Egypt’s Schools, Universities Tighten COVID-19 Restrictions

Egypt’s Schools, Universities Tighten COVID-19 Restrictions

Universities and schools in Egypt have tightened the coronavirus-related restrictions ahead of the final exams of the academic year.

This came as the Egyptian Health Ministry reported 861 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, raising the total number of infections to 266,350.

The Ministry said the death toll also rose to 15,268, while the number of recoveries reached 195,072.

So far, Egypt has prepared 400 vaccination centers and set mobile clinics that will be stationed outside post and insurance offices in all governorates to make it easier for the elderly and those suffering from chronic diseases to receive the jabs.

The Egyptian Ministry of Education stressed that students should apply physical distancing and wear face-masks, while classrooms should be sanitized regularly.

Member of the Supreme Committee for Viruses in the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education Jaida Anwar stressed the importance of adhering to the preventative precautions.

She said that the first dose of the vaccine provides only a 50-percent immunity.

Anwar urged everyone who has received both doses to continue to adhere to the precautions.