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Two riders wear protective face masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Egypt. Reuters
Two riders wear protective face masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Egypt. Reuters
Coronavirus: Egypt confirms record highs for new cases and deaths
The figures indicate Egypt’s 100 million people are in the grips of the worst phase of the pandemic