COVID-19

Environment Ministry issues 1st guidance for cruises in protectorates

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 - 02:21 GMT

The ministry issued on Thursday the guidelines on the ways of disposal of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) waste in several sectors.

Manpower min.: 1,435 Egyptians stranded in Kuwait to return home Friday

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 - 11:25 GMT

The flights are operated by the airlines of Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways and Air Arabia Egypt companies.

Cairo receives visitors from 5 countries as airports open up

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 - 10:01 GMT

Cairo International Airport on Thursday night received five flights from France, UK, Italy, Belgium and Lebanon, carrying 801 visitors on the third day of Egypt’s resumption of international flights amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Cairo’s historical Al Hussein Mosque closed for COVID-19 restriction violations

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 - 06:51 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Endowment on Thursday closed the historical and sacred Al Hussein Mosque in the capital, Cairo, days after mosques have been allowed to open amid the coronavirus crisis. Some worshippers failed to cling to the preventive measures

Scientific Research min.: Egypt developing 4 COVID-19 vaccines

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 - 03:35 GMT

A research team at the National Research Centre discovered that there are three natural materials that can diminish the virus.

Egypt records 1503, 81 deaths

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 - 08:32 GMT

Egypt recorded, Wednesday, 1503 new coronavirus cases, upping the total number of confirmed cases to 69814.

Pics: Egypt receives tourists from many states as airports open up

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 - 06:15 GMT

Cairo International Airport in the Egyptian capital received a total of seven flights from the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Tunisia, Kuwait and Italy, carrying 1255 passengers.

Egypt's Sisi urges sticking to coronavirus measures to protect construction workers

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 - 04:57 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi affirmed the need to stick to all preventive measures against coronavirus (COVID-19), during a tour he made to follow up on construction projects in Cairo’s popular Nasr City district, the Presidency said on Wednesda

Coronavirus death toll among doctors rises to 108

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 - 03:06 GMT

Death toll among doctors due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has reached 108 doctors according to Egyptian Medical Syndicate member Ibrahim al-Zayat.

Egypt records 1557 COVID-19 cases, 81 deaths

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 - 08:26 GMT

Egypt recorded, Tuesday, 1557 new coronavirus cases, upping the total number of confirmed cases to 68311.

Egypt’s revenues lose more than LE125B over 3 months due to COVID-19

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 - 12:22 GMT

Ma’it added during a TV interview that the government had not received fees for 3 months for airline tickets or departure of foreigners.

One4All: Private sector, civil society, start-up initiative to fight COVID-19

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 10:45 GMT

Amid the spread of Covid-19 and the lack of information and medical and phycological support, an initiative called One4all was launched last March to provide help for Egyptians and Arabs.

Egypt records 1556 COVID-19 cases, 83 deaths

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 08:38 GMT

Egypt recorded, Sunday, 1556 new coronavirus cases, upping the total number of confirmed cases to 66754.

Different victims of COVID 19: Impact beyond daily numbers

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 06:03 GMT

With the rising numbers, tightening measures, and expanding the home isolation, people dealt with the new normal their own way. Homes turned into offices during working hours, and social clubs for children afterwards.

Egypt expected to flatten coronavirus curve after upcoming rise: Minister

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 01:40 GMT

The number of coronavirus cases in Egypt during the past days has been stable, Minister of Higher Education Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, adding that this state will make the scenarios in the coming days more predictable.

Gamea: Private sector key partner in shaping industrial development policies

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 01:05 GMT

Trade Minister Neveen Gamea on Monday affirmed the keenness of her ministry on activating the role of the private sector as a key partner in outlining policies of upgrading the industrial and export sectors.

Uber launches safety measures, new on-trip protocol as Egypt coexists with COVID-19

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 10:16 GMT

According to the ride hailing company, it is taking unprecedented actions to help everyone who uses its app stay safe and healthy while on trip.

Egypt records 1265 COVID-19 cases, 81 deaths

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 - 08:37 GMT

Egypt recorded, Sunday, 1265 new coronavirus cases, upping the total number of confirmed cases to 65188.

Cabinet reveals change in consumption rates of some goods, services

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 - 08:25 GMT

The Cabinet announced Sunday that the expenditure of citizens on medical products increased by 80 percent due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

1K Egyptian expats repatriated on June 28-29 from Kuwait

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 - 08:10 GMT

The international airports of Cairo and Sohag are receiving on June 28-29 seven flights repatriating 1,070 Egyptian expats who were stuck in Kuwait over the COVID-19 outbreak.

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