Some 350k Egyptians traveling abroad have been vaccinated against covid in the past two weeks, Health Minister Hala Zayed said during a meeting with the Kuwaiti ambassador to Cairo yesterday. The vaccination drive offered expedited Johnson & Johnson-manufactured jabs to those embarking on cross-border travel and — exceptionally — to Egyptian travelers aged below 18 who intend on leaving the country for educational and health purposes.

The Health Ministry reported 279 new covid-19 infections yesterday, up from 263 the day before. Egypt has now disclosed a total of 288,441 confirmed cases of covid-19. The ministry also reported 9 new deaths, bringing the country’s total death toll to 16,736.

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