Egypt caps medical costs for COVID-19 treatment at private hospitals
Zayed instructs for ICUs, ventilators at public hospitals in Cairo
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International Day of Yoga: Indian Embassy in Cairo launches free online classes on 2 June
Classes aim to boost general well-being and productivity
Health Ministry urges retired medical staff to join coronavirus fray
Mental health support was provided to 420 COVID-19 cases at quarantine hospitals
COVID-19 crisis management based on science, professionalism: Al-Sisi
47% of Alexandria’s population live in unplanned housing, says Housing Minister
Unique late Ancient Egyptian cemetery discovered in Minya Governorate
Site of ancient Oxyrhynchus has produced 70% of literary papyri so far discovered
India urges cooperation against COVID-19 in ‘United We Fight’
Musicians come together to create song urging people to stand firm and thank frontline workers
Egypt presents cultural initiatives in virtual ministerial meeting
Culture Ministry’s YouTube channel hits 19 million views from 25 countries
Unique graduation project looks to reduce Egypt’s plastic consumption
The impacts of plastic pollution on the world’s water and marine life, as well as the food chain and public health, are becoming ever more apparent. On the back of this, global initiatives reducing or eliminating consumption of single-use plastic have gained momentum.
International Nurses Day celebrated under ‘Nursing the world to health’ theme
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi hails efforts of Egypt’s nurses during COVID-19 pandemic
Covid-19 pandemic ‘race of dying from infection or dying from hunger’: El-Erian
The contradiction is life versus livelihood, as life means to implement social distance and lookdowns to minimise infections and gain time until finding a vaccine for COVID-19, however the economy requires human connections, El Erian added in a live lecture entitled “Economic Management in the Coronavirus Era” on Thursday.
Secondary level final exams will go ahead to ensure equal opportunities: Shawky
Research papers can be submitted by hand or electronically, says Ministry of Education
Sohag’s Red Monastery brings ancient history to life with magnificence
Ancient church vividly brings together three eras in one mesmerising example of Egypt’s rich history
Ramez Galal ‘s Ramadan programme raises outrage, accused of sadism
Multiple calls have been made for programme to be taken off air due to safety fears
UN warns of worldwide hunger due to COVID-19
WFP Executive Director David Beasley has told the UN Security Council that there are 135 million people already facing crisis levels of hunger or worse. This is coupled with an additional 130 million people worldwide who are on the edge of starvation prompted by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Egypt starts clinical trials for COVID-19 treatment using blood plasma
Many countries have already started clinical trials using blood plasma including US, China, France, UAE, and India
Sultan Al Muayyad Mosque tells father and son tragedy
The Mosque of Sultan Al-Muayyad stands on the site of one of Egypt’s mightiest prisons in Egypt, which originally stood next to Bab Zuwayla. The prison had been established during the Fatimid era as a means to get rid of the state’s political enemies.
Health Ministry to manage burial of COVID-19 dead
Medical Syndicate denounces attempts to prevent burial of doctor died of coronavirus
Helwan University’s engineering students design reusable face masks
The masks were designed to provide maximum protection against virus infections, such as the coronavirus (Covid-19), at lower costs compared to cloth masks, as the muzzle is made of a light and coherent material, and can easily be sterilised and reused.
Egypt to apply WHO’s FCTC on illicit tobacco trade
The states participating in this protocol should be committed to the principles of equal sovereignty and territorial integrity, alongside no interference in the internal affairs of other countries
Al-Sisi urges limiting employees in office rather than work suspension
Egypt reports 128 new coronavirus cases, 9 new deaths on Tuesday
Egyptian expats, youth, and civil society mobilise against Covid-19
The civil society, along with Egyptian expatriates, have volunteered to join nationwide efforts to fight the pandemic.
Egypt-Sudan electricity interconnection officially operates at 70MW capacity
Egypt is to operate project at full capacity within 10 months: government sources
Communications networks overloaded by unprecedented pressure
Talaat added that Internet speeds are currently slow due to the excessive loads on local and international networks as people spend more time at home.
PM orders governors to provide necessary medical supplies to public, university hospitals
Madbouly added that the country may at some point need to use the services provided by university hospitals in the fight to curb the virus.
No intention to cancel university second-semester exams: Higher Education Minister
Ministry has taken into account all scenarios if Covid-19 crisis carries on
Private schools not obliged to return second-semester tuition fees: Education Minister
Shawki said that finding solutions to the issue is difficult, and needs extensive study and negotiations to satisfy all parties involved.
Prominent celebrities contract coronavirus
Events put on hold worldwide as pandemic continues
Weekend’s virtual concerts, plays, and festivals people can stream at home
Several Egyptian artists joined the movement including Ali El Haggar, Tamer Ashour, and Tarkeba band. Here are all the shows people can stream this weekend:
Museums, historical sites, parks you can virtually tour from your couch during coronavirus lockdown
Daily News Egypt lists a few places travellers can tour to stay entertained and connected to the world’s plethora of incredible cultural offerings.
Egypt operates flights to repatriate stranded citizens
Both Egypt and Kuwait have already halted flights with the outside world as part of precautions to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.