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WHO says man with coronavirus in Egypt is recovering, no longer a carrier

Airports in Egypt screen passengers to prevent the spread of coronavirus. (AFP)

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the person previously confirmed to have the COVID-19 coronavirus in Egypt is on his way to recovery, after latest tests showed he was “no longer carrying the virus”.

“He will remain in quarantine until the full 14-day period is over and will be undergoing further required tests to ensure he was fully recovered,” WHO spokeswoman Inas Hamam said in an email.

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