Gaza confirms first 2 coronavirus cases

FIRST CASES. This picture taken early on February 16, 2020, shows a general view from above of Gaza city. Photo by Mahmud Hams/AFP

"These two cases were recorded among those who returned to Gaza... did not mix with the residents of the Gaza Strip," deputy health minister Yousef Abu Al-Reesh told reporters.Israel has enforced a blockade on Gaza since 2007, when Islamist group Hamas seized control of the territory. Authorities in Gaza have said that more than 2,700 Palestinians are in home-isolation, mostly people who had returned from Egypt.The head of the World Health Organization's Palestinian office, Gerald Rockenschaub, told Agence France–Presse this week that Israeli restrictions and political tensions have caused Gaza's health facilities to deteriorate over the past decade.

Hamas authorities are also working to build up to 1,000 new isolation rooms near the Rafah crossing with Egypt.

Health Health Latest News, Health Health Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Mauritius says reports first death from coronavirusMauritius has confirmed its first death from the coronavirus, while the number of confirmed cases have risen, a health ministry official said on Saturday.
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »

Taytay, Rizal confirms one COVID-19 deathThe municipal government of Taytay, Rizal confirmed Sunday the death of one of two coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the town.
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »