The Egyptian Armed Forces held on Tuesday a conference that was attended by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and several ministers to highlight its contributions in the protective efforts against COVID-19, and the exceptional measures to alleviate the impact of the crisis.<\/p>\n
President Sisi checked upon the Egyptian Armed Forces elements and equipment assisting the civilian sector in combating COVID-19.<\/p>\n
Commander of the Supply Authority at the Egyptian Armed Forces Walid Hussein stated that 2,000 biological devices were used to sterilize buildings, and that almost 9 tons of detergents are used daily in sterilization works by the Egyptian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n
The commander added that the Egyptian Armed Forces allocated 22 hospitals for quarantine, and upgraded a total of 45 hospitals to receive civilian patients. The number of ventilation devices in Egyptian Armed Forces hospitals allocated to COVID-19 patients is 1,100.
\nProduction lines at the Egyptian Armed Forces factories were upgraded to produce 100,000 masks daily, and half a million meals are secured daily by the Egyptian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n
Commander of the National Service Projects Agency Mostafa Amin Ali stated that 25,000 tons of frozen meat, poultry, and fish were supplied. That is in addition to 15,000 tons of legumes, vegetables, fruits, and cooking oil.The agency will harvest 70,000 tons of potato, 70,000 tons of corn, and 50,000 tons of wheat soon in affiliate farms.<\/p>\n
The Egyptian Armed Forces’ companies produce detergents and sanitizers offered in packages of varioussizes to meet different needs; the size of production is 5,000 tons daily.<\/p>\n
The Egyptian Armed Forces uses 72 tank cars to distribute octane. The capacity of each is 50 tons.More than 2,000 mobile grocery outlets are being operated by the Egyptian Armed Forces as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Armed Forces allocates 15,000 hospital rooms across the country to possible COVID-19 cases in Egypt,\u201d Chief of Staff Mohamed Farid stated. The Egyptian chief of staff presented the equipment that would be used to set up field hospitals, if needed.”The Egyptian Armed Forces deployed 1,200 trucks to transport staples to governorates,” thechief of staff stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Armed Forces is taking all necessary measures to inhibit the spread of the disease among members of the military,\u201d the chief of staff said. \u201cThe Egyptian Armed Forces is vigilant about any infiltration attempts by elements who would exploit the [COVID-19] crisis,\u201d the chief of staff stressed.<\/p>\n
President Sisi thanked all state institutions for the efforts exerted amid the COVID-19 crisis, asking them to do more.\u201cSix hospitals are ready for inauguration. The capacity of each is 200 beds,\u201d President Sisi stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cI call on Egyptians to stand together in the face of that challenge [COVID-19] like we did in June 30 Revolution, our [war] against terrorism, the economic reform program, praised by all the international institutions,\u201d Sisi underlined.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe entire world is wary of the economic consequences of the pandemic. Yet, I urge people not to be paranoid about the virus,\u201d President Sisi said. \u201cIf people are being more responsible, infections would decline rather than rise. The disease is still under control in Egypt,\u201d President Sisi highlighted. \u201cI extend condolences over the COVID-19 victims in Egypt and worldwide,\u201d President Sisi said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI see what people are doing in the non-curfew hours. I see people not putting on masks in public transportation. I see they aren\u2019t cautious enough. We don\u2019t want to take stricter measures,\u201d Sisi warned.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s okay to distribute masks for free,\u201d Egypt\u2019s President Sisi stated as he instructed the Egyptian Armed Forces to distribute masks for free.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to tackle the issue of doubting the state. Doubts targeted the New Suez Canal and energy projects among others but we accomplished them,\u201d President Sisi pointed out.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe evil segment leading the doubting campaign aims to penetrate the state institutions. They would treat you well for around 5 years and then rule unilaterally,\u201d Egypt\u2019s president addressed the people.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal of incepting a rumor that social allowance would be paid at a certain bank branch before procedures are over aimed at promoting frustration among people,\u201d the Egyptian president said commenting on the crowds that gathered at a branch of the National Bank of Egypt in Agouza to receive the LE500 exceptional monthly allowance.<\/p>\n
\u201cAllowance will be delivered to eligible citizens without gatherings,\u201d President Sisi stated.<\/p>\n
The president also criticized rumors about a shortage in staples.President Sisi affirmed there is no shortage in staples, and that all staples are always secured for three months ahead.<\/p>\n
The inauguration of national projects in accordance with the timeline is risky. One of the reasons is the lockdown in countries supplying equipment and other input, which crippled their exports, according to President Sisi.<\/p>\n
However, that does not mean construction will stop. \u201cI urge state institutions to continue the construction of national projects,\u201d Egyptian President Sisi said. \u201cWe are building 100,000 new fully-furnished social housing units. Each costs around LE200,000,\u201d Egypt\u2019s president stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cI do not support a total lockdown in the country. That is dangerous. Millions of working people [would be harmed],\u201d President Sisi explained. \u201cThe shutdown of schools, colleges, and universities protects around 22 million students,\u201d President Sisi clarified.<\/p>\n
\u201cI call upon the public sector to allow older employees and women to not come to office. I also call upon the private sector to do the same without reducing salaries,\u201d President Sisi stated.<\/p>\n
President Sisi affirmed that LE100 billion have been allocated to face the COVID-19 crisis, refuting attempts to doubt the decision.President Sisi also instructed the Egyptian Armed Forces to distribute around 3-4 million staple boxes at subsidized prices and for free among certain social segments if needed.<\/p>\n
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