The Egyptian government has imposed a two-week long curfew and is shutting down shops and restaurants to curb the spread of the coronavirus epidemic in the country.

The curfew will be in force between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. starting Wednesday and apply to all citizens and transport, Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly announced in a televised address. Violators would be subjected to fines and prison terms.

Businesses will have to stay shut between 5 p.m. and 6 a.m. on all days except Fridays and Saturdays, when they will not be allowed to open at all.

Cafes and restaurants will be allowed to deliver food, but not service patrons on their premises.

Madbouly said most government offices will be shut. The government also decided to extend the closure of schools and universities for two more weeks.

Compared to other nations, Egypt has relatively few Covid-19 cases. As of Monday, the nation’s health ministry reported 399 patients with the disease, with the death toll standing at 19.

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Source: RT