The number of COVID-19 infections and related deaths in Egypt more than tripled in the past month while extreme poverty grips the nation. As of July 2, Egypt recorded nearly 70,000 cases and 3,034 deaths. But Egyptian leaders say because of the dire economic situation, they are slowly lifting restrictions on entertainment, education, worship and eating out. VOA’s Heather Murdock describes the pictures taken by Hamada Elrasam.
Egypt Slowly Reopens as Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs
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Coffee shops are allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity but very few people showed up to partake, June 28, 2020. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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The government hopes the use of paper cups in restaurants will help curb the spread of the coronavirus, June 28, 2020. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Masks and gloves are mandatory for restaurant staff in Cairo, June 27, 2020. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
