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Past weekend in Egypt, introduced compulsory wearing of masks in public places. While this measure will operate for two weeks, then the authorities promise to publicize the new solutions to combat coronavirus. The number of infections in the country is growing, accounting for about 25 thousand people, and when to resume foreign tourism — is unknown: the opening of the air it is not. C details — TASS correspondent in Cairo Dean Drunk specially for “Kommersant”.Social networking joke that, judging by the actions of the Egyptian authorities, the coronavirus in the country operates only during certain hours and days of the week. Introducing quarantine measures in late March, Egypt followed in line with other countries in the Middle East and North Africa: closed schools, mosques and churches, sports clubs, entertainment centers. Cafes and restaurants rebuilt after the delivery, empty seaside resorts, promenades, parks. Interrupted air communication with the outside world. Government offices were closed, many foreigners were with expired visas.Then it seemed that all this while, especially as the numbers grew slightly sick. The village where recorded cases of mass infection, immediately blocked and isolated. But in the early days at the ever-busy streets were unusually quiet and deserted, especially as the streets were occupied police cars, signals pripadnicima passers-by hinted that it was time to go home.In normal mode operated grocery stores and pharmacies, and even during curfew hours there were buyers. A little later they were joined by other shops, as well as shopping centers and malls that were allowed to work from 10 to 17 hours. On the eve of the fasting month of Ramadan, people were hoarding food, gifts, new clothes to relatives and friends. The store was crowded.Pandemonium was observed in post offices where people received or sent remittances. No one followed the social distance.And then came Ramadan, then I razgovara holiday of Eid al-Fitr, when it became clear that ancient traditions are impossible to break. Despite the curfew, the Egyptians walked at night, going to the companies continued to talk. In the so-called popular areas, as before, life was in turmoil day and night, although at the time of Eid al-Fitr in Egypt and throughout the Middle East, has been strengthened quarantine measures and an increased curfew.However, over the last few days of may the number of people in masks and gloves on the streets of Cairo has increased significantly. The example has shown everyone living here are foreigners, later the mask put on police, food delivery people on motorcycles and sellers in the stores. From may 30 this measure became mandatory for all in public places people should be remedies.Local shopping ��et Cottonil specializing in products made of cotton, quickly established manufacture of knitted masks of white, grey and black for £ 20 (just over $1) apiece, comes with six masks.Authorities promise not to penalize those who move through the streets, though without a mask, but alone.If you forgot the mask at any store you give her at the entrance. Almost everywhere it is possible to disinfect the hands of huge plastic bottles of sanitizer.Separate conversation — the law-abiding of foreigners in isolation. In principle, Egypt has not introduced a complete lockdown in the daytime nobody forbids to walk the streets, walk in stores. Just in hot weather in closed parks and sports clubs who traditionally perform the function of a place of rest and relaxation, walking, especially anywhere, especially because there are no playgrounds and adjoining areas, where you can sit and chat with friends. Cafes and coffee shops are closed, but because the youth is going on a small patch next to the roadway or on the quays, browsing companies in a parked car, despite the curfew.This was especially noticeable during the days of Eid al-Fitr. The police called the indignant foreigners who were perplexed why nobody complies with the regulations. However, the police just shrugged, promising to investigate.On Saturday in territory of Embassy of Serbia organized a small party behind closed doors, and social media was immediately filled with indignant posts Expat: why Serbs behave so tactlessly, listen to loud music and do not consider those who are forced to stay at home?The industry is most affected by the pandemic. In 2019, the revenues from tourism reached a record $13 billion, and visited Egypt 13.1 million tourists — the highest number since 2010, when it rested 14.7 million tourists, including about 4 million Russians. However, in a pandemic resorts completely empty. This is not seen even in the most unstable years. The industry has huge losses, the Treasury monthly loses a billion dollars, despite the fact that tourism industry brings to 15% of GDP.In these circumstances, the authorities allowed the hotels to resume work, but only to those who will receive a special certificate security. In accordance with the decree of the Ministry of tourism and antiquities in the first stage, the occupancy should be maintained at 25%, then rising to 50% from 1 June. Hotels are required to conduct daily a thorough cleaning with disinfection and sanitation of all rooms, the textiles and mattresses must be deep steaming after departure of guests, the bed must also be processed by special disinfectants.In order to fight the virus increased temperature indy and the amount of chlorine in the pool. Hotels should be sufficient provided disinfectants, which need to process baggage arriving, the exterminator should also be in all areas of the hotel for guests ‘ convenience. The settlement must be made either via online registration or standard way, but with single handles, which are then subject to immediate disposal. In hotels must be the doctor, the staff are required to observe social distance and wear masks as well as regular blood tests COVID-19Туристам also ordered to provide proof that they are not infected, but the question is still not finalised. In the framework of restrictive measures when you run the hotels prohibited the holding of mass events, including weddings. Remain closed Jacuzzi, Spa centers in hotels and saunas, and baths are only the gym.At the moment, their happy owners were about 80 hotels from more than 170 applicants. These hotels opened and access to the sea. The rest of the country the beaches are still closed.When to resume foreign tourism — is unknown. Especially about the opening of the air service it does does not go.But gradually, as in the rest of the Arab East, opened the mosque on Friday has already passed a sermon in one of the capital’s mosques with a very limited number of worshippers. But the Church at least until the end of June will remain closed. So ruled the Holy Synod, headed by the Coptic Patriarch Tawadros II. The reason — the continuing growth of the number infected. Recovered less than 6 thousand, And although the region is not the highest (leader Saudi Arabia), the mortality Egypt was in first place with more than 950 dead, i.e. the mortality rate is 4%. However, many argue that 100 million of Egypt these figures are clearly underestimated.The Minister of higher education of Egypt Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said that the real number of cases may exceed 100 thousand people taking into account asymptomatic patients who do not go to the hospital, and therefore not taken into account. Meanwhile, according to reports, 17 of the quarantine hospitals, where the sick are placed COVID-19, full.On this background, talking about the imminent lifting of restrictions is not necessary. Authorities in mid-may announced that to resume the work of the education, sports and entertainment to the full deliverance of the country from coronavirus is not planned. So, schools, kindergartens, universities, cinemas, sports clubs, fitness centers, coffee shops, restaurants and other places and facilities will be closed.But notaries, service for probate and registration centers motor vehicles resume��ovila work in early may. With Jun open and other centers of public service, including passport and visa service. Egypt learns to coexist with the coronavirus, and developed by the authorities, the plan envisages that all measures of security and prevention at work, production, service companies. Businesses should conduct regular sanitation and disinfection, cleaning of ventilation, employees should always have access to means of disinfection.In this regard, the country’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi advised Egyptians to eat healthy food to boost immune system and exercise. But the clubs are still closed, and the sea is not yet allowed.