The executive bodies of Egypt’s Sharqiya Governorate on Sunday shut down four commercial businesses for violating Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s decision regarding the mandatory closure of businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak. The businesses include a clothing store, a shoe store and a spice shop, all of which are located in the village of Tel Hween. The governorate also stopped a man in the village for illegal construction and began taking legal procedures against him. Under Egypt’s curfew, nonessential shops are to remain closed from five pm until six am during the week. Hospitals, medical centers and medical staff continue to provide services, as are post offices, so as to disburse salaries and pensions.

Source: Egypt Independent April 27, 2020 12:56 UTC