The IHF has released an updated COVID-19 Medical Precaution Plan Egypt 2021.

The original Plan, released on 27 October, has been revised in consultation with the IHF COVID-19 Medical Task Force, the Egypt 2021 Medical Commission and the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population after further dialogue and analyses with World Championship stakeholders and top medical professionals.

The Egypt 2021 COVID-19 Medical Precaution Plan now elaborates in more detail on its general competition-related guidelines, which define medical and operational protocols to safeguard players, coaches, team officials, referees, match officials and other stakeholders during events.

Notable updates to the plan include, for example, further details on what happens in the case of a positive test result and the inclusion of a 'bubble zone' in each arena. This zone will allow, amongst others, media representatives to work under close to normal circumstances. (Further information about the media accreditation process will be published in due course.) 

The complete and updated COVID-19 Medical Precaution Plan Egypt 2021 can be viewed here.*

“As the situation with COVID-19 evolves, so do our preparations and assessments,” said IHF President Dr Hassan Moustafa. “I would like to thank everyone involved that helped us update the COVID-19 Medical Precaution Plan and I look forward to a safe and successful World Championship.”

International press conference

The IHF is holding a virtual international press conference today, Thursday 3 December, starting at 12:00 CET with, among others, Dr Hassan Moustafa, Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports Dr Ashraf Sobhy, Egypt 2021 Medical Commission Chairman Dr Hazem Khamis and Egyptian Handball Federation President Hesham Nasr to address the Egypt 2021 safety measures.

The press conference will be in English with translation available into Arabic, French and Spanish. 

To attend the press conference, please register in advance here. You will receive a subsequent email containing information about joining.

The press conference will be held via Zoom and streamed live on the IHF Facebook page.

*All information correct as of 3 December 2020 and subject to updates on a regular basis based on the development of the COVID-19 pandemic.