Rashwan Tawfek Contracts Coronavirus for Second Time

Prominent Egyptian actor, Rashwan Tawfek had tested positive for coronavirus for the second time.

TV presenter Heba Rashwan, the actor's daughter, revealed Thursday the diagnosis on Facebook.

She added that her father got infected with the virus after taking part in a seminar last Thursday with actress Madeiha Hamdy — who had also contracted coronavirus.

The TV presenter noted that afterward, he began to experience some symptoms until his temperature rose on Wednesday.

She revealed that this was the second time for the prominent actor to be infected with the virus, noting that he contracted the virus for the first time 5 months ago, in time of the Eid Al-Adha.

Heba Rashwan also denied her father being hospitalized and stressed that he is undergoing the treatment protocol at home.

She also reassured that the acclaimed actor was in stable condition.

Many celebrities and public figures have tested positive for the virus recently including Naglaa Badr, Ali Badrakhan, Ahmed Hatem, Faia Younan, Maha Al Sagheer, and Tamer Habib.