Egyptian security forces cordon off roads during curfew hours as prevention measures due to the coronavirus outbreak, in Cairo, Egypt, March 29, 2020 (Photo: AP)

Cairo (People’s Daily) – Egypt confirmed 139 new cases of COVID-19, and 15 fatalities on Thursday, according to a statement from the country’s health ministry.
The number of cases nationwide has risen to 1,699 with fatalities at 118. 
The country also reported 348 full recoveries.