The toll of the new coronavirus continues to worsen in Morocco. 122 new cases have been confirmed for a total of 3,568 confirmed infections since the beginning of the epidemic.
Faced with the deep crisis caused by the covid-19 pandemic, the Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Administration Reform is expected on Monday in parliament for a major oral on the economy.
A mason was arrested on Wednesday in Casablanca while driving his vehicle, equipped with a "press" badge.
In the process of fighting the spread of the coronavirus, mistakes in the management of responsibilities can be costly. The provincial health delegate in Marrakech learned this the hard way.
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani , announced on Tuesday, April 21, before the House of Councillors, that the lifting of confinement will be done gradually, depending on the epidemiological situation of the regions.
Arrests for violation of the state of health emergency continue. Over the past 24 hours, 3,277 people were arrested, of whom 1,820 were taken into custody, according to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has already caused 149 deaths in Morocco, the Supreme Council of Ulema recalled on Tuesday that the preservation of life against all dangers takes precedence, from the point of view of Sharia, over any other act, including gathering for supererogatory prayers and the Sunnas of worship.
Nearly 726,000 formal sector employees have temporarily or permanently lost their jobs due to the coronavirus. This is indicated by the results of the qualitative survey conducted by the High Commission for Planning among organized enterprises.
Like other sectors, the health crisis due to the coronavirus is not sparing the tourism sector and all the activities that make up its value chain, namely hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and distribution networks, land transport and car rental, events and all related professions.
Morocco has decided to extend the suspension of commercial flights until May 31 at midnight, due to the covid-19 pandemic.
The Thomas More Institute has stated that Morocco has made commendable efforts in managing the covid-19 health crisis. "A replicable example" in Africa and elsewhere.
The Council of Ulema, in the context of the upcoming Ramadan period, has made certain decisions for the well-being of Muslim believers, in this period marked by the pandemic of the new coronavirus (covid-19). Concerned about the preservation of life, the council formally prohibits the Tarawih and Eid prayers in mosques.