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Latest in Tag: Egypt

Egypt’s COVID-19 cases up to 3,659, with 276 fatalities so farÂ
New decisions on curfew expected on Thursday, after weekly cabinet meeting

Nationwide heatwave to hit Egypt until Friday: Meteorological Authority
Air quality will be affected by sandy winds

Egypt exports $20m worth of medicinal, aromatic plants, herbs in 1Q2020
Amgad El-Kady, General Manager of the Technology and Innovation Industrial Council

Egypt sends COVID-19 medical aid to US
Emergency supplies include anaesthetics, medication, body bags, masks, testing swabs

China’s FM to Daily News Egypt: Following Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy to build a community with a shared future for mankind through international cooperation against COVID-19
Friedrich Engels said, “There is no great historical evil without a compensating historical progress.” Human history is a story of mankind wrestling with various diseases and disasters, always emerging stronger and more resilient

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

Limited impact of COVID-19 on Chinese businesses in Egypt: Embassy
Chinese direct investments in Egypt increase 40% in 2019, says ambassador Liao

China to send Egypt additional medical aid to help fight COVID-19
Beijing ambassador denies discrimination against African nationals

Egypt’s food exports likely to decrease 30% due to COVID-19: FEC
Factories risk halting operations if coronavirus crisis lasts for three months, says Berzi

Egypt considers new fund supporting tourism workers in times of crisis
The ministry said the lack of information prevents many workers from getting their full rights, whilst also preventing financial support from arriving to those who deserve it, especially during crises.

Egypt allows exceptional flight to London despite aviation suspension
Flight to depart Cairo on Wednesday

CBE, government policies shield Egypt from crises, preserve economic stability: Moeit
Minister of Finance stresses harmony of fiscal, monetary policy in managing liquidity, maintaining economic reform path in Egypt

Egypt sees daily record of 171 Covid-19 cases
Country’s total infections rise to 2,844

Al-Sisi, Modi discuss coronavirus cooperation
Pair agree on exchanging experiences in combating pandemic, preventive healthcare

Egypt, Italy launch applied technology schools project expansion
Thursday’s agreement, worth EGP 40.8m, seeks to increase outreach of project developing applied technology schools

Egypt, Italy sign EGP 42m social welfare project agreement
During the agreement signing, Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat emphasised the strong strategic economic relations between Egypt and Italy.

Egypt launches app for COVID-19 information to hearing, speech impaired
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat said the app aims to support those with disabilities who show symptoms of the virus reach the necessary health services.

Egypt pays EGP 14.468bn to contractors in compensation for reforms’ resulted losses
El-Gazzar said the amount paid represents 83.58% of the total value of compensations, which amounted to EGP 17.311bn during the period from 2 May 2018 to 29 December 2019.

Egypt’s security forces raid terror cell in Al-Amireya, neutralise all militants
One police officer was killed, one other officer, two security personnel injured during raid

Egypt supports animal-based tourism, felucca workers
According to Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Anany, guards working at archaeological sites, are also covered by the initiative.

Al-Sisi meets top army commanders on COVID-19 fight
Egypt records highest 24-hour infections of 160, bringing total to 2,350 with 178 fatalities

German-made high speed S43 submarine joins Egypt’s navyÂ
S43 submarine is equipped with the latest combat, navigation, communications and electronic warfare systems

85% of Egypt’s COVID-19 infections recover without treatment: WHO Â
Egypt reports 125 new coronavirus cases and 5 deaths, raising total to 2,190 infections and 164 deaths

Egypt to achieve positive growth rates in 2020 despite COVID-19: Planning Minister
Coronavirus crisis erupted when Egyptian economy was at its best, says Al-Saeed

13% of Egypt’s coronavirus infections amongst healthcare workers: WHOÂ
In a press conference on Monday, Jabbour added that 13% of Egypt’s coronavirus infections are amongst healthcare workers.Â

South Korea doubles support for Egypt’s Covid-19 fight: Ambassador
Seoul to provide Cairo with $400,000 in emergency assistance, medical equipment

Italy, UK, Mexico praise Egypt on repatriation flights
The Egyptian authorities helped in arranging several flights as part of efforts to repatriate foreigners in the country. The flight suspension was enforced at all airports in Egypt, as part of state efforts to control the further spread of the coronavirus.

Egypt calls for UN comprehensive human rights approach amid COVID-19 outbreak
UN representative highlights impact on rights to life, work, food, health, medicine amongst other areas

Japanese antiviral added to Egypt’s Covid-19 treatment protocol: health official Â
Avigan used in Japan for new influenza strains, shows promise with coronavirus patients

Egypt lowers fuel prices by 3%
Fuel prices fall by 25 piastres due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic which has dented oil prices