The Alliance of Istiqlal Economists (AEI) calls on the government to put in place the necessary measures to avoid job losses and limit the consequences of the Coronavirus and the slowdown in growth on the national economic fabric. The economists say they are "concerned about the economic fallout since the start of the coronavirus epidemic".
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced the complete recovery of 5 new patients, of different nationalities, including a Moroccan, who had contracted the Coronavirus , bringing the number of people cured to 17.
In view of the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic in Europe, Morocco is suspending all maritime and air links with France. Until further notice, there will be no passenger transport to and from France.
A Moroccan international, playing in the Greek championship, has tested negative for Coronavirus.
Like the Moroccans from Wuhan, Morocco is preparing to welcome its nationals stranded in high-risk areas, particularly Italy where the coronavirus epidemic is raging.
The establishment of an economic monitoring committee was announced on Wednesday, as part of the government’s efforts to anticipate the direct and indirect economic repercussions of the Covid-19 health crisis on the national economy.
The decision of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to have championship matches played behind closed doors is not to the liking of certain "Ultras" groups. They think this measure is extreme and penalizes football fans, while other gatherings are maintained without any restrictions.
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has canceled, on Wednesday, March 11, all religious moussems due to the new coronavirus that is raging in several countries, including Morocco .
Crisis cells have been set up at the level of the Moroccan consular representations in Spain, in order to receive communications from Moroccan nationals in connection with the Coronavirus epidemic.
A press release from the Ministry of Health reports a new Coronavirus infection in Morocco, bringing the number of people who tested positive to 6.
Rumors about the shortened school holidays at the end of March, due to the Coronavirus, have been denied, through a statement from the Moroccan Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research.
In addition to the measures already taken by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Parliament has recommended the suspension of all sports activities in the kingdom.