Concerns over Possible Second Wave of Pandemic in Egypt

A man wearing a protective face mask, amid concerns over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reads Al Joumhouria Newspaper on a street in downtown Cairo. Reuters file photo
A man wearing a protective face mask, amid concerns over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reads Al Joumhouria Newspaper on a street in downtown Cairo. Reuters file photo
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Concerns over Possible Second Wave of Pandemic in Egypt

A man wearing a protective face mask, amid concerns over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reads Al Joumhouria Newspaper on a street in downtown Cairo. Reuters file photo
A man wearing a protective face mask, amid concerns over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reads Al Joumhouria Newspaper on a street in downtown Cairo. Reuters file photo

Egypt’s coronavirus cases have dropped slightly despite concerns over a second wave of infections.

Officials have stressed that fighting the pandemic remains a top priority but that the people should respect social distancing measures.

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced Tuesday that 1,109 people recovered from the coronavirus and were discharged from hospitals, bringing the total number of recoveries to 54,888.

It stated that 24 patients died and 168 new people tested positive for the COVID-19 disease, increasing the tally of registered cases in Egypt to 95,834 with 5,059 deaths.

The authorities have been demanding the people to wear masks in public and respect health ministers. In a related measure, the Egyptian Ministry of Interior has taken legal action against 1,198 public transport drivers for not wearing masks.

In another context, the Supreme Council of University Hospitals held a meeting to discuss efforts exerted by university hospitals to receive and treat COVID-19 patients.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Khaled Abdel Ghaffar called for honoring hospital staff who have lost their lives from complications caused by COVID-19.

He also urged earmarking university hospitals with funds to treat coronavirus patients.

Abdel Ghaffar underscored the importance of conducting an assessment two weeks from now and taking necessary precautions for any possible wave of infections in the winter.

The ministry was ordered to prepare a plan to deal with the possible second wave by benefiting from the expertise of medical staff in various university hospitals in terms of dealing with patients and using treatment protocols.



Israel Says it Killed Head of Mujahideen Brigades in Gaza

Palestinians search for bodies and survivors among the rubble of a destroyed house following an Israeli airstrike on Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City, 07 June 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
Palestinians search for bodies and survivors among the rubble of a destroyed house following an Israeli airstrike on Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City, 07 June 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
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Israel Says it Killed Head of Mujahideen Brigades in Gaza

Palestinians search for bodies and survivors among the rubble of a destroyed house following an Israeli airstrike on Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City, 07 June 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
Palestinians search for bodies and survivors among the rubble of a destroyed house following an Israeli airstrike on Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City, 07 June 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Israel’s military has said it killed the head of the Mujahideen Brigades, Asaad Abou Sharia, in Gaza City on Saturday.

Abu Sharia was killed in a joint operation with Israel’s Shin Bet security agency, the army said.

His death and that of his brother Ahmed Abu Sharia were confirmed by the militant group hours after Gaza’s Civil Defense reported that an Israeli airstrike had hit their family home in the Sabra area of Gaza City.

At least 30 Palestinians were killed and scores wounded by airstrikes in Sabra, Palestinian media reported.

More than one missile landed in the area. The target seemed to have been a multi-floor residential building, but the explosion damaged several other houses nearby, according to witnesses and media.

The Mujahideen Brigades took part in the October 7 attacks on Israel alongside Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups, the Israeli army said.

It added that Sharia was among the militant leaders who stormed Kibbutz Nir Oz where many residents were killed or taken hostage during the assault that led to Israel’s war in Gaza.