Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Friday reported 97 new coronavirus cases, five deaths, and 43 recoveries. A total of 285,158 cases have been reported in Egypt, alongside 16,609 deaths and 233,772 recoveries. The committee, headed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, agreed that restaurants, cafes, shops, and malls may return to summer working hours. Egypt is also preparing for the imminent arrival of the delta variant, which has been sweeping through neighboring countries. The Health Ministry is currently working to issue QR-coded vaccination certificates for Egyptians and foreigners that receive their doses in the country.
