Health Ministry calls against bullying COVID-19 patients

CAIRO – 8 June 2020: The Ministry of Health published a video on its official Facebook page explaining the danger of bullying coronavirus patients.

In the video, the ministry called on citizens not to bully people infected with the virus, and to treat them normally, while taking preventive and precautionary measures to protect themselves from infection.

The motion graphics footage advised citizens on how to deal with COVID-19 patients without blaming them so that they do not get embarrassed or scared, or hide their illness instead of seeking help.

“This is too bad for their physical and mental health. We all have a big role in stopping any harm; specially bullying, stigma, and harsh words to patients, or doctors and nurses who take care of them,” says the video.

The Ministry of Health also revealed the regulations controlling the release of moderate cases of COVID-19 from isolation hospitals, most importantly that they complete 10 days since the onset of the symptoms and show no rise in temperature and no respiratory issues in three days of isolation. Additionally, the released cases' rate of oxygen saturation in the blood should not be less than 92 percent by natural breathing and without the help of external oxygen.

The Ministry of Health republishes its hotline number "105", "15335" and WhatsApp number "01553105105", in addition to the "Health Egypt" application available on phones to answer any inquiries regarding the coronavirus.