Across the Middle East, celebrations for Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice that marks the end of the hajj this weekend, will likewise be paler this year. In Egypt, new cases have fallen as the country resumes normal life, but a live broadcast will replace communal Eid prayers. To lure back passengers, an airline is tossing in health insurance with its tickets. For example, the insurance applies only if you are outside your country of residence. And the coverage will pay only health care providers; it will not reimburse passengers for medical expenses.

Source: New York Times July 28, 2020 09:23 UTC