Egypt reported 149 new coronavirus cases on Friday, bringing the total number of infections to 103,466 since the outbreak first hit the country in mid-February, a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population said.
The Ministry also reported 10 new deaths, raising the total number of fatalities caused by the virus to 5,956.
The country reported 97,142 recoveries after 288 patients were discharged from hospitals over the past 24 hours.
Also, the Head of the Christian Evangelical community in Egypt, Pastor Andre Zaki, has tested positive for the COVID-19, a statement released by the community said late on Friday.
"The medical tests confirmed his infection with the coronavirus and he is now under home isolation," the statement noted.
"We ask God for his recovery and safety, and the same for his family, and all coronavirus patients in Egypt and the World," the statement added.
Meanwhile, Cairo International Airport received 107 international, domestic, and private flights that transported around 12,403 passengers. The Airport’s administration abided by necessary precautionary measures to fight the pandemic.
EgyptAir will operate 39 flights on Sunday to serve nearly 4,500 passengers while adhering to the recommended preventative measures at the airport as well as onboard.
