"Flights will be resumed gradually with some states," said Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Manar in a joint press conference with the ministers of tourism and information. Egypt suspended international flights on March 19 as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. South Sinai and the Red Sea have the popular resort cities of Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada, which are among the most attractive tourist destinations worldwide. COORDINATIONAll precautionary measures for the resumption of international flights and tourism are coordinated with the health ministry, the ministers noted. Egypt is currently adopting a coexistence plan to maintain anti-coronavirus precautionary measures while resuming services, businesses and economic activities.

Source: Daily Nation June 15, 2020 02:48 UTC