mosques and public squares during the Eid al-Adha holiday between Thursday, July 30, and Sunday, August 2. measures are put in place to prevent large gatherings, especially in public parks and resorts, in light of the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebration.
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2020-07-30 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
GNA extended a ban on civil aviation for a further 15 days as of July 19. The ban excludes official visits, medevacs and cargo flights, return flights for Libyans abroad, and departure flights for both Libyans and foreigners.
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2020-07-30 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
closed during 24 lockdown (july 30-aug 5)
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2020-07-26 Out Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
July 20, that Misrata Airport (MRA) would open on Sunday, July 26, exclusively for departing passengers, and incoming passengers will not be able to enter Libya via MRA unless granted state authorization.
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2020-07-19 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
The Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) extended a ban on civil aviation for a further 15 days as of Sunday, July 19. **The ban excludes official visits, medevac and cargo flights, return flights for Libyans abroad, and departure flights for both Libyans and foreigners.
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2020-07-19 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
The Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) extended a ban on civil aviation for a further 15 days as of Sunday, July 19. **The ban excludes official visits, medevac and cargo flights, return flights for Libyans abroad, and departure flights for both Libyans and foreigners.
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2020-07-18 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
GNA extends week-day nationwide curfew from july 18 through August 2. The curfew is in place between 21:00 and 06:00 (local time) due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; however, the curfew does not apply on the weekends. The curfew may be extended at any time.
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2020-07-10 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
A full 48-hour ban on non-essential movement will also be enforced over the weekend of July 10 and 11, the fourth consecutive weekend of such restrictions.
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2020-07-07 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
The Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) has extended lockdown measures in place in areas under its control for ten days, from Tuesday, July 7, until Friday, July 17.
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2020-07-07 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
The Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) has extended the curfew from The curfew in the western and southern GNA-controlled areas remains in place between 20:00 and 06:00 (local time) in place in areas under its control for ten days, from Tuesday, July 7, until Friday, July 17.
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2020-06-13 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Healthcare worker training courses on COVID-19 conducted
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2020-06-07 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Extension until 17th June: Curfew
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2020-05-31 In Public health measures: General recommendations
NCDC orders the citizens of Sabha to isolate themselves in their city
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2020-05-23 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Call to observe lockdown also during Eid Al-Fitr
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2020-05-22 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Launch of the app "Aspetar COVID-19" to allowed some questionnaire based assessment of your risk and allow direct communcation with your doctor
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2020-05-20 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Additional laboratory accredited to detect the novel coronavirus
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2020-05-18 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Extension until 28th May: Curfew
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2020-05-18 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Launch of app that facilitates communication of MoH and provides "real time" updates of cases per region
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2020-05-17 In Public health measures: Testing policy
Comprehensive corona tests implemented to assess next measures in area
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2020-05-17 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Community surveys are launched within the municipality
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2020-05-13 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Additional laboratory openend to increase testing capacities
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2020-05-06 Out Lockdown: Full lockdown
Total lockdown, implemented by parallel government led by Khalifa Belqasim Haftar reliefed total lockdown (transfer into curfew)
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2020-05-06 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
In eastern Libya, the parallel government led by Khalifa Belqasim Haftar reduced its total lockdown to a daily curfew from 19.00 to 07.00. In-city movement is prohibited.
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2020-05-06 In Lockdown: Full lockdown
In eastern Libya, the parallel government led by Khalifa Belqasim Haftar has implemented a total lockdown
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2020-05-04 In Public health measures: General recommendations
The National Center for Disease Control provides advice to parents of special-needs children
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2020-05-04 Out Lockdown: Full lockdown
Full lock-down lifted
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2020-05-04 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
In connection with the full lockdown phase-out a curfew from 14.00 to 07.00 is put in place
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2020-04-30 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Television program "with the doctor" launched, including topics on COVID-19 awareness raising
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2020-04-28 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Road signs installed about basic protection measures
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2020-04-28 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Extension until 7th May: curfews (though at reduced hours between 9 am and 2 pm)
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2020-04-28 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Cars may also be used again during curfew hours, which were forbidden earlier
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2020-04-24 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Restaurants and Cafes closed
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2020-04-22 In Movement restrictions: Border checks 
Border checks for export trucks at Libya Tunisia border established to ensure flow of goods
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2020-04-21 Out Movement restrictions: Curfews
Certain exemption of curfews for fuel distribution network
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2020-04-19 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Call from head of the National Centre for Disease Control to municipalities to cooperate
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2020-04-17 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Vegetable and meat markets will be closed (bakeries and some shops will remain open to meet people’s needs)
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2020-04-17 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Requirement to wear face masks during curfew, until 27th April
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2020-04-17 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Only pedestrians will be allowed to go out between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. local time, until 27th April
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2020-04-15 In Public health measures: General recommendations
To follow the guidelines given by the ministry and take the situation seriously
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2020-04-13 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
The National Center for Disease Control continues to qualify rapid response teams to track suspected cases and cases in contact with confirmed cases of the emerging coronavirus.
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2020-04-08 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Health Ministry to provide financial reward for staff treating Covid-19 patients
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2020-04-07 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Extension: Presidential Council (PC) extends the ban on civil aviation for another two weeks
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2020-04-06 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Government exempts state-owned commercial real estate from usufruct fees
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2020-03-30 In Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies
Release of more than 450 prisoners to avoid spread in facilities
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2020-03-30 In Public health measures: General recommendations
National monitoring and response network urges people "stay at home"
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2020-03-30 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Distribution of 50 vehicles with sterilisation equipment
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2020-03-29 In Lockdown: Full lockdown
Only health personell and officials are allowed to leave their home for a week
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2020-03-28 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Preparation of further isolation sites
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2020-03-26 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Ministry of Health calls on all medical professionals to step-up and support the Covid-19 response
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2020-03-25 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Special training of 20 doctors implemented in Covid-19 response
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2020-03-24 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Import of 150 additional ventilators
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2020-03-21 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
6pm to 6am curfew set by government; adapted on 30.03.2020 to 14.00 to 07.00 and work hours limited from 9.00-12.00
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2020-03-21 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
The Presidential Council also prohibited travel among cities, except for health reasons and for government and public services of urgent matter.
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2020-03-21 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
It also ordered the closure of restaurants, cafes and party halls
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2020-03-21 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Ban of wedding ceremonies.
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2020-03-21 In Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations
Ban of funeral ceremonies.
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2020-03-18 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Curfew set from 6pm to 6am, extended on 23rd March for 10 days
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Closure of restaurants
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
ban of public and social gatherings including weddings
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Sisha bars and some other cafes that follow health regulations may stay open until 4pm
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2020-03-16 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Closing of all air and land ports of entry for two weeks
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
government employees advised to take annual leave
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2020-03-16 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
The Government of National Accord allocated half a billion dinars to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Libya.
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2020-03-16 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
closure of all border crossings
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2020-03-16 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
flights from and to Misrata airport suspended for three weeks
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2020-03-15 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
state of emergency declared and establishment of emergency committees in municipalities
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2020-03-13 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
closure of educational institutions for 2 weeks
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2020-02-24 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Libyan consulat in Milan urges citizens to be vigilant and careful if they are in the regions of Northern Italy
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