Morocco
COVID-19 Outbreak Among Rescued Migrants in Canary Islands
14 migrants from Laâyoune have tested positive for coronavirus in the Canary Islands. They were rescued off the coast of Fuerteventura and taken care of by the local authorities.
Topic
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Moroccan Prisons to Produce 20,000 Face Masks Daily in COVID-19 Prevention Effort
Prisons are also involved in the fight against the spread of covid-19. 20,000 masks will soon be produced daily by about twenty prisons, equipped with equipment and raw materials.
Morocco
Morocco Surpasses 9,000 COVID-19 Cases as New Infections Spread Across 9 Regions
The Ministry of Health announced the recording of 77 new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Thursday at 6 pm. The total number of infections is now 9,074, more than three months after the first case of covid-19 in Morocco.
Morocco
World Bank Grants Morocco $48 Million Loan to Bolster COVID-19 Response
Morocco’s efforts to free itself from the grip of the coronavirus have been praised by several countries and financial institutions. To support the kingdom in managing the effects of the covid-19 pandemic, the World Bank has granted a new loan of $48 million.
Morocco
Morocco's Opposition Party Proposes Salary Cuts for Top Officials to Boost Economic Recovery
To relaunch the economy after the covid-19 crisis, the Party of Authenticity and Modernity (PAM) makes proposals to the government. Among these are the reduction of the salaries of all senior civil servants of the State and the suppression of the allowances of parliamentarians and ministers.
Morocco
Bravo Club Delays Reopening of Morocco Resorts Until October Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Fears of a resurgence of the coronavirus epidemic, added to the doubts hanging over the conditions for reopening and crossing borders for non-EU countries, have changed Bravo Club’s mind. The all-inclusive vacation clubs, also present in Morocco, with French-speaking entertainment, are postponing their return to October.
Morocco
Experts Warn of Rising Depression Risk in Youth as Lockdown Measures Continue
The mental health of children, after several months of confinement, is a concern for various health actors (pediatricians, child psychiatrists), parliamentarians and civil society associations. They call on the government to take the problem seriously and accelerate deconfinement in order to ensure medical follow-up of this very vulnerable part of the population.
France
French Lawmakers Push to Cut Fees on African Remittances Amid COVID-19 Slump
With the decline in money transfers to Africa during the health crisis of the coronavirus, French deputies want to correct the situation. Amendments are about to be proposed to Parliament to facilitate money transfers.
Sport
Morocco Reports 8,997 Total COVID-19 Cases, 90% Recovery Rate
Morocco has recorded 8,997 cases of coronavirus since last March. Nearly 90% of them have fully recovered while 791 active cases are currently under treatment, including 9 in serious condition.
Morocco
Morocco Sees Spike in COVID-19 Cases, Health Ministry Urges Vigilance
New cases of coronavirus contamination have recently been recorded in zone 2 and the relaxation zone 1 of confinement. The Moroccan Ministry of Health calls on the population to strictly respect preventive measures.
Morocco
Morocco Repatriates Over 300 Citizens from Turkey Amid Pandemic
The Moroccan authorities are accelerating the repatriation of Moroccans stranded abroad. 313 people, including babies and children, arrived on Tuesday at Tétouan Saniat R’mel airport on board three planes from Istanbul.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 66 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 8,997
66 new coronavirus cases were recorded on Wednesday, June 17 at 6 pm in Morocco, according to figures presented by the Ministry of Health. The number of infections now stands at 8,997, more than three months after the appearance of the first case in the kingdom.