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The visit falls within the framework of an initiative launched by the ministry with its partners to organize virtual tours of some archaeological sites and broadcast them via internet.

Abul Gheit sent a letter to Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross Robert Mardini on danger facing Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails because of the spread of the novel coronavirus in Israel.

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched "Be Ready" initiative for students of faculties of medicine to combat the novel coronavirus.

The Ministry of Awqaf has launched an initiative that intents to promote the moderate teachings of Islam through various media outlets, including the website of the ministry.

Shaarawi held a meeting on Monday to follow up measures taken to support residents of Zaraib area in 15th of May city.

The Ministry of Environment said it will launch a website for its Medical and Electronic Waste Management Project (MEWM).

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is to organize a virtual trip to the iconic Coptic Orthodox archaeological site of Red Monastery through its Facebook page.

The Health Ministry received 344,257 calls via its hotlines (105) and (15335), set up for inquiries about the coronavirus and other communicable diseases.