What's the government response timeline for Egypt?

First case of coronavirus confirmed in Egypt. Thus, some testing policy must be in place. From research it seems like symptomatic and eligible people are getting tested. ( https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/egypt-confirms-coronavirus-case-africa-200214190840134.html)

Start-date unclear. "Egypt’s strong disease surveillance system and contact tracing efforts have proven effective in controlling managing sporadic and clusters of cases before they can spread." ( http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-delegation-concludes-covid-19-technical-mission-to-egypt.html) LINK: http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-delegation-concludes-covid-19-technical-mission-to-egypt.html

Arabic Reuters reported that the Egyptian Prime Minister has announced the complete shutdown of schools and universities for a period of 2 weeks starting from the 15th of March 2020. https://ara.reuters.com/article/idARAKBN2110RW

Reuters reported that, on the 19th of March, Egypt said it would shut all cafes, shopping malls, sports clubs and nightclubs from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. local time every night until March 31. However, the government said supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries and neighbourhood corner stores were exempt from the closure. It has also moved to cut the number of public sector employees reporting to work in an effort to discourage crowding and slow the spread of the disease. ( https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-egypt/egypt-to-shut-all-cafes-malls-sports-clubs-in-evenings-until-march-31-idUSKBN2163H8) Furthermore, according to Alarabiya Markets, 10 out of 17 multinational or Egyptian companies listed in the Egyptian Stock Exchange are preparing their staff to transition to work from home. ( https://www.alarabiya.net/ar/aswaq/companies/2020/03/16/????-?????????-???????-???????-?????-?????-??????.htm) Similarly, across the public sector, the government has started to reduce the capacity of staff. For example, the Parliament has asked 50% of its staff to work from home. ( https://www.shorouknews.com/news/view.aspx?cdate=16032020&id=ba52ec71-1704-48e1-8ced-eae713ff507f) "This includes the closure of schools, universities, cafes, and restaurants; a ban against travel, tourist activities, and major sporting events; and reduced work in the public sector, which employs over 5 million Egyptians." ( https://atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/the-coronavirus-crisis-highlights-the-unique-challenges-of-north-african-countries/)

On 19 March, Egyptian authorities announced the suspension of international flights. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/coronavirus

The Ministry of Awqaf of Egypt is one of the ministries in the Egyptian government and is in charge of religious endowments. The Ministry has decided on the 21st of March to suspend public prayers (including Friday prayers) in all the mosques of the country for two weeks. Similarly, the Coptic church of Egypt has announced the closure of all churches across the country for a period of two weeks starting from the 21st of March. ( https://www.bbc.com/arabic/middleeast-5198811)

They have closed schools and universities, ordered cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, sporting clubs and malls to close by 7pm (17:00 GMT), and told many public sector employees to avoid the workplace. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-el-sisi-handling-coronavirus-crisis-transparently-200322190301769.html

Individual life, medical and car insurance policyholders are given a grace period to meet their financial obligations. Mortage and financial leasing companies are to grant a six month grace period without imposing any delay fines. See Financial Regulatory Authority document, archived: http://www.fra.gov.eg/jtags/efsa_en/media/Initiatives.pdf

El-Sisi's government has banned large gatherings ( https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-imposes-week-nightly-curfew-slow-coronavirus-spread-200324174007399.html)

The Egyptian government has launched an information campaign 'Stay at Home' to raise awareness about COVID-19 urging citizens to follow the social distancing advice. The Ministry of Health has also established a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to answer any queries from the public. Source (in Arabic): https://news.un.org/ar/story/2020/03/1051932

El-Sissi's government has banned large gatherings https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-imposes-week-nightly-curfew-slow-coronavirus-spread-200324174007399.html

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly told a news conference on Tuesday that the 11-hour nationwide curfew from 7pm to 6am (17:00-04:00 GMT) would go into effect on Wednesday, during which all public and private transportation would be suspended. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-imposes-week-nightly-curfew-slow-coronavirus-spread-200324174007399.html

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly told a news conference on Tuesday that the 11-hour nationwide curfew from 7pm to 6am (17:00-04:00 GMT) would go into effect on Wednesday, during which all public and private transportation would be suspended. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-imposes-week-nightly-curfew-slow-coronavirus-spread-200324174007399.html

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly told a news conference on Tuesday that the 11-hour nationwide curfew from 7pm to 6am (17:00-04:00 GMT) would go into effect on Wednesday, during which all public and private transportation would be suspended. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-imposes-week-nightly-curfew-slow-coronavirus-spread-200324174007399.html

