Egypt’s coronavirus cases pass 4,000, with 201 new infections

By Amwal Al Ghad English On Apr 24, 2020

coronavirus cases Egypt newest — People wear protective face masks amid concerns over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) walk in front of the closed El Sayeda Zainab Mosque near markets that sell traditional Ramadan lanterns, in Cairo, Egypt, April 12, 2020. (Photo Credit: Mohamed Abd El Ghany / REUTERS)

Egypt’s coronavirus cases have passed 4,000 on Friday after reporting 201 new infections, according to a health ministry statement.

The total number of cases now stands at 4,092 in Egypt, the statement added.

The country also reported seven new fatalities on Friday, bringing the total number of deaths linked to the coronavirus to 294, it said.

The ministry said 71 Egyptian patients have fully recovered and been discharged from isolation hospitals and quarantine facilities, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,075.