Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has expressed his gratitude towards all workers in the nursing field in appreciation for their significant efforts amid the current Coronavirus crisis.
"On the International Nurses Day, I extend appreciation and respect to the nursing personnel who make precious sacrifices in order to fulfill their humanitarian duty honorably and zealously, especially during the current critical period," Sisi wrote on Facebook and Twitter.
"They are proving their efficiency, competence, and loyalty towards the homeland and its people, “ the president added.
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Coronavirus in Egypt
Egypt has so far registered 9746 Coronavirus cases, including 533 deaths.
Last Tuesday, the Nursing Syndicate announced the sixth death among its members because of COVID-19 as well as 55 infections.
Egypt has 250,000 nurses who offer 70% of care to patients at medical establishments, according to the Syndicate's chairwoman, Kawthar Mahmoud.
The Health Ministry has stepped up precautionary measures in the affected governorates and intensified campaigns to spread awareness about infectious diseases.
Moreover, it raises its preparedness at all the country’s ports and airports to monitor the virus developments, receiving inquires from citizens about the virus through its hotline 105 or 15335.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic as the new virus has rapidly spread from Asia to the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
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