Egypt extends nightly coronavirus curfew by two weeks
Egypt's prime minister announced an extension of a curfew and a lockdown that prohibits leaving the home except for essential tasks.
As Egypt’s coronavirus death toll inches toward 100, the government has announced a 15-day extension on its nationwide overnight curfew and a ban on public gatherings during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The curfew, which will last through at least April 23, will now begin one hour later, at 8 p.m., and end at 6 a.m., Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said Wednesday. Under the curfew, Egyptians are to stay indoors but can leave their home for food or other essential reasons.
The closure of airports, restaurants and schools, as well as a reduction in public sector workforce will continue during this time, he added.
Madbouly also announced that his Cabinet will take a 20% pay cut for the next three months, which will help support Egyptians struggling financially due to the crisis, the Egypt Independent reports.
