Egypt sends medical gowns for British health workers & British Prime Minister tweets his thanks

Numerous medical gowns are on their way from Egypt to the UK to help British doctors and nurses who tackle the coronavirus.

Greg Hands, UK Trade Minister said on Monday: "After several calls with the British ambassador to Egypt and engagement with Britain's Department for International Trade, the medical gowns had been sent."

The gowns, designed to resist droplets that can cause the virus to spread, will help with British medics' urgent need for personal protective equipment.

These gowns were highly effective for health workers battling the virus in Italy.

Greg Hands tweeted his thanks to Egypt.