Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar responded to reports claiming that the unknown disease in a village Qena Governorate, Upper Egypt, is a coronavirus outbreak.
Abdel-Ghaffar said, during televised statements on Tuesday, that the disease Qena is “dengue fever” and has nothing to do with the coronavirus.
Abdel-Ghaffar said, during televised statements on Tuesday, that the disease Qena is “dengue fever” and has nothing to do with the coronavirus.
He explained that the dengue fever is known and present in more than 100 countries around the world.
This virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, he added, noting that treatment consists of painkillers, fever reducers, and resting at home.
Abdel-Ghaffar indicated that there were no cases that required hospitalization, and all were treated at home.
He assured that there is no risk of transmitting the infection to family members, and explaining symptoms end in around five to seven days without any side effects.
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