Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that laboratory tests confirmed two citizens had contracted the JN.1 variant. Both are in stable condition and do not require hospital admission, as they have mild upper respiratory symptoms.
In a press statement on Thursday, the ministry said it is closely monitoring the epidemiological situation in Egypt. It added that health recommendations for coronavirus remain unchanged, as it is a respiratory virus like influenza and rhinoviruses. The ministry said there were no medical recommendations for precautionary measures different from those used for other respiratory viruses.
The ministry said the best ways to avoid respiratory infections remain:
Regularly sanitising hands and surfaces.
Staying at home when ill and wearing a mask if leaving home is necessary.
Ensuring good ventilation, avoiding crowded, poorly ventilated places and wearing a mask if being in such places is necessary.
