Morocco is preparing to make 500 ventilators directly from the factory of the Société d’études et de réalisations mécaniques de précision (SERMP) available to its hospitals.
Moroccans living abroad (MRE) who are used to passing through Spain to go to Morocco will probably not be able to do so this year. The Spanish authorities are seriously considering blocking all passages during the summer season.
In a correspondence, the president of the Arab World Institute (IMA), Jack Lang, congratulated Morocco and King Mohammed VI for the actions and the spirit of anticipation surrounding the fight against the spread of the coronavirus in the kingdom.
Scheduled for September 2020, the opening of Cristiano Ronaldo’s hotel in Marrakech could be postponed due to the current crisis caused by Covid-19.
Following the "shortcomings observed in the hygiene rules in front of bank counters, the Wali of the Souss-Massa region, Ahmed Hajji, in a correspondence, reminded the regional directors of banks of the roles that are theirs in the fight against the coronavirus.
Moroccan inventor Abdallah Ayache has put his talent to the service of COVID-19 prevention by creating an automatic disinfection portal.
A 23-year-old man was brought before the competent public prosecutor’s office after being taken into custody. He is accused of raping a minor in the locality of Sidi Bennour and not respecting the confinement imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus in the kingdom.
Four million masks will be produced and distributed free of charge to the residents of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima. The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIS) of the region, in coordination with the Moroccan Association of Textile and Clothing Industries (AMITH), announced this decision on Wednesday as their contribution to the mandatory wearing of masks decreed by the government.
Coronavirus cases continue to increase in Morocco. In the latest report published this morning by the Ministry of Health, there are 1346 people affected, including 71 since yesterday.
Belgian Foreign Minister Phillipe Goffin failed to negotiate the repatriation of people with dual Moroccan and Burundian nationality who wish to return to Belgium. While deploring the situation, Philippe Goffin said that efforts are continuing to obtain their return to the country.
King Mohammed VI has decided to exempt tenants of Habous premises dedicated to commerce, crafts, services and housing from rental fees.
Spain has requisitioned medicines purchased by Morocco to curb the COVID-19 epidemic.