Egypt to halt public transport on Monday to limit holiday crowds

Egypt will halt all public transportation and coach trips on Monday to keep crowds down during a major public holiday and limit the spread of the coronavirus, the prime minister said on Thursday.

Egypt will halt all public transportation and coach trips on Monday to keep crowds down during a major public holiday and limit the spread of the coronavirus, the prime minister said on Thursday. Egyptians mark the start of spring with Sham el-Nessim celebrations on Monday - a day after Coptic Christians celebrate Easter. Both Muslims and Christians traditionally go out in large numbers.