A few days after being placed on the red list by France , Morocco finds itself on that of the United States, which now considers it a "very high risk" epidemiological country, recommending that Americans refrain from any travel in the current context.
Medical analysis laboratories are running out of extraction kits and amplification reagents, materials necessary for PCR tests. A very delicate situation, especially since Morocco is going through a phase of significant contamination marked by many serious cases and deaths related to Covid-19.
With the return of Moroccans living abroad (MREs) and the resumption of international flights, vacation homes are in high demand, making the owners happy, who were greatly affected by the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
Achieving collective immunity should not be considered the only solution to lift restrictions, says Tayeb Hamdi, a physician and researcher in health policies and systems, as it will be difficult to achieve and takes time.
The Moroccan government has decided to extend the state of health emergency until October 10. This decision was made during the cabinet meeting held this Monday in Rabat .
The latest Covid-19 report in Morocco shows a total of 11,792 deaths and nearly 4,661 new cases in 24 hours, while the positivity rate is stabilizing. Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma, where the indicators continue to deteriorate, should receive special attention.
The number of Botola D1 clubs will not be 18 and the vaccine pass is mandatory for players over 18. These are among the decisions taken by the executive committee of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) which met on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Mohammed VI Complex in Maâmora.
Opened on July 14, the national program "Summer 2021" ended on August 21. A total of 150,000 children and adolescents took part in these local animation activities initiated by the Department of Youth and Sports of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports , in partnership with the National Federation of Holiday Camps.
The Covid-19 rapid saliva tests are the source of the new tug of war between the Minister of Health, Khalid Aït Taleb , and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Green and Digital Economy, Moulay Hafid Elalamy. Pharmacies are suffering from this situation.
The health crisis and restrictive measures are weighing down the resumption of activities for hotel professionals. Asphyxiated, they are calling for help from the Moroccan government, which seems deaf to their requests.
Despite the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Moroccan exports have increased significantly this year thanks to the industrial project bank initiative, which has contributed to a revitalization of Moroccan markets internationally.
Health authorities are considering making the vaccine pass a condition for participating in public life and accessing certain places. Moroccans are divided on the issue.