Syria allows businesses to reopen during the day

The Syrian government announced the easing of the country's coronavirus lockdown today.
A views shows closed shops at Souk al-Hamidieh, as restrictions are imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Damascus, Syria March 26, 2020. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar - RC2TRF9UADYW
A view shows closed shops at Souk al-Hamidieh on March 26, 2020, as restrictions were imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease in Damascus, Syria. Many businesses were able to reopen April 29. - REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar
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The Syrian government announced that businesses were allowed to reopen today in an easing of the coronavirus lockdown in the country.

Businesses and markets can now operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Syrian state news agency SANA reported. One journalist in the capital, Damascus, said that most businesses opened their doors today, but that civilian traffic was less than usual.

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