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Syria allows businesses to reopen during the day

The Syrian government announced the easing of the country's coronavirus lockdown today.

A views shows closed shops at Souk al-Hamidieh, as restrictions are imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Damascus, Syria March 26, 2020. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar - RC2TRF9UADYW
A view shows closed shops at Souk al-Hamidieh on March 26, 2020, as restrictions were imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease in Damascus, Syria. Many businesses were able to reopen April 29. — REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar

The Syrian government announced that businesses were allowed to reopen today in an easing of the coronavirus lockdown in the country.

Businesses and markets can now operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Syrian state news agency SANA reported. One journalist in the capital, Damascus, said that most businesses opened their doors today, but that civilian traffic was less than usual.

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