Two months after the first apparition of COVID-19 in February, cases of the novel virus have surpassed 15,000 in Egypt, the Middle East’s most populous country. According to a statement by the Ministry of Health, the rate of recovery is currently 4207, with a deathtoll of 696. As the infection rates have been rapidly increasing, and as Ramadan reaches its end, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently announced a number of measures that will be implemented during Eid to contain the spread of COVID-19. From next Sunday through Friday, Egypt’s partial curfew would start at 5 PM till morning next day. Currently, the curfew starts at 9 PM. Following Eid, a religious festivity celebrates by Muslims worldwide and marked by gatherings, the curfew will start at 8 PM to 6 AM until mid-June. Moreover, starting May 30, all citizens will be required to wear a face mask in all public places, and a 4,000 EGP – the same penalty fee for breaking curfew hours – will be imposed. Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has reached over 170 countries, with over five million cases, and a death toll of more than 330,ooo…
