According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities social media page, various historical sites in Egypt have been lit up in ‘red’ to feature the flag of China in solidarity with the Eastern nation which has been battling the coronavirus pandemic. “Egypt illuminates the facades of Salah El-Din Citadel in Cairo, Karnak temple in Luxor, and Philae Temple in Aswan in red, the color of China’s flag, as solidarity from the Egyptian people with the Chinese people to confront coronavirus,” read the Ministry’s post. COVID-19, which originated in the now quarantined Wuhan city, has reached at least 47 countries and affected more than 89,000 cases worldwide, with 80,000 cases in mainland China alone. The virus’ pandemic has had debilitating political, social and economical consequences worldwide: schools have temporarily closed in Japan, Saudi Arabia has suspended Umrah pilgrims from entering the country, tourism has been severely hit in eastern Asia with holiday makers changing their travel plans due to the disarray of the virus’ status, airlines have suspended travel to and from China, and there has been increased instances of racial attacks against Asian and Chinese nationals in many countries due…
