Two Egyptians wearing face masks amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) walk in front of the closed Sayyida Zainab Mosque near markets that sell traditional lanterns in Cairo, Egypt, April 12, 2020 (photo: REUTERS)
Egypt reported 242 new coronavirus cases on Monday bringing the total infection tally to 111,009 since the outbreak began in February.
The health ministry also reported 12 new deaths, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 6,465.
The statement said that 133 patients have been discharged after recovering from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 101,179.
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