Egypt Extends Ban on International Flights

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The Egyptian government has extended its ban on all incoming (and outgoing) international flights till further notice, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Tuesday in a statement to international media.

The ban was renewed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic, the Egyptian prime minister said.

All Egyptian airports ceased accepting international flights on March 19 in accordance with the government directive.