Egypt to impose curfew amid COVID-19 outbreak

Egypt will impose a curfew starting Wednesday to prevent people from going out between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.

Meanwhile, Egypt will adopt a series of more stringent epidemic control measures, including closure of all shops from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays and a full close on weekends. All entertainment venues will be closed, and restaurants will only be allowed to provide delivery services.

Madbouly said the Egyptian government will take more drastic measures to protect people's health at the appropriate time depending on the epidemic situation.