President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is in constant communication with interior and health ministries' officials to follow the latest developments on the bomb explosion which occurred Sunday in the vicinity of St. George Church in the city of Tanta, Gharbia governorate, according to sources close to the president. Prime Minister Sherif Ismail telephoned Interior Minister Magdy Mohamed Abdel Ghaffar and Gharbia governor, in order to follow up the terrorist bombing, which left 21 people dead and 42 others wounded. Beheira governorate declared a state of emergency, in conjunction with the bomb explosion in the vicinity of St. George church. Security forces have stepped up their presence near vital institutions and security patrol vehicles have been deployed, in order to prevent any potential threat, including any acts of terrorism and sabotage. The explosion occurred during Palm Sunday celebrations holiday, which the government gives as a holiday for Copts, as most of them go to churches to pray.
