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Egypt’s Health Ministry published a 3-stage plan on Wednesday, to contain the coronavirus pandemic and prepare for a gradual return of normal life.
The first stage of the plan should be applied immediately and entails strict measures, to avoid relapses. The stage ends when the total number of new cases nationwide decreases for two consecutive weeks.
The second stage is a ‘medium measures’ period, which should last for 28 days after the end of the first stage.
A more relaxed approach will be applied during the third stage with precautionary measures in place until further instructions are issued, or until the World Health Organisation (WHO) declares that the global risk assessment has reduced to a low level.
The health ministry urges citizens to always wear face masks when they leave home.
The plan indicates that five sectors must remain suspended during the three phases: recreational facilities (cinemas, theatres, coffee shops, restaurants, schools, universities, gyms and sports facilities. In addition, any kind of social gatherings like weddings and funerals should remain suspended.
The ministry reaffirmed social distancing rules and urged citizens and institutions to abide by them.