Message lit up on the pyramids The message, displayed in both English and Arabic, read “Stay Home…Stay Safe, Thank You to Those Keeping Us Safe. The message is also meant to salute security personnel deployed during the curfew, and urges Egyptians to stay home and practice social distancing to fight the coronavirus outbreak. https://egyptindependent.com/stay-home-stay-safe-egypt-lights-up-great-pyramid-of-giza-with-message-of-solidarity/

The Ministry of Awqaf of Egypt is one of the ministries in the Egyptian government and is in charge of religious endowments. The Ministry has decided on the 21st of March to suspend public prayers (including Friday prayers) in all the mosques of the country for two weeks. Similarly, the Coptic church of Egypt has announced the closure of all churches across the country for a period of two weeks starting from the 21st of March. ( https://www.bbc.com/arabic/middleeast-51988115)

The Egyptian government has launched an information campaign 'Stay at Home' to raise awareness about COVID-19 urging citizens to follow the social distancing advice. The Ministry of Health has also established a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to answer any queries from the public. Source (in Arabic): https://news.un.org/ar/story/2020/03/1051932

A closure of schools and universities will also be extended to mid-April, while cafes, sports clubs and gyms will be shut for the next two weeks and restaurants will be restricted to deliveries. https://en.qantara.de/content/egypt-declares-two-week-curfew-to-counter-coronavirus

The curfew bans the movement of individuals, including public transportation and private vehicles, on all public roads from 8pm to 6am every night. https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-egypt-extends-lockdown-flights-suspended

The Egyptian government has decided to extend the isolation procedures to confront the Corona virus for an additional two weeks with the start of the curfew from 20:00 in the evening until 6:00 in the morning of isolation. This includes banning religious gatherings public gatherings, and any sort of crowding. LINK (Arabic): https://www.alarabiya.net/ar/arab-and-world/egypt/2020/04/08/???-????-?????-??????-???????-????????-???????-??????

The Egyptian government has launched an information campaign 'Stay at Home' to raise awareness about COVID-19 urging citizens to follow the social distancing advice. The Egyptian Ministry of Health has also established a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to answer any queries from the public. LINK (Arabic): https://news.un.org/ar/story/2020/03/1051932

"The Egyptian cabinet launched the “Ahalina” (Our People) initiative on Tuesday through a community partnership to support non-standard workers impacted by the negative repercussions of the coronavirus crisis on Egypt’s economy, providing social protection to individuals and families." "The cabinet’s spokesperson Nader Saad said that the initiative is part of efforts to support lower-income families and informal employment affected by the crisis. The initiative, coming under the slogan “Aid with a helping hand”, provides direct financial support to afflicted groups through the involvement of the private sector and individuals". https://egyptindependent.com/egypt-launches-initiative-to-support-people-impacted-by-coronavirus/

As a vegetable street vendor who travels some 90 kilometres from Monufia to Cairo every day, in the back of a crowded truck with 15 others, Samira Outt, 46, has been flouting the coronavirus social-distancing guidelines that demand people stay home as much as possible. Staying home is for the rich, I will never be able to afford this,” https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-egypt-social-distancing-poor-cannot-afford

A targeted support initiative for irregular workers in most severely hit sectors has been announced, which will entail EGP 500 in monthly grants for 3 months. ( https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E)

Egypt’s government announced it is halting all public transport on Monday [20/04] to limit crowds during the spring holiday of Sham el-Nessim as part of measures to curb the spread of coronavirus." https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-egypt-halt-public-transport-sham-el-nessim-holiday https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-suspends-public-private-transport-sham-el-nessim-holiday-april-20

Mosques will remain closed and any public religious gatherings will still be banned. ( https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-egypt/egypt-loosening-some-lockdown-restrictions-for-ramadan-coronavirus-toll-rises-idUKKCN2252BL)

Restrictions on movement during the night were reduced by an hour, allowing the return of some crucial government services, as the country prepared to mark the start of Ramadan. From Friday, restrictions on movements will start at 9pm, instead of 8pm, and will still end at 6am https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/coronavirus-egypt-eases-some-lockdown-measures-1.1010348

Egypt still does not have a robust testing capacity. However, the president has ordered to ramp up testing capability. "Some 5,000 cases have been confirmed and 359 people have died of the coronavirus as of April 28, though with so little testing the real figure is doubtless higher." "He has already taken a number of steps on that path. Ramping up its efforts to stem the tide of COVID-19, the government has opened more testing centers, purchased additional testing kits and medical supplies, and raised the salaries of intern medical doctors." ( https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/04/30/egypt-sisi-coronavirus-political-threat/)

