Libya’s National Center for Disease Control says 14 new COVID-19 cases have been reported, bringing the total to 196.

Of the newly infected, 11 have been detected in the southern city of Sabha, the centre said.

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It also said the country has registered 52 recoveries and 5 deaths.

Libyan authorities have closed the country’s borders, banned public gatherings, and imposed a curfew in order to fight the virus. (Xinhua/NAN)