As winter approaches, Egypt braces for second coronavirus wave

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In Egypt's bustling capital people pack shops, cafes, and public transport, many of them disregarding the rules that they should wear face masks in these spaces and keep one metre apart. Official warnings about a second wave of coronavirus infections are widely dismissed. Egypt's first wave of COVID-19 subsided in the summer and restrictions on movement were gradually relaxed. Up to now, the population of more than 100 million appears to have been spared the surge in infections seen in European countries. However, officially confirmed infections, which give a partial picture due to limited PCR testing and the exclusion of private test results, have risen slightly in recent days to about 350 daily cases, prompting the government to stress again […]

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