Watermarked preview. The licensed file is delivered in full quality without the watermark.
Preview: first 60 seconds — full file 02:15.
APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Gaza - 05 May 2021. Palestinians shop at market days before of Eid al Fitr in Gaza City amid the COVID-19 pandemic, after the decision of authorities in the Gaza Strip to eased tight precautionary measures to contain the COVID-19.
STORYLINE
Tight precautionary measures to contain the COVID-19 in the Gaza Strip were eased on Tuesday night following a significant decline in infections, said Eyad al-Bozzom, spokesman of the Interior Ministry in the Gaza Strip
Al-Bozzom said that "The night lockdown all over the Gaza Strip was completely lifted starting Tuesday night," adding that pedestrians will be allowed in the streets, and shops and establishments will remain open.
However, al-Bozzom said all traffic in the Gaza Strip will stop at midnight during the last 10 days of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan to enable the residents to prepare for the Eid al-Fitr holiday expected on May 13.
All mosques will reopen during the coming 10 days for prayers, including the evening prayers, but wedding halls will be closed and indoor gatherings will be banned, he added.
On Tuesday, the health authorities in the Gaza Strip announced 458 new COVID-19 infections and seven deaths during the past 24 hours. A total of 102,532 cases have been recorded so far in the besieged enclave..
Footage by Mahmoud Ajjour /APAwire
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: APAwire CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST: APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Gaza - 05 May 2021. Palestinians shop at market days before of Eid al Fitr in Gaza City amid the COVID-19 pandemic, after the decision of authorities in the Gaza Strip to eased tight precautionary measures to contain the COVID-19. 0.1 SOUNDBITE (in Arabic) Ahmed Al-Sakani 0.2 SOUNDBITE (in Arabic) Abu Awni Tabatibi STORYLINE Tight precautionary measures to contain the COVID-19 in the Gaza Strip were eased on Tuesday night following a significant decline in infections, said Eyad al-Bozzom, spokesman of the Interior Ministry in the Gaza Strip Al-Bozzom said that "The night lockdown all over the Gaza Strip was completely lifted starting Tuesday night," adding that pedestrians will be allowed in the streets, and shops and establishments will remain open. However, al-Bozzom said all traffic in the Gaza Strip will stop at midnight during the last 10 days of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan to enable the residents to prepare for the Eid al-Fitr holiday expected on May 13. All mosques will reopen during the coming 10 days for prayers, including the evening prayers, but wedding halls will be closed and indoor gatherings will be banned, he added. On Tuesday, the health authorities in the Gaza Strip announced 458 new COVID-19 infections and seven deaths during the past 24 hours. A total of 102,532 cases have been recorded so far in the besieged enclave.. Footage by Mahmoud Ajjour /APAwire
Original caption as filed by the journalist, unedited.
Editorial use only. No alterations beyond standard cropping and colour correction.
Copyright: © APA Images
Find photos, videos and stories in your language.
Try asking
