Libya: Lack of COVID-19 Tests When Boats Return Risks Surge in Cases, Warns International Rescue Committee
July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020
NEW YORK, July 10 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release:
Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers intercepted at sea and returned to Libya must be provided with COVID-19 testing to prevent them falling through the cracks and being unable to access the care they need, the International Rescue Committee warns.
Since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Libya on March 25, over 3,100 people have been brought back to Libya's shores - and no . . .
Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers intercepted at sea and returned to Libya must be provided with COVID-19 testing to prevent them falling through the cracks and being unable to access the care they need, the International Rescue Committee warns.
Since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Libya on March 25, over 3,100 people have been brought back to Libya's shores - and no . . .