Egypt's tourist landmarks light up in red in solidarity with China over coronavirus
A number of major Egyptian landmarks were lit up in
red on Sunday evening in solidarity with the Chinese people over the
coronavirus epidemic; a statement by the cabinet read, as fears over the
outbreak globally continues to mount.
The landmarks included the Cairo Citadel, the Temple
of Karnak in Luxor and Philae Temple in Aswan.
On Sunday Egyptian authorities announced the second
confirmed case of the virus in the country, saying a “foreigner” had tested
positive.
Last week the country’s first positive case, also a
foreign national, was released from quarantine after fully recovering.
In the past weeks, Egypt has upped preventive
measures at all entry points, conducting health examinations for travellers
from areas associated with the virus.
The epidemic has killed over 3,000 people worldwide,
the vast majority in mainland China.
Cases have reached 88,000 globally, with infections
on every continent except Antarctica.
