Morocco
Moroccan Parliament Becomes COVID-19 Hotspot with 80 Cases Reported
Nearly 80 cases of coronavirus contamination have been recorded in the Moroccan Parliament. The institution is thus becoming an epidemic hotspot.
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Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Moroccan City Imposes Strict COVID-19 Measures as Cases Rise
New restrictive measures have been taken since Friday by the provincial authorities of Taounate to fight against the spread of Covid-19.
Morocco
Morocco to Acquire Russian Sputnik V Vaccine, Expanding COVID-19 Immunization Options
Morocco is preparing to acquire the Russian Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19. An agreement has recently been signed between the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the Moroccan pharmaceutical company "Galenica".
Morocco
Agadir Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions as Cases Surge
The resurgence of new infections in Agadir has led to the strengthening of restrictive measures to counter the spread of the coronavirus.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 74 New COVID-19 Deaths, Casablanca Hardest Hit
74 people died from Covid-19 in Morocco in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health. Since last March, 5,256 deaths have been recorded in the Kingdom.
Morocco
Oxford Study: COVID-19 Infection Provides 6-Month Immunity for Most People
A Covid-19 infection provides protection against reinfection for most people for at least six months. This is revealed by a new study from the University of Oxford.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 4,702 New COVID-19 Cases, 133 Critical as Nationwide Surge Continues
Morocco recorded 4,702 new coronavirus infection cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number detected to 320,962.
Morocco
Contactless Payments Surge in Morocco Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Contactless payment, which has been in place in Morocco for a few years, is experiencing a boom following the outbreak of the health crisis related to the coronavirus pandemic. This payment method could become widespread throughout the Kingdom.
Morocco
Morocco's Unemployment Soars to 1.5 Million as COVID-19 Impacts Job Market
The deterioration of labor market indicators related to Covid-19 accelerated in the third quarter of 2020, with a worsening of the structural decline in the activity rate, employment and an increase in the unemployment rate, particularly among young people, women and graduates in Morocco, according to the HCP.
Morocco
Moroccan Students in China Face Visa Delays, Academic Year in Jeopardy
While the academic year has resumed for a few weeks, some 500 Moroccan students in China are still stranded in the country. They have been waiting since September for the issuance of official documents from the Chinese consulate.
Morocco
Morocco Braces for Second COVID-19 Wave as Cases Surge and Hospital Capacity Strained
The second wave of Covid-19 that is looming, not to mention the seasonal flu that is on the horizon, is causing a lot of concern in the kingdom. While the capacity for intensive care and resuscitation has been doubled, the nursing staff, on the other hand, is lacking, while at the same time, new cases of contamination continue to be reported.
Morocco
Marrakech Golf Industry Urges Border Reopening as Tourism Slumps
Heavily impacted by the health crisis, golf tourism is struggling to take off again in Marrakech. Professionals in this sector are calling for the rapid and complete reopening of borders.