Egypt
Police arrest eight people in Hurghada for violating overnight shop closures
March 23, 2020
Police arrest eight people in Hurghada for violating overnight shop closures
Police on Monday have arrested eight people in Hurghada for working at shops and cafes which chose to remain open…
Thousands of colognes flood market to meet Egypt’s demand for rubbing alcohol
March 23, 2020
Thousands of colognes flood market to meet Egypt’s demand for rubbing alcohol
The Sugar and Integrated Industries Company, a subsidiary of the state-owned Food Industries Holding Company (FIHC), announced it would pump…
Egypt installs checkpoints to sanitize vehicles in Marsa Matrouh
March 23, 2020
Egypt installs checkpoints to sanitize vehicles in Marsa Matrouh
Marsa Matrouh Governorate has teamed up with the Health and Veterinary Directorate to install three sterilization checkpoints at Kilo 21,…
Minister denies reports of illegal immigrants from Italy carrying coronavirus to Egypt
March 23, 2020
Minister denies reports of illegal immigrants from Italy carrying coronavirus to Egypt
Egypt’s Expatriate Affairs Minister Nabila Makram denied reports that a boat from Italy carrying illegal Egyptian immigrants infected with coronavirus…
Private hospital in Giza shuts down after doctor catches coronavirus
March 23, 2020
Private hospital in Giza shuts down after doctor catches coronavirus
The private Shorouk hospital in Giza’s al-Haram district announced on Facebook that it would be closing temporarily and cooperating with…
Egypt’s military said a senior officer died Sunday following his infection from the coronavirus
March 22, 2020
Egypt’s military said a senior officer died Sunday following his infection from the coronavirus
The military said in a statement that Major General Khaled Shaltout was infected while participating in sterilization which the military…
Egypt confirms four new deaths, 33 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 327
March 22, 2020
Egypt confirms four new deaths, 33 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 327
Egypt announced on Sunday 33 new coronavirus cases and four additional deaths, bringing the total number of cases confirmed so…
Egypt sees windy, dusty weather on Monday
March 22, 2020
Egypt sees windy, dusty weather on Monday
Meteorologists anticipate windy weather blowing up dust and sand over much of Egypt on Monday, with moderate winds at southern…
Financial Regulatory Authority donates LE250 million to support Egypt’s fight against virus
March 22, 2020
Financial Regulatory Authority donates LE250 million to support Egypt’s fight against virus
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has donated LE250 million of its available surpluses to support governmental efforts helping the most…
Dar al-Ifta issues fatwa calling to commit to coronavirus suspensions
March 22, 2020
Dar al-Ifta issues fatwa calling to commit to coronavirus suspensions
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta issued a fatwa on Sunday calling on people to abide by medical regulations against the coronavirus, especially…