
Morocco Ramps Up COVID-19 Testing, Reaches 17,500 Daily Screenings
Morocco is stepping up its fight against coronavirus. The kingdom now exceeds 17,500 screening tests per day in the 24 national laboratories, according to the Minister of Health.
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Morocco is stepping up its fight against coronavirus. The kingdom now exceeds 17,500 screening tests per day in the 24 national laboratories, according to the Minister of Health.

Morocco recorded 73 new infections this Sunday at 6 p.m. The total number of infections now stands at 8,224.

As part of the modernization of administrative procedures, the Moroccan administration wants to focus on simplifying procedures and minimizing contact with too much paperwork. In this perspective, the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR) and the National Council of the National Order of Notaries of Morocco (CNONM) announced on Thursday the dematerialization of the certificate of payment of taxes and duties levied on the property being transferred.

The Moroccan tourism sector, one of the sectors most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, is preparing for its relaunch. Relying on its potential, Morocco remains a choice tourist destination for tourists at the end of the pandemic, according to the magazine "Travel Daily News".

The elements of the prefectural service of the judicial police of Casablanca proceeded, on Thursday, to the arrest of an individual in Casablanca. He would have incited to hatred, murder and the vandalization of public property through the publication on social networks.

Already renewed twice in a row, the state of health emergency and confinement should not be lifted on June 10, 2020 in Morocco. They will be extended for a third time.

A few days after resuming its activities, American Airlines has reserved a surprise for its passengers and those of the national airline. It has integrated Royal Air Maroc into its "AAdvantage" loyalty program.

Initially scheduled for the month of June, the deadline given to the Special Commission on the Development Model (CSMD) has been extended. It now has an additional 6 months, on the instructions of King Mohammed VI.

The global health crisis has strongly impacted the activities of African airlines. The financial losses are enormous and should amount to $8.103 billion, according to the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).

More than two months after the establishment of the state of health emergency, the signs are not yet green to move on to the deconfinement stage in Morocco. The El Othmani government could extend the lockdown again.

A visit to the construction sites of the National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM) on the Casablanca-Berrechid section was conducted on Wednesday by the Minister of Equipment. This tour aims to take stock of the progress of the work.

A Moroccan national is outraged by the aid from the El Othmani government to people stranded abroad due to the coronavirus. After several months of patience, he received in total a food supply for a few days.