A sense of nervousness and caution was mixed with relief as many retailers across the city flung open their doors for the first time in over 100 days
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There was so much excitement and demand for haircuts on Monday that Moustafa Elrifai opened his salon in Lakemba an hour early.
“When I opened my eyes today, I was crying, I swear to God. I hadn’t opened the shop in months, I’ve had to pay my bills and everything. It was tough.”
