Daily covid cases up almost 150% in September

Covid cases rise again: The Health Ministry reported 679 new covid-19 infections yesterday, up from 653 the day before. Egypt has now disclosed a total of 297,608 confirmed cases of covid-19. The ministry also reported 22 new deaths, bringing the country’s total death toll to 16,992.

Daily cases have now risen almost 150% from the beginning of the month. The daily death toll has risen at a slower pace, increasing from single-digits at the end of August.