Egypt gradually reopens hotels to prevent collapse of tourism sector - Egypt's reopening of hotels will be carried out over three phases. Several hotels and resorts reopened as of 15 May after receiving health certificates, demonstrating their compliance with coronavirus preventive measures, before they are allowed to re-operate. The measures include testing incoming guests for the coronavirus, limiting the number of occupants inside each hotel room to two adults and a child and ensuring that each hotel has a clinic and a resident health specialist to respond to emergencies. ttps://web.archive.org/web/20200528205234/ https://en.qantara.de/content/egypt-declares-two-week-curfew-to-counter-coronavirus https://www.voanews.com/middle-east/egypt-announces-partial-opening-economy-plunges

13 May 2020 The ministry released an official statement that states that the first phase will see many of the preventive measures already in place remain as they are, but it seems like there is going to be stricter enforcement of the rule to wear face masks in public places, particularly on public transportation. People will also be asked to wear their face masks at offices and factories as well as at all public places. While businesses are being encouraged to continue operating under the rules of phase one, they will be asked to take in headcounts to make sure that the lowest possible number of employees needed are going into the office, but they are also being asked to make sure they have enough employees to continue their full-scale operations. https://nilefm.com/digest/article/5663/egypt-unveils-3-phase-plan-to-reopen-the-economy-amid-covid-19 15 May 2020 The first phase, which will see more strict measures, will go on until the total number of coronavirus cases faces a downward trend for at least two weeks. https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/05/15/as-egypt-braces-for-gradual-re-opening-measures-covid-19-cases-reach-11000/

18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed

18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed

18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed

18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed

18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed

18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed

20 May 2020 Egypt signalled an expansion of testing for the new coronavirus on Wednesday, announcing that all the country’s 320 general hospitals would offer testing to people showing symptoms of the illness. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-egypt/egypt-to-offer-coronavirus-testing-in-all-general-hospitals-idUKKBN22W2UI

"Informal labourers in Egypt have complained that government aid designed to see them through the coronavirus crisis will not be enough, with many also unsure of how to claim the $32 a month assistance.ore than a dozen workers interviewed by Reuters said the promised assistance of just 500 Egyptian pounds ($31.74) a month would not cover their bills. A typical unskilled factory worker earns around 2000 pounds ($127) a month, businessmen say." https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/4/7/egyptian-workers-say-government-coronavirus-aid-not-enough Expansion of the targeted cash transfer social programs, Takaful and Karama, are also being extended to reach more families. A targeted support initiative for irregular workers in most severely hit sectors has been announced, which will entail EGP 500 in monthly grants for 3 months. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E

Whilst there are plans for a phased reopening and optional exams on 21st June, schools appear to remain closed currently. "Thanaweya Amma exams will begin on 21 June, but students will have the option to postpone sitting the exams until next year, Education Minister Tarek Shawki said at the press conference yesterday. Students who do choose to sit for this year’s exams will be required to maintain safe physical distances within the testing rooms, which will also be rearranged to hold fewer students than normal." https://enterprise.press/stories/2020/05/18/egypt-faces-stricter-lockdown-measures-for-the-week-of-eid-el-fitr-before-phase-1-of-govt-reopening-plan-comes-into-effect-16083/ https://enterprise.press/stories/2020/05/11/as-the-debate-over-back-to-school-intensifies-egypts-private-schools-prefer-a-transition-back-to-the-classroom-in-the-fall-15805/

"Since the last week of April 2020, shopping malls and retail outlets have been allowed to open on weekends until 5 pm, while restaurant customers have been allowed to place takeaway orders in-store. After temporarily suspending most public services and court proceedings, Egypt has relaxed some restrictions in the first week of May, including resuming work at car licensing units at traffic departments, real estate registry offices, and some court services. Starting May 4, 2020, hotels have been allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity until June 2020 and at 50 percent capacity thereafter. " https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"Everyone will be expected to wear face masks in “any closed space” starting 30 May, the PM said, which we’re taking as including government buildings, private offices, malls and retail outlets. People will also need to wear masks when using buses, the metro, trains, taxis and ride-hailing services such as Uber and Careem, Madbouly said." https://enterprise.press/stories/2020/05/18/egypt-faces-stricter-lockdown-measures-for-the-week-of-eid-el-fitr-before-phase-1-of-govt-reopening-plan-comes-into-effect-16083/

"Since the last week of April 2020, shopping malls and retail outlets have been allowed to open on weekends until 5 pm, while restaurant customers have been allowed to place takeaway orders in-store." Indicates that whilst general advice is to remain at home, citizens are allowed to come out of their houses and use local shops . https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Authorities have slightly reduced the imposed nighttime curfew by one hour between 20:00 and 04:00 (local time) with immediate effect as of Thursday, June 11. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/350596/egypt-authorities-record-highest-daily-increase-of-covid-19-cases-to-date-june-14-update-28

