Egypt records 1,576 new coronavirus cases, 85 deaths on Monday

By Amwal Al Ghad English On Jun 22, 2020

Egypt coronavirus — A worker wears protective gear as he sprays disinfectant, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Hurghada International Airport in Hurghada, Egypt, June 18, 2020. (Photo Credit: REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany)

Egypt confirmed on Monday 1,576 new coronavirus cases, taking the toll to 56,809, according to a health ministry statement.

The North African country also declared 85 new deaths that took the tally of virus fatalities to 2,278. However, the total number of recoveries has risen to 15,133 on Monday from 14,736 on Sunday, the statement said.

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