Egypt confirmed 33 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday on a River Nile cruise ship.
None of the new cases were showing symptoms of the virus, Health Minister Hala Zayed told reporters. Of 12 suspected cases among the crew announced on Friday, 11 tested negative, she said, but would nevertheless be quarantined for two weeks.
Tourism is a key sector in Egypt's economy and an important source of foreign exchange. It has recently recovered after years of disruption after Egypt's 2011 uprising.
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