Egypt confirms 40 new coronavirus cases, two deaths – ministry

By Amwal Al Ghad English On Mar 17, 2020

Egypt's Minister of Health Hala Zayed — Egyptian Minister of Health Hala Zayed

Egypt confirmed on Monday 40 new coronavirus cases and two more deaths, bringing the total of the virus-related fatalities in the country to four, the health ministry said in a statement.
The ministry said the individuals were a 72-year-old German tourist who died in Luxor and a 50-year-old Egyptian in Dakahlia governorate, the statement said.

Egypt’s stock exchange halts trading in 40 shares at opening

Egypt’s tourism seen losing $1 billion a month due to coronavirus – minister