The American University in Cairo (AUC) administration sent an email to its university community, asking a number of its employees not to take a risk and arrive at the university.
“Dear AUC community, please note that the Giza authorities have announced that it will impose 14-day isolation on El-Meatamdeya village in Giza. Therefore, residents of this area should remain at home for 14 days, and to inform the nearest medical center if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms. Also, employees must notify their immediate supervisors.” the email reads.
On Tuesday, the Giza governorate announced the isolation of El-Meatamdeya village for 14 days, according to directions of the Egyptian Ministry of Health to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus and maintain the health of its citizens.
It is worth mentioning that the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus a global pandemic on March 11 as the new virus has rapidly spread to more people from Asia to the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
The novel coronavirus, which was first reported in Wuhan, China, has infected more than one million people and killed over 69,498 worldwide. It also hit a number of celebrities and top political figures around the world.
Transmission of viruses between humans happens when someone comes into contact with an infected person’s secretions, such as droplets in a cough.
They can also be transmitted by coming into contact with something an infected person has touched and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.
It is known that older people appear to be more vulnerable to the effects of the emerging virus.
Several Arab countries have tightened restrictions on movement and travel, with the aim of curbing the spread of the Coronavirus, and some have pledged billions of dollars in economic stimulus programs to reduce the economic repercussions of the crisis.
The virus caused complete paralysis in all activities and events with large gatherings worldwide due to concerns over the spread of the virus.
Contributed by Ibrahim Eldeeb
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