Professor of Chest Diseases at the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Scientific Committee to Combat Coronavirus affiliated to the Ministry of Health Hossam Hosny warned of rising coronavirus cases during Ramadan, which will see gatherings increase with many citizens ignoring health measures. He stressed that social distancing is as much of a means to prevent the coronavirus as vaccinations are. Hosny added that the treatment protocol developed by the Scientific Committee has shown good results and was circulated to all hospitals. He said that the committee introduces new drugs to achieve the best possible results, and that it has included the antiviral favipiravir as the first drug for people infected with the coronavirus. Providing it in pharmacies is important and will be a great relief for those who need it instead of going to hospitals, he added.

Source: Egypt Independent April 11, 2021 11:15 UTC