Egypt reports 145 new coronavirus cases, lowest in September

CAIRO - 4 September 2020: Egypt reported 145 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the lowest in September, bringing the total infection tally to 99,425 since the outbreak began in February.

The health ministry also reported 18 new deaths, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 5,479.

The statement said that 789 patients have been discharged after recovering from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 75,415                                                                                                                                                                                                              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.