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MP Eid Hiekal contracts COVID-19
Hiekal is fifth MP to contract virus
Belgian prince contracts coronavirus after attending party breaking Spanish restrictions
Rafaela Valenzuela, the Spanish government delegate in Cordoba, criticized the Belgian prince and others at the party, saying they were “completely irresponsible.”
Tahya Misr Fund sends medical conveys to 550,000 of neediest families
Aid started with four governorates, expanded to 22 governorates
Egypt sees highest daily Covid-19 record of 1,367 cases
Egypt’s total confirmed cases up to 23,449 with 5,693 recoveries
Egypt still uses HCQ for treating some Covid-19 cases: Health Ministry
WHO temporarily halted anti-malarial’s trials on coronavirus patients following The Lancet warning on side effects
Al-Sisi, Macron stress the need for political solution in Libya, reject foreign interference
Speaker of Libyan parliament met with Egyptian officials during visit to Cairo
Sudan attempts to solve border tensions with Ethiopia via diplomacy
The incursions, which occurred near Sudan’s eastern borders, saw a Sudanese military officer and a child killed, and several civilians injured.
Zayed urges COVID-19 recoveries to donate plasma to help save others
Minister says more than 10,000 PCR tests were conducted to medical workers
Wearing face masks obligatory on transportation: Interior Ministry
Egypt starts two-week nationwide curfew from 20:00 on Saturday
No need for private hospitals to start treating Covid-19 cases: Cleopatra Hospitals
Fall-off in reported cases expected at same time as government begins reopening phase plans
8 exceptional flights will repatriate 1,400 Egyptian stranded in Lebanon
Repatriation flights to operate in first week of June
Lessons from China’s COVID-19 response
Trump even argued in an interview with Reuters that China’s handling of the novel coronavirus is proof that Beijing “will do anything they can” to ensure he loses his campaign for re-election.
Health Ministry provides medical supply bags to suspected COVID-19 cases
Hospitals will distribute bags to those in direct contact with COVID-19 patients and those with slight symptoms
Egypt’s enemies try to discredit state’s anti-pandemic efforts, achievements: Al-Sisi
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly says 330 hospitals affiliated with the government provides Covid-19 testing, treatment
Ethiopia says it won’t accept Egypt’s ‘historic rights’ to Nile water
Egyptian government is yet to respond to this statement
Minneapolis mayor calls for arrest of police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck
‘The man who died at the police’s hands deserves justice,’ says Jacob Frey
Al-Sisi ratifies financial, technical cooperation agreements with Germany
Two Egypt-Germany cooperation agreements for FY2018 were signed in November 2019
173 illegal constructions on waterways in Damietta referred to military prosecution
Encroachments are removed at expense of violators
Egypt prepares for possible resumption of congregational prayers in mosques
Upcoming cabinet meeting will discuss the issue
Health Ministry offers free COVID-19 tests for suspected cases
Covid-19 test costs EGP 1,000 for those who want to check on themselves showing no symptoms
Saudi Arabia aims to reopen on 21 June
Friday prayer to be allowed in Kingdom, except Mecca, starting 31 May
Health Ministry urges retired medical staff to join coronavirus fray
Mental health support was provided to 420 COVID-19 cases at quarantine hospitals
Egypt, France discuss situation of Libyan, Palestinian crises
They also tackle developments of GERD talks
800 repatriated Egyptians leave Ain Shams University dorms after quarantine
Further 568 repatriated Egyptians have left quarantine at Beni Suef University dorms
Anger as 3 further COVID-19 fatalities among doctors reported
Health Ministry announces quarantine hospital for medical workers battling pandemic, as total numbers affected rise to 19 fatalities, 350 infections
Egypt’s confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 17,967 and 4,900 recoveries
19,578 rapid tests and 8,913 PCR tests have been conducted on healthcare workers, says Zayed
SIS head meets with US journalists over inaccurate reporting
US journalists were taken to task over the ‘professional errors’ in reporting on recent events in Egypt
COVID-19 cases up to 16,513 total, as 100 days pass since first case
Teachers Syndicate announces fourth virus-related death among teachers
Repatriation flights to stop during Eid Al-Fitr
Egypt has repatriated over 24,000 nationals stranded abroad since March, says Civil Aviation Ministry
Shoukry, Raab discuss enhancing bilateral Egypt UK relations
A statement by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Ahmed Hafez, said the two ministers praised Egypt-UK cooperation during the phone call. He also mentioned the importance of further enhancing the cooperation to achieve the interests of the two countries.