Minia University employees headed to cast their vote at ballot stations in senate elections on 11, 12 August amid tight security and precautionary measures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). President of Minia University Prof. Dr. Mostafa Abd El-Naby urged the Egyptian people and the university's community in particular to participate in the election process in order to initiate their political rights., adding that it was divided working hours between employees for two days to facilitate for them going to their ballot stations.