Starting July 1, Egypt will reopen select resorts and archaeological sites to foreign tourists. https://www.dw.com/en/egypt-tries-to-restart-tourism-during-coronavirus-pandemic/a-53876823

On Tuesday, June 23, Egyptian authorities announced that certain restrictions in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) would be eased from Saturday, June 27. Beaches and public parks will remain closed and shisha bars will not be permitted to reopen. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/353986/egypt-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-update-29

On Tuesday, June 23, Egyptian authorities announced that certain restrictions in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) would be eased from Saturday, June 27. Cinemas, cultural centers, and sports clubs will also be limited to 25-percent capacity, and places of worship will not be permitted to hold weekend services. Beaches and public parks will remain closed and shisha bars will not be permitted to reopen. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/353986/egypt-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-update-29

Cafes and restaurants will be limited to 25-percent capacity, and will have to close by 22:00 (local time). Shops will have to close by 21:00. Cinemas, cultural centers, and sports clubs will also be limited to 25-percent capacity, and places of worship will not be permitted to hold weekend services. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/353986/egypt-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-update-29

The wearing of face masks remains mandatory in closed public spaces, including in government buildings, private offices, malls, and retail outlets, as well as public transport including private taxis. Fines may be issued for non-compliance to government directives. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/353986/egypt-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-update-29

As of June 27, the nation-wide curfew in Egypt was lifted, in addition to allowing cafes, restaurants, sporting clubs and cultural facilities to re-open with a new 25 percent capacity rule. Cafes, restaurants, sporting clubs and cultural facilities are now required to close at 10pm, while shopping venues such as malls will shut down at 9pm. https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/07/02/a-week-into-measures-being-lifted-coronavirus-cases-in-egypt-surpass-70000/

On 27 June, the government reopened mosques for daily prayers, but said the Friday prayers, attended by a larger congregation of worshippers, will remain suspended. https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/covid-19-rejoicing-as-mosques-reopen-in-egypt-1.1593272662080

Egypt restarted international flights and reopened major tourist attractions including the Great Pyramids of Giza on 01 July. Seems even screening is not required... https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-egypt/egypt-reopens-airports-and-welcomes-tourists-to-pyramids-after-covid-closure-idUSKBN2426VX

A major mosque in Cairo, the Mosque of Al Hussain, was closed by the authority on 02 July evening until further notice, because worshippers failed to abide by precautions to stem the spread of the covid-19. https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/covid-19-egypt-closes-key-mosque-over-worshippers-non-compliance-1.72391573

"Tourists flying into the coastal governorates of the Red Sea, South Sinai and Matrouh can travel freely within these governorates, but there are restrictions in place preventing onward travel from these governorates to other parts of Egypt." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/staying-during-coronavirus

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli announced on 22 July two new measures w.r.t. Eid Al Adha: 1. All public beaches and parks shall remain closed while cafes, restaurants, and stores shall be opened till 12:00 am during Eid Al Adha; and 2. Cinemas and theaters will remain using only 25 percent of its capacity, while restaurants and cafes will use 50 percent of its capacity during Eid Al Adha. These will come into effect on 26 July. https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/90006/Egypt%E2%80%99s-government-issues-new-decisions-to-%E2%80%9Ccoexist%E2%80%9D-with-COVID-19

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli announced on 22 July that Eid Al Adha prayers will follow the same regulations taken when holding Eid El Iftar prayers back in May. Also, official conferences and meetings will be permitted as long as the participants' number does not exceed 50 individuals in halls that can take not less than 100. This measure will come into effect on 26 July. https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/90006/Egypt%E2%80%99s-government-issues-new-decisions-to-%E2%80%9Ccoexist%E2%80%9D-with-COVID-19

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/coronavirus Restrictions in public transport between midnight and 4am

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/coronavirus Temperature Screening on arrival

Egypt’s Minister of Education announced that the new school year will start on 17 October, instead of September. The full plan for the upcoming school year will be revealed in September, with the prime minister planned to review it on 20 August. See Egyptian newspaper source, Al-Ahram, archived: http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/376288/Egypt/Politics-/Egypts-new-school-year-to-kick-off--October-Minist.aspx

Public transport has resumed but is prohibited from operating between 00:00 and 04:00. See security website, Garda World, archived: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/362471/egypt-authorities-extend-retail-operating-hours-from-july-26-update-32

Non-Egyptian arrivals will require a negative PCR test for coronavirus no more than 72 hours before entering the country. The regulation excludes Arab and foreign tourists arriving on direct flights to costal governorates, but will be forbidden to enter Cairo without the test. See news website, Arab News, archived, https://www.arabnews.com/node/1717056/middle-east