Preliminary epidemiological analysis of suspected cases of corona virus infection in Libya

Corona virus infection in Syria, Libya and Yemen; an alarming devastating threat

“…Hence then the spread of this contagious infection in Syria, Libya and Yemen will have a catastrophic impact not only on the citizens of these countries but all over the world. Corona virus have been confirmed in all countries surrounding Syria and full alert has been utilized in Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon, similarly those countries surrounding Libya, (Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia)as well as those surrounding Yemen (Oman and Saudi Arabia and even the African Horn countries and Madagascar) [5]. Therefore, concerns have been raised on the actual status of the spread of the corona virus infection in these countries and how they can be considered safe.…”

The epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in Libya during the ongoing-armed conflict. 

“…Libya was the last country in the MENA region to report the rst case of corona virus. However, preliminary epidemiological analysis carried out by Daw indicated COVID-19 might have arrived in Libya as early as January-February 2020, which has not been reported by the Libyan health authorities [24,25].…”

Modelling the epidemic spread of COVID-19 virus infection in Northern African countries

“…Since its discovery in China over three months ago, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused great concern particularly within overlapping countries where boarders cannot be easily controlled. In February this year, COVID-19 has embarked in Northern African countries including , Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco [1]. Devastated infrastructures complicated with political instability and lack of experience form fighting epidemics by the national authorities of this region may added to the late response to COVID-19.…”