At least 10 doctors and six journalists have been arrested since the virus hit Egypt in February, according to rights groups. At least 10 doctors and six journalists have been arrested since the virus hit Egypt in February, according to rights groups. A government press officer did not respond to requests for comment on the arrests of doctors and journalists. The pandemic has pushed the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, a non-political professional group, into a new role as the sole advocate for doctors' rights. In March, Egypt expelled a reporter for The Guardian who cited a report disputing the official virus count.

Source: CBC News July 06, 2020 07:18 UTC