20 May 2021

The Egyptian Cabinet has decided to extend the measures intended to curb the spread of COVID-19 until the end of May 2021. These measures were implemented on 6 May 2021, and include early closing hours (9pm) for stores, malls and restaurants. On the other hand, public parks and beaches will be allowed to re-open while adhering to all precautionary measures. (Source: Reuters, Hapi Journal, al-Masry al-Youm, al-Youm al-Saabee)