Morocco
Morocco Reports 125 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 1,888
The latest report published by the Ministry of Health shows 1,888 infected people, including 125 new cases.
Topic
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Morocco Delays Easing Lockdown as Health Ministry Urges Caution
In the absence of stable epidemiological data, any debate on a possible deconfinement of the population next Monday would be premature and could have dramatic consequences, according to statements from the Ministry of Health .
Morocco
Morocco's Industrial Acceleration Plan Proves Crucial Amid COVID-19 Crisis
After the manipulators of the INDH, another initiative of King Mohammed VI is showing its full importance, especially in these times of health crisis generated by covid-19. This is the new industrial strategy of the Kingdom of Morocco, the launch of which was given in April 2014.
Spain
COVID-19 Halts Passenger Traffic, Cripples Shipping in Strait of Gibraltar
Passenger traffic between southern Spain and Morocco is prohibited and freight traffic is proving unprofitable. This is causing heavy losses for shipping companies in the Strait of Gibraltar for the past month.
Morocco
Moroccan Rights Group Urges King to Repatriate Citizens Stranded Abroad Amid Crisis
The situation of Moroccans stranded abroad, most of whom are squatting in airports, remains worrying. The Moroccan League for Citizenship and Human Rights (LMCDH) has addressed an appeal to King Mohammed VI to order their repatriation.
Morocco
Morocco Faces 'Worst Economic Year of Century' Due to COVID-19 and Drought
In an interview with Efe, Ahmed Lahlimi, head of the official statistical agency of the High Commission for Planning (HCP), said that the prospects are not good for the kingdom’s economy. 2020 will be the worst economic year of the century for Morocco due to covid-19 and the severe drought, he said, before addressing the dimension of the crisis, the state’s response and the outlook.
Morocco
McDonald's Morocco Distributes Over 126,000 Free Meals to Underprivileged During Crisis
Since Mcdonald’s Morocco decided to join the wave of solidarity, it has already distributed nearly 126,477 meals. Under the slogan #Mta7dine, many underprivileged people are finding food during this difficult period marked by very strict restrictive measures.
Morocco
Morocco's Covid-19 Fund Surpasses $1.8 Billion, Telecom Giant Among Top Donors
The special covid-19 fund, launched on March 15 on the instructions of King Mohammed VI, raised 18.3 billion dirhams by the end of March, according to a report from the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR).
Morocco
Morocco Limits Subsidized Face Mask Sales to Grocery Stores Amid COVID-19 Mandate
Only grocery stores are authorized to sell the masks subsidized by the state. This is a decision made by the Ministry of Industry on April 10, thus removing from large retailers the marketing of masks.
Morocco
Ramadan 2020 Begins April 25 in Morocco Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The Ramadan 2020 fast will take place in confinement, far from mosques and family gatherings. While the practice of fasting will not be affected by the current context, the rituals of prayer and consumption will be largely impacted.
Morocco
Moroccan MPs Face Criticism for Resisting Coronavirus Fund Contributions
While Morocco is calling on individuals and legal entities to contribute to the special fund dedicated to the fight against coronavirus, some parliamentarians are showing a disconcerting selfishness.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Israeli-Made COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Amid Controversy
The Moroccan government is looking into tracking citizens in order to better manage the post-confinement period and break the chain of transmission of the Sars-CoV-2 virus. Among the selected applications is one of Israeli origin that does not however meet with unanimous approval.