Cairo governor orders preventing gatherings in Attaba, Moski areas amid coronavirus fears

CAIRO, March 23 (MENA) - Cairo Governor Khaled Abdel Aal has stressed the importance of preventing mass gatherings in El Moski and Attaba areas in Downtown Cairo to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

During an inspection tour of the two overcrowded areas, Abdel Aal called on owners of shops to abide by the government's decision to close down from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am.

He also urged citizens to stay home during the closure period.

Earlier in the day, authorities removed street vendors in Attaba and El Moski areas as part of the government's efforts to reduce gatherings amid coronavirus fears.