Most Egyptians adhere to the new law that requires them to place masks in public places, which represents the authorities ’latest move to slow the spread of the Corona virus, with the number of reported infections increasing.
The law, which came into effect on Saturday, adds a new measure to the measures applied, which include airport closures, international travel bans, restaurant closures, and school suspension.
Violators of the rules for putting up masks may be subjected to a fine of up to four thousand pounds ($ 252).
"This should have happened from the start, until people learn the discipline, and know the rules. We are a country that needs discipline," said Isis, standing near a store in central Cairo, wearing a muzzle.
Egypt, which is the largest country in the Arab world in terms of population, recorded about 25,000 cases of the virus and 959 deaths.
The number of injuries rose sharply last week, the week of Eid al-Fitr, in which families usually gather for celebration. And 1,536 new infections were confirmed on Sunday, twice the number recorded on the same day last week.
The youth category overwhelms Egypt's demographics, but its cities are overcrowded, which makes social distancing more difficult for citizens.
Witnesses told Reuters that the police in Cairo prevented people from entering some banks and subway stations on Sunday and Monday without masking their faces.
Speaking from behind the muzzle, Adel Othman said, as he stood in line to enter a bank; "Today's people follow the rules. Increasing people's awareness and compliance with the decision is a good thing. Today, people protect themselves, protect their homes, and protect their families."
Some people worry that the new rules will add to the financial burden on the population, millions of whom live in poverty.
Issam Saeed, an employee of the Education Directorate in Beni Suef Governorate, says: "I need to save thirty pounds a day for my family of six to buy six masks, i.e. an average of nine hundred pounds per month, and I have a full salary of 2200 pounds ... ok, how ?!"
The government said last May that it would provide canvas masks at a price of five pounds ($ 0.31) for the muzzle, which can be used for a month.
In a press release on Sunday, Minister of Trade and Industry Neven Jameh said that Egypt is looking to produce thirty million fabric masks per month to meet local demand, and will produce eight million masks in the coming days as part of an initial experience.