Egypt quarantines 300 families in Daqahlia in bid to contain coronavirus outbreak: Minister
Egypt
March 17, 2020
Egypt quarantines 300 families in Daqahlia in bid to contain coronavirus outbreak: Minister
Egypt’s Health Ministry has moved to place 300 families in Daqahlia under quarantine as fears rise over increasing numbers of…
In battle against coronavirus, Egypt issues resolution to reduce public work
Egypt
March 17, 2020
In battle against coronavirus, Egypt issues resolution to reduce public work
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued a resolution to reduce the number of workers in government departments and agencies, as…
Egypt confirms two deaths, 40 new cases of coronavirus, raising total to 166
Egypt
March 17, 2020
Egypt confirms two deaths, 40 new cases of coronavirus, raising total to 166
Egypt announced on Monday 40 new coronavirus cases and two additional deaths, with a total of 166 cases and four…
Central Bank of Egypt slashes key interest rates by 3 percent
Business
March 17, 2020
Central Bank of Egypt slashes key interest rates by 3 percent
The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) during an unscheduled meeting on Monday has chosen to slash…
Egypt sees light to medium rains for Wednesday, Thursday
Egypt
March 17, 2020
Egypt sees light to medium rains for Wednesday, Thursday
Meteorologists predict light rains on Wednesday and Thursday over Cairo and the northwestern coasts, as light to medium rains will…
Egypt to ban public shishas, close gyms over coronavirus
Egypt
March 16, 2020
Egypt to ban public shishas, close gyms over coronavirus
Egypt’s latest precautionary measures against the coronavirus include banning shisha services in public places and shutting down gyms and sports…
Egypt suspends flights until March 31 over coronavirus
Egypt
March 16, 2020
Egypt suspends flights until March 31 over coronavirus
Egypt has moved to suspend all air traffic across the country’s airports beginning Thursday at noon and lasting until March…
Coronavirus likely to increase US dollar exchange rate in Egypt: Experts
Business
March 16, 2020
Coronavirus likely to increase US dollar exchange rate in Egypt: Experts
Experts anticipate that the worldwide spread of the novel coronavirus will increase the US dollar’s exchange rate against the Egyptian…
Egypt’s stock of basic commodities will last 4 months: Minister
Egypt
March 16, 2020
Egypt’s stock of basic commodities will last 4 months: Minister
Egypt has a stock of basic commodities that will last four months and supplies of poultry and beef will last…
CBE announces measures to mitigate coronavirus impact on banking sector
Business
March 16, 2020
CBE announces measures to mitigate coronavirus impact on banking sector
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced, on Sunday, a set of preventive measures in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19)…