The ruling class in Egypt has launched an “investigation” into a mysterious viral illness that has so far infected 67 people. The symptoms have so far been mild.
The infections have caused mild to moderate symptoms in most cases, including high fever, bone pain, and fatigue lasting three to five days in all cases, the health ministry said on Monday.
Vomiting and nausea have also been reported in some cases. Over the past few weeks, many residents in the Al-Qus have reported their symptoms to local healthcare units, leading experts to suspect an outbreak of dengue fever in the village. Tests conducted by the ministry on those infected have not confirmed its presence so far.