Egypt prepares for fifth wave of Covid-19 infections – The National

Egypt prepares for fifth wave of Covid-19 infections – The National

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Egypt has made vaccination compulsory for residents seeking government services as it prepares for an anticipated fifth wave of Covid-19 cases in the country.

The rule is part of new guidelines issued by the country’s Covid-19 management committee on Saturday to combat the Omicron variant – cases of which have been surging around the world.