Egypt increases by 75 % salaries of front-liners fighting Coronavirus

Egypt Sunday decided an increase by 75 per cent of allowances of Egyptians working at the frontline of the fight against Coronavirus.

The decision came in appreciation of the efforts of the workers in the medical field as they strive to contain the outbreak, Egypt Today reports.

In addition to the 75 per cent increase, it has also been decided the creation of a risk fund for doctors and workers in the medical field as well as the provision of exceptional rewards to the workers at quarantine, chest, and fever hospitals.

Egypt registered Sunday 33 news confirmed cases and 4 death according to the health ministry. The overall infection toll now stands at 609. Deaths hit 40 while 132 have recovered.

Two top military Generals have died of the disease while President al Sisi himself was rumored infected as he had met with one of the deceased top military commanders.