The Moroccan authorities continue to call on citizens to show responsibility and patriotism in respecting preventive measures. After the ministers, it is the turn of epidemiology and public health experts to warn against laxity, which could undermine all the efforts made so far.
The city of Casablanca has pulled out all the stops for better waste management during the Eid Al-Adha festival. An action plan developed by Casablanca Baia is already being implemented, it is said, for a clean city before, during and after the festival.
A "Practical Guide for Compliance with Preventive Health Measures in the Organization of Eid Al-Adha" has just been published by the Ministry of the Interior, jointly with the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests.
Judicial proceedings have been initiated against several managers and officials responsible for the transport of red fruit packaging entities as part of the judicial investigation into the coronavirus outbreaks in Lalla Mimouna.
Covid-19 has impacted several sectors of activity in Morocco and also affects the transfer of Moroccans living abroad (MRE). It has experienced a sharp decline compared to last year.
220 Covid-19 infections were recorded on Wednesday, July 22 in Morocco, according to the Minister of Health. Since the beginning of the epidemic, 17,962 people have been affected by the coronavirus in the Kingdom.
Employees impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic will receive the flat-rate allowance for the month of June, starting this Wednesday, July 22. The national fund announced this through a press release, calling on beneficiaries to take all necessary precautions.
The tourism sector is experiencing one of its darkest hours after the resumption of its activities. Like other sectors, it remains the only one struggling to take off and should still wait 3 to 5 months to hope to save this tourist season.
The covid-19 crisis has heavily impacted the cash flow of Royal Air Maroc. The airline is preparing to release more than 50% of its assets to regain financial health.
The American agency Fitch Ratings has just lowered Morocco’s rating, which was stable in April, to negative. According to the rating agency, several reasons would explain this downgrading of the kingdom, including the "severe impact of the pandemic on the economy and public and external finances".
In this context of covid-19, the Ministries of the Interior and Agriculture are mobilizing for the celebration of Eid Al-Adha without health risks.
The Maroc Telecom group is doing rather well despite the health crisis. This is evidenced by the latest figures published on the number of subscribers and turnover.