Photo taken on March 21, 2020 shows a closed mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Egypt announced on Saturday two more deaths from COVID-19 and nine new cases of infection, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 294 in the country. Earlier on Saturday, Egyptian mosques and churches announced suspension of mass prayers nationwide for two weeks amid the country's precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photos: Xinhua)

Photo taken on March 21, 2020 shows a closed mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Egypt announced on Saturday two more deaths from COVID-19 and nine new cases of infection, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 294 in the country. Earlier on Saturday, Egyptian mosques and churches announced suspension of mass prayers nationwide for two weeks amid the country's precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.