Belgium
Belgian Schools in Morocco Unveil COVID-19 Safety Measures for New Academic Year
A few days before the start of the school year in Morocco, Belgian schools have published their health protocol concerning the measures related to Covid-19.
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Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Industry Loses $1.1 Billion as COVID-19 Slashes Arrivals by 63%
At the end of the first six months of the year, tourism revenues in Morocco fell by 33.2%, or 11.1 billion dirhams. To limit the negative impact of the health crisis on the tourism sector and accelerate its recovery, a program contract covering the period 2020-2022 has been signed between public and private actors.
Morocco
Morocco's COVID-19 Treatment Costs: State Spends Up to 18,000 Dirhams Per Patient
A patient with the new coronavirus (Covid-19) costs the Moroccan state between 15,000 and 18,000 dirhams for their hospital stay and treatment (10 days). Home hospitalization costs 3,900 dirhams, while preventive care costs 900 dirhams.
Morocco
Moroccan Real Estate Market Plunges: Prices and Transactions Plummet Amid Economic Crisis
The Moroccan real estate market continues its downward slide. According to the index of real estate asset prices published by Bank Al-Maghrib, there is a 3.3% drop, with decreases of 3.8% for residential prices, 3% for land prices and 0.9% for prices of professional properties.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 1,104 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Surpasses 58,000
1,104 coronavirus infections were recorded this Friday, August 28 in Morocco, according to the Ministry of Health, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases to 58,489 since last March.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Spends Millions on Pilot Layoffs Amid Financial Strain
While it is already in a very delicate situation, the airline Royal Air Maroc has just taken out the checkbook again to finance its economic redundancy plan.
Morocco
Military Medical Team Deployed to Bolster Marrakech Hospitals Amid COVID-19 Surge
Following the latest developments in the epidemiological situation in Marrakech, the Royal Armed Forces are providing support to the medical staff of the ochre city.
Morocco
Covid-19 Outbreak Linked to Large Moroccan Wedding in Germany
Several dozen people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Wiesbaden, Germany, following a celebration bringing together more than 100 guests for a Moroccan wedding.
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Revenue Plummets 60% Amid Pandemic, Arrivals Down 63%
The Moroccan tourism sector, heavily impacted by the health crisis, is facing a drop in foreign exchange earnings. This decline is estimated at 60% of its revenues since the beginning of the year.
Morocco
Morocco's COVID-19 Surge Overwhelms Hospitals, Government Builds Field Units
Moroccan hospitals are struggling with the cases of contamination. To solve the problem and allow all patients to benefit from their right to quality care, the government has built field hospitals within certain health facilities.
Morocco
Morocco Grapples with Waste Management for Home-Treated COVID-19 Patients
Since August 5, Morocco has strengthened the protocol for the care of Covid-19 patients, by allowing the home treatment of asymptomatic cases. While this helps to decongest the hospitals, the question of the management of the household waste of these cases remains unresolved.
Morocco
Morocco Suspends Prison Visits in Multiple Facilities Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Family visits to detainees in certain prisons have been suspended. This is a decision of the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR), in connection with the development of the epidemiological situation in certain Moroccan prefectures and provinces.