The Director of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr.Badr Al-Din Al-Najjar, said that there is a “high possibility” that the mutated Indian strain of COVID-19, known as the Delta variant, will reach Libya, after spreading to neighbouring countries such as Tunisia and Egypt.
Al-Najjar added on Monday, that the Delta variant “is characterized by a very rapid spread,” warning of its complications, as it “may be stronger than other strains.”
He confirmed that there is no protection, except for those who received two doses of the vaccine, which are due to officially be administered next week.
Al-Najjar spoke about the conditions of the isolation centers, and the healthcare capabilities available to address the pandemic and reduce the possible spread of the Delta strain into the country.
He noted that the isolation centers in the western region “such as Zawiya, Surman, and Rigdalin are under great pressure due to the increase in the number of infections.”
Al-Najjar pointed out that the operator machines that recognize Delta strain will arrive in Libya within ten days.