Egypt's Ministry of Health Ministry said the country had registered 1,148 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number of infections in the country to 252,690.
It also announced 52 virus-related deaths during the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 14,670.
According to the Ministry, there are up to 186,223 recoveries so far.
Last Wednesday, authorities in Egypt decided to extend a partial evening closure of shops, malls, restaurants, and entertainment places until the end of May.
Per the new decision, stores and entertainment places will continue to shut their doors at 9 p.m. local time until May 31, in extension of a decision issued on May 6.
Also, Egypt's Interior Ministry continues to monitor citizens' violations of precautionary measures, including wearing face masks and social distancing.
Up to 15,000 violations were recorded on Sunday. Penalties were imposed on several stores that did not abide by lockdown hours and safety measures.
