Egyptians outraged over medical aid to Italy as supplies dwindle at home
When Egypt's health minister visited Italy with a shipment of medical supplies, many citizens protested that trade and political ties were not worth the cost.
![1206163618 Egypt's Health Minister Hala Zayed inspects moored river boats along the coast of the Nile in the southern city of Luxor on March 8, 2020. - Egypt's health ministry said the 45 detected cases would be quarantined even though 11 of them had tested negative in follow-up tests. The "A Sara" docked in Luxor days after authorities were alerted that a foreign tourist who had previously disembarked had contracted the virus and infected others onboard. (Photo by - / AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2020/04/GettyImages-1206163618.jpg/GettyImages-1206163618.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=Yd1vnPvR)
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