The increase in new coronavirus infections recorded in recent weeks in Casablanca is particularly affecting three prefectures. As a result, Sidi Bernoussi, Anfa and Ain Sebaa Hay Mohammadi are under the surveillance of the health authorities and could be subject to strict restrictions if they experience a new increase in infections.
The new "Pact for Economic Recovery and Employment", launched on Thursday, August 6 during the 9th meeting of the Monitoring Committee, aims to respond to a major challenge: help restart the economic machine and mobilize the necessary resources. Several commitments have been made by the signatories to support the economy, thanks to the mobilization of an amount of 120 billion DH.
The coronavirus pandemic has had repercussions on Moroccan exports, which fell by 18.3% in the first half of 2020.
The increase in coronavirus infections has led to the cessation of activities at Tanger Free Zone. Industrialists have unanimously decided to suspend their activities until August 12.
The health crisis related to the coronavirus has had a negative impact on hundreds of Moroccan draft horses and donkeys in Marrakech dependent on the tourism industry.
Covid-19 has infected 826 more people in the last 24 hours in Morocco, according to figures released by the Ministry of Health, bringing the total since the start of the coronavirus epidemic to 34,063.
The local authorities of Laâyoune have decided to close the port "until further notice" in order to avoid a second wave of coronavirus contamination. But it remains open for sailors who have undergone screening tests.
The recent coronavirus infections have not spared Ittihad de Tanger. In total, 21 players and members of the IRT technical staff have tested positive for Covid-19.
The 2020-2022 program contract, signed on August 6 for the entire tourism value chain, has provided for support for hotel establishments affected by the coronavirus. To benefit from this "Damane Relance hôtellerie" credit, very strict conditions are imposed on hotel establishments.
The 2020-2021 school year will take place on September 7 in Morocco, after some upheavals due to the coronavirus pandemic. All eyes are on the Ministry of Education, which must specify whether it is face-to-face or distance learning.
Good news for Morocco, which has just recorded a new record of coronavirus recoveries with 1,157 people, the highest figure since the appearance of Covid-19 in the country.
1,230 coronavirus infections were recorded this Sunday, August 9 in Morocco, according to the Ministry of Health, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases to 33,237 since last March.