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The health emergency declared across Morocco to limit the spread of the coronavirus will last from March 20 to April 20, the government council said in a statement. The council approved draft laws governing the quarantine period including sanctions against those who violate the precautionary measures laid down by authorities to curb infections with the […]
The number of cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed in Morocco exceeded one hundred this Sunday after the Ministry of Health announced thirteen new cases between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. With the thirteen additional cases, the total number of COVID-19 infected patients in the country jumps to 109. Since the start […]
Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior announced Saturday the suspension of all intercity bus travels, starting Tuesday, March 24, at midnight, the National Railways Office (ONCF) announced the same day that it will suspend all train connections with the exception of some proximity trains, while the national carrier suspended all its domestic flights. People were also […]
The self-proclaimed eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) on Saturday followed the Tripoli-based government of National Accord (GNA) in responding positively to a call for a truce to allow the country to focus on the danger from the coronavirus. “The General Command is committed to stopping fighting so long as the other parties abide by […]
The advent of the coronavirus and its tragic fallout on human lives, social order and the economy have undermined the neoliberal order as a return to the welfare state sounds best suited to deal with such repercussions. The state has taken health, security, education and the ordinary functioning of the market into its […]
The announcement of health emergency measures followed by a lockdown triggered a wave of panic buying in Moroccan supermarkets on Friday as citizens rushed to buy more than needed in terms of food and gas. The government reassured that there was no need for such a shopping spree and that the country has enough reserves […]
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Morocco has jumped to 86. The new cases were confirmed, Saturday at 00h30, by the Health Ministry on its website: www.covidmaroc.ma. On Friday, the ministry reported a coronavirus-related death, the third in the country. The deceased patient is a 39-year-old man who came from abroad. According […]
A Moroccan committee adopted a series of measures, including stipends for the unemployed and loan and tax deferrals for enterprises in difficult financial conditions due to the coronavirus outbreak. Employees who lost their jobs will receive 2000 dirhams monthly and continue to benefit from family allowances and mandatory health coverage as well as a three-month […]
Since the King called for the setting up of a special fund to upgrade health services, help most hit sectors by coronavirus and maintain jobs, donations kept flowing from public institutions, the private sector, state officias, employees and individuals. The fund which was targeting 10 billion dirhams received more than 25 billion dirhams as different […]
Côte d’Ivoire-based Polish trailer maker Wielton Africa has launched a branch in Morocco as it seeks to conquer the African continent market. The company’s director Wielton Pietrzak said the branch named Wielton Pietrzak Succursale has been created in Morocco, with plans to launch an assembling plant, Le360.ma reports. Meantime, the branch will be used to […]