Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 613 new coronavirus cases, up from 611 on Sunday. The ministry also reported 56 deaths and 389 recovered cases. The country has now reported a of 174,426 cases, 135,349 recovered cases, and 10,050 deaths. Egypt’s second wave hit its peak on December 30, when the health ministry reported 1,411 new cases. The first doses, like in the rest of the world, are reserved for healthcare workers, the elderly, and at-risk persons.

Source: Egypt Independent February 16, 2021 08:48 UTC