Morocco
Morocco Caps Covid-19 Test Prices to Improve Accessibility
The Moroccan authorities decided on Monday to lower the prices of Covid-19 screening and diagnostic tests. The new capped rates take effect from September 10, 2021.
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France
Moroccan Family Faces Racist Incident at COVID Testing Site in French City
In Sète, a Moroccan family who came to take PCR and antigen tests was the victim of aggression and racism in the test lab queue. This is far from an isolated case.
Morocco
Morocco to Receive 2 Million Sinopharm Vaccine Doses, Boosting Teen Vaccination Efforts
China will deliver a new batch of Sinopharm vaccine to Morocco this week. This will allow the kingdom to continue its vaccination campaign against the coronavirus, recently extended to the 12-17 age group.
Morocco
Morocco Opens Doors to Foreign Doctors, Easing Restrictions on Medical Practice
Morocco will soon welcome the first foreign doctors on its soil. The legal framework already exists with the adoption of a new law on the practice of medicine, in particular, the provisions concerning the facilitation of access conditions for foreigners to practice this profession in the country.
Morocco
Morocco Monitors New 'Mu' COVID Variant, Experts Say Risk Remains Low
A new variant of the coronavirus has been detected by the World Health Organization (WHO). Known as "Mu", it was first identified in Colombia in January, the WHO said in its weekly pandemic bulletin. Even though the news raises concerns in Morocco, specialists say it poses no danger to the country.
Morocco
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines Updated for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
New recommendations have been issued by the national technical and scientific vaccination committee for the updating of care protocols and the strengthening of preventive measures for pregnant and breastfeeding women and newborns.
Morocco
Morocco to Receive 680,000 Pfizer Doses, Boosting Teen Vaccination Efforts
Morocco is expected to receive a new batch of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine tomorrow, Saturday, September 4. This new delivery will allow the kingdom to continue its vaccination campaign against the coronavirus, recently extended to the 12-17 age group.
Morocco
Morocco's PM: No Plans to Ease COVID-19 Lockdown Despite Improving Situation
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani , has stated that "no relaxation of the current confinement measures is planned for the moment", thus attempting to cut short the allegations circulating in public opinion.
Morocco
Morocco Receives 650,400 AstraZeneca Doses Through Covax Program
Morocco received 650,400 doses of AstraZeneca on Wednesday, September 1st, as part of the Covax program. This will allow the kingdom to maintain and continue its vaccination campaign against the coronavirus normally.
Morocco
Morocco to Launch COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign for Students Aged 12-17
Morocco will start a large-scale vaccination campaign for all students aged 12 to 17 years old. This is set to begin on August 31.
Morocco
Morocco Arrests 37 Travelers for Fake Covid-19 Test Results at Border
The Judicial Police Brigade of Nador arrested on Friday 37 travelers of Moroccan nationality suspected of having presented fake Covid-19 tests. An investigation has been opened against them, under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office.
France
France Approves Health Pass for Expats with WHO-Approved Vaccines After mRNA Booster
French residents abroad who have received two doses of a vaccine not recognized by the EU, such as in Morocco, but approved by the WHO, can breathe a sigh of relief. Gathered in a Defense Council on Wednesday, the authorities decided that they will benefit from the Health Pass, after receiving a third dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna).