
Morocco Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises to 358
The cases of contamination in Morocco seem to be accelerating. The latest report released this morning by the Ministry of Health shows 13 new infections for a total of 358.

The cases of contamination in Morocco seem to be accelerating. The latest report released this morning by the Ministry of Health shows 13 new infections for a total of 358.

11 doctors, including 7 in Casablanca, 2 in Rabat and 2 in Tétouan, were infected with the coronavirus, this Friday.

Young lawyer at the Marrakech bar, Issam Aït Aziz, 35, died on Friday, March 27, 2020, from the effects of COVID-19.

Will Morocco follow the same path as South Korea and other countries by conducting massive screening to contain the spread of the pandemic? The authorities continue to prioritize home confinement and social distancing, even though the infection rate has risen further since the state of health emergency was declared.

Following the publication of videos on social networks showing law enforcement officers slapping offenders, the Ministry of the Interior has opened an investigation. These agents are ensuring compliance with the state of health emergency declared, in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the kingdom.

The coronavirus already has consequences on the global economy in general and on the Moroccan economy in particular. But the latest report from the American rating agency Fitch Ratings indicates that the kingdom could overcome this economic crisis.

A family from Dampremy (Charleroi) finds itself stuck in Morocco due to the suspension of air flights because of the coronavirus. It is experiencing this situation very badly.

The covid-19 epidemic has infected 345 people in Morocco, after recording a record number of people testing positive in a single day (70).

Barely had the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) launched the service for receiving applications for compensation for work stoppage due to the Coronavirus pandemic, when its platform was inundated with requests. Already 40,000 employees registered in just 24 hours.

Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals need 70 blood bags per day. The prefecture of Tanger -Assliah is therefore launching an urgent appeal to the population to rebuild its reserves.

To contribute to the national solidarity efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic, 25 rooms are reserved at the "Le Rio" hotel complex in Tangier for medical staff fighting the new coronavirus (covid-19) at the prefecture of Tangier-Assilah.

In Morocco, times are tough for businesses due to the exceptional context of the health crisis that is heavily impacting economic activity.