The head of Preventive Medicine Sector at the Ministry of Health Alaa Eid has blamed laxity in following preventive measures as behind the recent rise in coronavirus infections, particularly in governorates other than Cairo. Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 643 new coronavirus cases, down from 647 on Sunday. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Sunday against an imminent third wave of coronavirus in Egypt, stressing the need to adhere to precautionary measures. The Health Ministry is currently working to vaccinate medical staff, people over the age of 65, and those with chronic illnesses. Egypt is currently using China’s Sinopharm vaccine for its campaign will soon receive a shipment of six million doses of the UK’s AstraOxford vaccine.

Source: Egypt Independent March 23, 2021 09:40 UTC