Like much of the world, Egypt is trying to lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Widespread extreme poverty, however, is making it impossible to keep Egypt's workforce at home. Hamada Elrasam reports for VOA from Cairo.
Egyptian Commuters on the Move, Despite COVID-19 Lockdown
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Despite government calls for lockdown, many Egyptians were still commuting to work on mass transit on March 24, 2020. (VOA/H. Elrasam)
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Workers clean trains at Cairo's main station on March 24, 2020. (VOA/H. Elrasam)
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In Egypt, a third of the population lives on less than $1.50 a day and many cannot afford to miss work. Photo taken March 24, 2020. (VOA/H. Elrasam)
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A ticket taker at Cairo's main train station wears protective gear in this March 24, 2020 photo. (VOA/H. Elrasam)