The US Embassy in Cairo announced on its official Facebook page that business was back as usual, following false concerns over a bomb attack earlier today.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice have finished their investigations at the scene of the incident. The Embassy is resuming normal business,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
It added that security updates could be followed through signing up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), at STEP.state.gov.<\/p>\n
The statement comes around one hour after reports of an alleged bomb threat on the embassy circulated through media.<\/p>\n
At the time, the embassy posted an earlier statement: \u201cWe are aware of what happened at Simon Boulivard road in Cairo. We advise you avoid the area and follow local media for updates.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are also aware of reports that public transport near the area has been delayed due to the accident.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe advise caution.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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