Egyptian authorities decided to lift restrictions on the work of restaurants and shops

The Egyptian authorities have decided to lift restrictions on the work of cafes, restaurants, shops and shopping centers, which were introduced due to the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 . It is reported by Reuters.

The Egyptian government has decided to introduce relief from June 1. From this day on, food service outlets and shops will be able to return to the summer schedule, that is, until midnight.

The Egyptian Cabinet on May 6 announced restrictions on the work of shops and cafes, obliging them to close at 21:00 Cairo time (22:00 Moscow time). Restrictive measures were in effect until May 21, but were extended until the end of the month. On the days of religious holidays that fell in the middle of the month, parks and public beaches were also closed in the country. An exception was made only for tourist resort areas.

As the agency notes, tourism revenues, which significantly affect the state treasury, fell by 70% in 2020 due to the pandemic. Tourism typically accounts for up to 15% of a country's GDP.