Eid's wife also died of the virus on Thursday evening.

Eid contracted the virus over a week ago. He was admitted to police hospital with his wife for medical treatment.

Eid competed on the individual seat for the "Future of the Homeland Party" and got the highest votes and succeeded in the run-off for two seats and won the parliament membership.

Eid worked at Suez security directorate for several years. He was deputy head of the security directorate in Suez.