Egypt opens doors to Borg El-Arab prison - in pictures

From football matches to handicrafts, prison officials show media what Covid-19 measures are in place at facilitiy in Alexandria

Inmates play football at the Borg el-Arab prison, near Alexandria, Egypt. Reuters

Preventive medicine teams have continued to disinfect prisons across Egypt, to curb the spread of the coronavirus Reuters

An inmate rests in his bed at Borg el-Arab prison. Reuters

Inmates make furniture in the prison's handcraft workshop. Reuters

A health care worker examines an inmate. Reuters

An inmate looks on in the workshop for handmade goods. Reuters

The prison teaches inmates practical work skills for a new chance in life. Reuters

Inmates attend a class. Reuters

Meals are prepared in the prison's kitchen. Reuters

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