Morocco
Morocco Bans Inter-City Transfer of Remains Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Faced with the spread of the coronavirus in Morocco, the transfer of remains from one city to another is now prohibited.
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Death
Morocco
King Mohammed VI Sends Condolences to Family of Prominent Moroccan Businessman Fadel Sekkat
Following the death of Fadel Sekkat , King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and compassion to his family members.
France
Brother Reveals Tragic Details of Carrefour Cashier's COVID-19 Death in France
Khalid Issadounène made disturbing revelations about the death of his sister, Aïcha, a cashier and CGT activist at Carrefour in Saint-Denis, who died from the coronavirus on March 26.
Spain
Moroccan Consulate Halts Cremation, Ensures Muslim Burial for Expatriate in Madrid
The Moroccan Consulate in Madrid intervened last Friday to prevent the cremation of a Moroccan national who died in anonymity. Confined alone at home, the deceased, of a certain age, had no longer given any sign of life.
Morocco
Moroccan Doctor Becomes First Healthcare Worker to Die from COVID-19 in Country
She fell with her weapons in hand at the Ibn Rochd Hospital (Casablanca), after waging a merciless fight against the coronavirus. This is the first death recorded in the world of health professionals in Morocco.
Belgium
Belgian Supermarket Worker Dies of COVID-19 After Mask Ban, Leaving Two Young Children
An employee of Colruyt, a large retail store in Belgium, died due to his boss’s refusal to allow him to wear masks and gloves, which were recommended to prevent covid-19.
Morocco
Morocco Rescues 21 Migrants at Sea, Recovers Two Bodies Including Pregnant Woman
21 candidates for illegal immigration, including four women, were rescued on Friday, April 3, 2020, about 27 nautical miles from the port of Tan-Tan.
Morocco
Moroccan Steel Magnate and Philanthropist Fadel Sekkat Dies from COVID-19 at 75
Fadel Sekkat, businessman and president of the steel company "Maghreb Steel", died on Saturday, April 4, in a hospital in Casablanca, from the consequences of the coronavirus, at the age of 75.
France
Morocco Offers Financial Aid for Burial of COVID-19 Victims in France
The Moroccan embassy in France announced on Friday "support" and "assistance" to the families of Moroccans who died of coronavirus in France.
Morocco
Moroccan King Sends Condolences for Renowned Jewish-Moroccan Artist Marcel Botbol
A message of condolences and compassion from King Mohammed VI was addressed to the family of artist Marcel Botbol, who died on Wednesday morning in Paris.
Morocco
Senior Polisario Front UN Envoy Ahmed Boukhari Dies After Long Illness
The Permanent Representative of the Polisario Front to the UN, Ahmed Boukhari, died on Tuesday, April 1, from the "consequences of a long illness".
Morocco
Morocco's COVID-19 Cases Surpass 700, Death Toll Rises to 44
The covid-19 epidemic continues to progress in Morocco, bringing the number of people tested positive to 708.