Egypt confirms 1,475 new coronavirus cases, 87 fatalities on Sunday

By Amwal Al Ghad English On Jun 21, 2020

coronavirus Egypt — Men wearing protective face masks are pictured in downtown Cairo, amidst concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Egypt, May 2, 2020. (Photo Credit: REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany)

Egypt reported on Sunday 1,475 new coronavirus cases, taking the toll to 55,233, according to a health ministry statement.

The country also confirmed 87 new deaths that took the tally of virus fatalities to 2,193. However, the total number of recoveries has surged to 14,736 on Sunday from 14,327 on Saturday, the statement said.