Egypt’s irrigation minister in self-quarantine after contact with governor with coronavirus

Egypt’s Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel Aty is in self-quarantine for two weeks after coming into contact with Dakahlia Governor Ayman Mokhtar, who tested positive for coronavirus.

“I am going into quarantine at home for two weeks,” Abdel Aty announced on Wednesday through his official Facebook account.

The minister has received Gov. Mokhtar few hours after the latter announced he tested positive for the virus.