Quarantine

What to do if you have suspected coronavirus disease in Egypt

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 - 05:14 GMT

On Monday, the ministry has explained to people the steps to follow if they contract coronavirus.

Switzerland cancels quarantine requirement for arrivals from Egypt, 4 other countries

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 - 04:42 GMT

The Swiss government announced on Friday canceling the quarantine requirement for arrivals in Switzerland from Egypt, the UK, Malawi, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic.

Egypt records 566 COVID-19 cases, 38 deaths on June 19

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 08:53 GMT

That is in addition to the recovery of 456 patients at quarantine hospitals.

et guide for Egyptian travelers amid international COVID regulations

Tue, 25 May 2021 - 03:09 GMT

Many citizens around the world are overwhelmed by the desire to travel after their suffer from lockdown and precautionary measures under the Coronavirus pandemic that is still recording high infection and death rates.

In pics: Initiative converts Ismailia streets into art pieces

Tue, 11 May 2021 - 04:41 GMT

Aboul Magd assured that travelers who arrive in Egypt, by air, sea or land, are obliged to show a negative PCR test to be allowed entry.

Egyptian security summons video shooter of death at quarantine hospital for investigation

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 - 12:10 GMT

His excuse for being present in the "quarantine section" at the hospital is that his aunt was lying in the intensive care and was among the four patients who died.

Ibn Sina’s advice on COVID-19, a documentary film to screen at Alexandria Opera House on Dec. 25

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 - 02:20 GMT

The Egyptian Opera House is organizing the Alexandria Opera Cinema Club in cooperation with the National Film Center and the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Alexandria, on December 25 at 7 p.m.

Official speculates COVID-19 infections in Egypt hit 0 mid-September

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 - 04:43 GMT

Shawki highlighted that the percentage of recovery at quarantine hospitals has become 61 percent.

Luxor General Hospital releases last 2 Covid-19 patients, celebrates end of quarantine, rejoining health insurance forces

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 - 12:56 GMT

Luxor General Hospital celebrated the release of the last two Covid-19 cases from the intensive care unit on Tuesday and braces for rejoining the regular healthcare system.

Egypt’s information minister recovers from coronavirus

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 - 12:46 GMT

“Today is my first workday after two weeks in house quarantine,” Heikal said.

Sisi visits field quarantine hospital established by Egyptian Armed Forces

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 - 05:49 GMT

The hospital consists of 4,000 beds, ambulance cars and helicopters, as stated by Presidency Spokesperson Basam Rady.

Egyptian irrigation minister’s isolation ends Monday after contacting infected governor

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 - 02:28 GMT

Minister Abdel Ati was required to isolate himself and adhere to all medical precautions.

Deputy governor of Upper Egypt’s Aswan catches coronavirus

Wed, 27 May 2020 - 05:55 GMT

Yehia will be quarantined at home and will receive the necessary medical care, the statement by the office said, adding that contacts will be also tested.

Yoga teachers in Egypt create a silver lining for the quarantine

Sun, 24 May 2020 - 06:40 GMT

Online yoga booms as people practice social distancing, and virtual yoga might well continue to be popular after the lockdown.

3rd exceptional flight carrying stranded Egyptians from Riyadh arrives Marsa Alam

Sat, 23 May 2020 - 04:19 GMT

Marsa Alam International Airport received Friday an exceptional flight carrying 165 Egyptian passengers stranded in Saudi Arabia.

Irrigation Min. self-isolates at home after meeting with infected governor

Thu, 21 May 2020 - 07:57 GMT

Minister of Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Atti announced he will self-isolate at home for two weeks after he held a meeting with the Daqahlia governor who tested positive to coronavirus.

EXCLUSIVE: Egypt to install thermal scanners at Cairo International Airport to detect COVID-19 cases

Sat, 16 May 2020 - 03:45 GMT

This will be considered the first operation for the Sphinx International Airport.

Marsa Alam airport receives flight from Saudi Arabia carrying 300 stranded Egyptians

Fri, 15 May 2020 - 02:52 GMT

The arrivals have undergone the preventive procedures in order to be moved to hotel for a 14-day quarantine.

6 judges, prosecution members in Egypt test positive for coronavirus

Fri, 15 May 2020 - 11:07 GMT

Five cases are quarantined in hospitals, while one case has been isolated at home, the room noted.

Egyptian doctor who lost eyesight while working at quarantine hospital to be treated at state's expense

Thu, 14 May 2020 - 05:00 GMT

A doctor who lost his eyesight at a quarantine hospital owing to a heart attack and severe increase in blood pressure will be treated at the expense of the state.

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