
Morocco Reports 68 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 8,071
Some 68 new coronavirus infections were recorded this Friday, June 5 in Morocco, bringing the total number since last March to 8,071.
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Some 68 new coronavirus infections were recorded this Friday, June 5 in Morocco, bringing the total number since last March to 8,071.

The drowning death of a teenager near Martil has led to increased security around the beaches. A few days before the announced deconfinement on June 11, all roads leading to the beaches of Tangier and Tetouan have been closed to traffic.

Faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research (MAScIR) has decided to support the national effort. In this regard, it plans to manufacture 10,000 Covid-19 diagnostic kits by the end of June 2020.

Some 24,500 Moroccans obtained Spanish nationality in 2019, according to the latest figures published by the Spanish National Institute of Statistics (INE).

A man was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison by the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal. He is accused of having sprayed sulfuric acid on his ex-partner, as he did not accept the separation.

Moroccan international Romain Saïss , who currently plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, gave an exclusive interview to his English club about the compatibility of practicing Islam with his professional player’s life in England. Without mincing words, the Moroccan player acknowledged that the English are more open to religion than the French.

More than two months after the suspension of its activities due to the coronavirus, Emirates Airlines has resumed its connections with certain countries in Europe, America and Australia. This company, based in Dubai, has now associated a dozen Arab countries with its passenger flight program, including Morocco .

While they have agreed to live far from their families, about fifty doctors and nurses, requisitioned to care for coronavirus patients, have been dismissed without any notice from the hotel establishment where they were staying.

Morocco recorded 81 new coronavirus infections on Thursday at 6 p.m. With these new cases, the number of patients infected with covid-19 now stands at 8,003.

The resumption of the Moroccan championship is taking shape. The officials of the various Botola clubs have started the screening of their players and staff before starting the training.

The resumption of Royal Air Maroc (RAM) activities is taking shape. The Moroccan airline is resuming its domestic flights as of June 11 and its international flights at the beginning of July.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to the closure of several shops and shopping centers in Morocco. A few days before the end of the lockdown, new safety measures have been issued by the supervisory ministry to ensure the resumption of their activities, without the risk of contamination for staff and customers.