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UPDATE 3: Gov't measures spared the Egyptian people the worst of the pandemic
PM Madbouly is delivering a statement and answering questions from MPs in the House of Representatives on the government's policy program
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    UPDATE 3: Gov't measures spared the Egyptian people the worst of the pandemic
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