The coronavirus is spreading faster than ever in Egypt, and doctors blame the government as more and more health care workers are dying. While Egypt makes plans to further open up the economy despite the number of cases rising to nearly 18,000 as of May 26, life on the streets of Cairo is sometimes busier than normal, with shoppers, partygoers and even some tourists enjoying the holiday season. For VOA, Hamada Elrasam has pictures, with words by Heather Murdock.
People Crowd Cairo's Streets as COVID-19 Cases Climb
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Trains and local flights still operate in Egypt, and some tourists still enjoy the sights in Cairo.
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Egypt's doctors' union blames the government for the death of 19 doctors and says they are not being tested, equipped or trained well enough to handle the growing number of cases.
