ReutersCAIRO – 13 January 2022: The head of the Scientific Committee to Combat Corona at the Ministry of Health Hossam Hosni, revealed that Egypt has booked 70,000 doses of the new Pfizer drug “Paxilovide,” which is used to treat moderate cases. Hosni indicated that it is a drug treatment to counter the symptoms of infection with the Corona virus, and will be provided in Egypt by the end of this month. “There is no need to be afraid of new mutations or even those expected to appear, as medicines and vaccines can help combat them,” Hosni added. Hosni pointed out that the coming period will witness an expansion in vaccines, especially the third dose. The Ministry of Health and Population continues to raise its preparations in all governorates, follow up the situation first-hand regarding the “emerging corona virus”, and take all necessary preventive measures against any viruses or infectious diseases.

Source: Egypt Today January 13, 2022 18:22 UTC