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As the world grapples with the unprecedented COVID-19 global health crisis, the United Nations is spearheading a digital hub to house information and knowledge resources to assist crucial development system partners in fighting the pandemic in Africa., the UN said in a press release. The virus has caused a global crisis affecting the core of […]
The forward-looking protective measures taken by Morocco to counter the coronavirus outbreak along with the mobilization of the industrial fabric to supply citizens with masks were commended by different French media, which asked Paris government to follow suit. BFM TV pointed to the solidarity campaign and generous contributions of Moroccan companies and citizens to the […]
For the first time since the outbreak of coronavirus in Morocco on March 2, the number of remissions has exceed that of contaminations. Between Sunday afternoon and this Monday morning, the number of remissions, established by the Ministry of Health stands at 76, bringing the total number of covid-19 patients who were discharged from hospital […]
This year, Moroccans have to give up many traditions and practices associated with the fasting month of Ramadan to help contain the coronavirus outbreak. The busy streets and markets as well as collective prayers at mosques and family visits had to be given up this year in order to limit contagion. Authorities have extended the […]
The Moroccan health ministry announced on Sunday 168 new positive cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, bringing the total of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 4,065. The Ministry of Health reported 02 deaths and 56 healings in 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 161 deaths, while 593 patients have recovered, since the start of […]
Moroccan penitentiary administration decided to ban inmates from attending hearing sessions for a month as the number of infections among them has surged recently. At least 1736 have been tested including 961 prisoners and 775 employees. The tests showed that 53 prisons were coronavirus free. However, cases rose in the prison of Ouarzazate to 270 […]
The Kingdom of Morocco in its fight against covid-19
Review Press North Africa Post 24/04/2020
Moroccan health authorities have refuted the press reports claiming that the Kingdom has banned the exports of drugs to African countries, particularly during the current global health crisis caused by coronavirus pandemic. The Moroccan ministry belied the press report, labeling as “false and baseless” its claims, which seek to tarnish Morocco’s image and its health […]
Morocco is preparing for the return of its citizens who were forced to stay abroad after passenger flights were banned to contain the coronavirus, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita told MPs. He said efforts are ongoing in coordination with the health ministry to bring back home some 22,000 Moroccans in best conditions, Moroccan media reported. The […]