The Egyptian Cabinet revealed Tuesday the truth behind the circulated video about imposing a curfew across all governorates, as of Wednesday, December 30, to curb the spread of COVID-19.
In a statement on 'Facebook', the cabinet stressed that the viral video is old, and dated back to the 1st wave of Coronavirus.
It also pointed out that the decisions taken by the coronavirus crisis management committee during its last meeting do not include imposing a curfew, adding that once any new measures are taken it will be 'officially announced'.
The committee’s decisions include canceling all the New Year’s celebrations and events along with closing any facility which holds any eve.
Hotels should be restricted to the specified numbers at the weddings which only should be held in open-air areas.
As of Sunday, an immediate fine worth EGP 50 against violators of anti-coronavirus measures. Violators will be referred to the prosecution in case of nonpayment.
Immediate fine, amounting to EGP 4,000, on the violating cafes and restaurants will be applied as well as closing the facility for one week as of Sunday.
It is worth mentioning that, Egypt has so far registered 135,233 coronavirus cases, 7,520 deaths.
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