Egypt recorded 129 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the total infection tally to 95,963 since the outbreak in mid-February, according to health ministry statement. The ministry also reported 26 new deaths, bringing the total deaths from the virus to 5,085. The statement said 1,013 patients have been discharged from hospitals on Wednesday, bringing the total number of recoveries to 55,901. Egypt urged citizens this week to strictly adhere to preventive measures in anticipation of a rise in coronavirus cases, especially due to the increased gatherings that took place during Eid Al-Adha holiday, which ended earlier this month.