Morocco
Morocco Reports Six New Coronavirus Cases, Total Rises to 44
The Moroccan Ministry of Health announced six new cases of contamination by the new coronavirus, detected on Tuesday, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.; bringing the official toll to 44.
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Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Morocco Launches Dedicated COVID-19 Hotline for Suspected Cases
With a view to strengthening its communication on COVID-19, the Moroccan Ministry of Health has launched "ALLÔ SAMU 141" reserved for suspected cases.
Morocco
Morocco Urges Businesses to Join National Effort Against Coronavirus Spread
Faced with the scale of the coronavirus epidemic, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Green and Digital Economy, and the Ministry of Labor and Professional Integration are calling on companies and production units to contribute to the national effort to mitigate its repercussions.
Morocco
Morocco Suspends Court Hearings Nationwide Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Hearings are suspended at the level of Moroccan courts, starting this Monday, March 16, until further notice.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Massive Effort to Repatriate Thousands of Foreign Tourists
Morocco has mobilized to facilitate the return of foreign tourists to their respective countries.
Morocco
Morocco's Mosque Closures Spark Backlash from Salafist Leader Amid Coronavirus Fears
The decision to close mosques in Morocco from Monday, March 16, 2020 due to the spread of the coronavirus, is already provoking reactions. In a video posted on social media, the Salafist Abou Naïm hammers that a country that "prohibits daily prayers in mosques is an apostate country and has become a country of war and not of peace, according to Islamic jurisprudence."
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Rescue Plan for Tourism Sector Amid Coronavirus Crisis
In an effort to strengthen the tourism sector, which has been struggling for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Confederation of Tourism (CNT) proposed a series of measures on Monday in Rabat. The aim for the CNT is to help the companies in the sector overcome the economic impact of the virus.
Morocco
Casablanca Launches Citywide Disinfection Effort to Combat Coronavirus Spread
The authorities of the city of Casablanca, in coordination with the competent services, have carried out a sterilization and disinfection operation.
Morocco
Morocco Assures Ample Food Supply Despite Surge in Demand
The unusual flow of certain agricultural food products could not create a shortage on the Moroccan market. In a press release, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries stressed that supply will be made gradually.
France
France Charters 40 Flights to Repatriate Citizens from Morocco Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Faced with the latest developments related to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, France has chartered around forty planes to ensure the first phase of the repatriation of its nationals still in Morocco.
France
Moroccan Consulate in France Reports Two Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Staff
The coronavirus has reached the Moroccan consulate in Colombes. Two local agents have shown symptoms of the disease.
Morocco
Moroccan Business Leaders Propose Economic Measures to Combat Coronavirus Impact
The employers’ association is mobilizing in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. It proposes a battery of measures intended to provide a breath of fresh air to Moroccan companies in general, and to SMEs in particular.