Morocco Delays Prison Family Visits Until July 13 Amid COVID-19 Concerns

The DGAPR press release justifies the decision by "the evolution of the epidemiological situation in many cities and areas and in anticipation of any other developments".

Also, the press release specifies, the postponement intervenes in order to spare the prisoners the risk of contracting Covid-19 and to "preserve the security of penitentiary establishments".

The prison administration had taken a series of measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, starting with the ban on family visits. Added to this are the mandatory confinement of officials and prisoners, the medical visit for new inmates, and hospitalization for any suspected case.