People Crowd Cairo's Streets as COVID-19 Cases Climb

Egypt's COVID-19 cases are spiking, but in the markets, social distancing guidelines are often ignored in Cairo and some locals say the streets are more crowded than ever.

Many people have taken to driving tuk-tuk cars to make money after losing their jobs during the pandemic lockdown, imposing further traffic jams in market areas.

Barbers have remained open throughout the pandemic, with business booming during the ongoing Islamic holidays.

Restaurants are not allowed to open their doors, but some operate on the streets without following health and safety guidelines.

Schools and universities are closed, but with a third of Egyptians living below the poverty line, many children are still working in Cairo.

This used to be an ordinary park, but since the gyms have closed, it is crowded with people exercising.

The government has advised families not to have large gatherings in their homes during the holidays, so some people have moved the party outside.

Evening curfews have been imposed since the pandemic began, but they are often ignored.

Trains and local flights still operate in Egypt, and some tourists still enjoy the sights in Cairo.

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.