Egyptians pack streets and restaurants for Ramadan but Covid-19 continues to take lives

Egyptians pack streets and restaurants for Ramadan but Covid-19 continues to take lives

With Ramadan festivities in full swing, many Egyptians seem unperturbed by the deadly virus quietly stalking Egypt, killing hundreds every week.

In 2020, the holy month fell at a time when the country of 100 million people was firmly locked down to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Then, the foreboding feeling of a mysterious but deadly disease stalking the country seemed to hang over everyone's head.

But the tone is different this year. Despite the threat remaining high, Egyptians are taking risks with Covid-19 on an unprecedented scale.

With only a handful of restrictions in place, millions are savouring the return of