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Egyptâs average daily COVID-19 infection rate reaches eight
Recovered cases were dismissed from hospitals after receiving necessary medical care

Average COVID-19 daily infection in Egypt decreases to 46 cases
 The Health Ministryâs Spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar explained that the average daily recovering from the Coronavirus reached 62 cases, after receiving the necessary medical care according to the guidelines of the World Health Organization, bringing the total number of people recovering from the Coronavirus to 445,139 cases.

Egyptâs epidemiological situation has remarkably low rates of infection
The minister also pointed out the possibility of citizens above the age of 18 obtaining a booster dose of coronavirus vaccines after six months of their last inoculation.

Unvaccinated people at higher risk of COVID-19 infection: Health Ministry
Abdel Ghaffar also added that the odds of infection among those who are unvaccinated in the 35 to 64 age group are four times higher and they are 18 times more likely to be hospitalised in the event of being infected.

Face shields alone not highly effective to prevent COVID-19 infection: Study
Microscopic droplets transported by sneeze vortex rings can get inside face shield through its top, bottom edges, study finds

COVID-19 infection rates increase 150% worldwide: Hala Zayed
During cabinet meeting, Madbouly directs for commencement of all cooperation protocols with Iraqi government

Smokers not more susceptible to COVID-19 infection: Researchers
Giving smokers alternative nicotine delivery means they might prefer these products over cigarettes, and produce better outcomes, says Polosa

COVID-19 made death of loved ones crueller and more painful
Daughter of first Egyptian doctor in Kuwait to die of virus describes her experience losing relative as expat in pandemic amid international flight suspension

High COVID-19 infection rate expectedover next two weeks: Madbouly
Egyptâs total coronavirus cases reach 26,384 with 6,447 recoveries

COVID-19 cases jump by thousands as disease goes into fourth month
UK scientists identify new symptom of highly contagious diseaseÂ

Infection control initiative provides Hep. C awareness to 22,000 beauty, health clubs
Ministry spokesperson Khaled Megahed said that they checked 5,685 beauty salons and health clubs in January alone in order to raise awareness and reduce the spread of hepatitis in second phase governorates which include Alexandria, Menoufiya, Red Sea, North and South Sinai.

Zero coronavirus infection in Egypt, eastern Mediterranean region, says WHO
The organisation also stressed that no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus were reported in the eastern Mediterranean region, saying that the WHO is working with countries to continue strengthening preparedness activities in line with international health regulations.

Doctors Syndicate to continue legal dispute over infection allowancesÂ
Infection allowance currently ranges between EGP 19-30 per month

In Video: Doctors protest to implement verdict of infection allowances
Egyptian doctors are currently entitled to only EGP 19 allowance if they are infected during work, despite the emerging deadly dangers they face in their jobs. âWe call for increasing the infection allowance to EGP 1,000 per month instead of the current EGP 19.â The Doctorsâ Syndicate will hold a demonstration in front of the …

Cabinet âfinallyâ considers raising infections compensation for doctors
While the Doctors Syndicate welcomes the decision, it will not withdraw its lawsuit

Doctors Syndicate to take legal action if infections compensation increase is not implemented
A month after its ratification, the cabinet did not yet implement the court decision of increasing doctorsâ infections compensation

Verdict on government request to withhold doctorsâ compensation to be issued in May
Government refuses to increase infection compensation to EGP 1,000, claiming financial burden

Egypt has already taken preventative measures against âZikaâ outbreak: Health Ministry
WHO declared Zika virus a public health emergency of international concern

Court accepts lawsuit to increase doctors’ infection allowance
Court rejected demand to approve a treatment allowance of EGP 3,000

Health Ministry agrees to amend Mehrezâs cause of death to meningitis
Ministry changes its earlier report on doctorâs death, instead of âcar accidentâ

Ministry of Health denies meningitis outbreak in Luxor following deaths
A total of 110 deaths across Egypt are not related to viral infections