CAIRO: Egyptian authorities have begun lifting COVID-19 restrictions at airports for those entering the country.
Local media reported that airport authorities received a notification from the Preventive Medicine Department at the Ministry of Health and Population that the declaration form for all arrivals has been canceled.
According to the ministry, the disinfecting of aircraft after each flight will be also canceled, and planes are set to return to their routine cleaning and disinfection.
In the event of a positive or suspected case of COVID-19 on board, the aircraft will be disinfected under supervision in accordance with World Health Organization instructions.
