Egypt reports 165 new coronavirus cases, 21 fatalities

CAIRO - 3 September 2020: Egypt reported 165 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday bringing the total infection tally to 99,280 since the outbreak began in February.

The health ministry also reported 21 new deaths, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 5,461.

The statement said that 798 patients have been discharged after recovering from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 74,626.

Egypt has witnessed a slight increase in the daily tally of coronavirus cases since Monday, reversing a low of 89 infections on 22 August, the lowest daily infection toll since early April.

The surge comes as the government repeatedly urged caution to avoid a second wave of the pandemic, particularly with the advent of autumn.