Egypt ’ s health ministry on Friday confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus , making it the first in Africa .

The nationality of the person was not given in the joint statement with the population ministry , which added that they had shown no “ symptoms” .

Authorities have notified the World Health Organization and the patient has been placed in isolation in a hospital for treatment and monitoring.

AFP

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