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Egypt tightens controls on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr to prevent the spread of Covid-19

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In the context that Egypt is suffering the third wave of Covid-19 with the number of new cases always above 1,000 cases / day, the government of this country has decided to apply strict control measures, especially in this time. The Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr is approaching.
Speaking to the press today (May 5), Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, announced that the Supreme Committee for the management of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis had passed a number of decisions including banning the organization of activities. meetings, events or parties in any establishment. Shops, cafes, restaurants, cinemas, malls must close after 9pm and only delivery services will be allowed to resume operations after this time. The above decision will take effect from tomorrow (May 6) and apply until May 21.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Photo: al-Ghad Particularly for this year’s Eid al-Fitr holiday, the event that marks the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan, Egyptians will have a 5-day break from May 12 to 16, however, prayer activities during the This occasion is only held at churches without children accompanying them. In addition, beaches and parks are also closed during the holiday. The Egyptian Prime Minister added that the country is trying to provide the largest number of Covid-19 vaccines to the people. He revealed that Egypt will receive more large batches of vaccines this May and vaccine reception centers are also being expanded.

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