Morocco : 1,018 new coronavirus cases, mainly in Casablanca, Tangier and Fez  

1,018 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 30,662. 995 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 21,548. 12 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 461. These deaths were recorded in Casablanca (5), Fez (4), Rabat (1), Tangier (1) and Marrakech (1). Morocco now has 8,653

Morocco : Can asymptomatic coronavirus cases properly isolate at home ?

Difficulties in setting up isolation, risks of complications,... Home isolation in Morocco poses a number of challenges. However, experts aim to reassure, stressing the importance of this mechanism and the follow-up of cases set up by the health authorities.

17 health workers from the same clinic test positive for the coronavirus in Meknes

17 health workers at a private clinic in Meknes have tested positive for the coronavirus. Local media in Meknes reported that some of them will have to redo PCR tests to confirm their infection. People who were in contact with the confirmed cases will also have to undergo tests. According to Meknes Press, activities within said clinic have drastically reduced as a preventive measure following the infections. Other sources said on Friday that the local authorities in Meknes have ordered

Morocco to consider issuing $2 billion in bond sales

Morocco is planning to issue two sovereign bonds in September due to its increased need to rely on international market for financing, two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg on Thursday. The first bond is a 1 billion-euros one and the second is $1 billion. Both would have a maturity of at least five years. The Euro-denominated bond will «either roll over or be used to redeem a previous issue that matures in early October, while the dollar-denominated sale will be used to

Covid-19 in Tindouf : Sahrawi doctors contradict the Polisario’s reassuring version

The reassuring version of the Polisario leadership on the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the Tindouf camps is denounced by Sahrawi doctors, who warned against the worrying spread of the virus in the camps.

 Migration : 50 Sub-Saharans die while trying to reach the Canary Islands from Morocco

At least 50 sub-Saharan migrants died, Thursday, after their boats wrecked, trying to reach the Canary Islands through Dakhla and Nouadhibou. According to Spanish news agency EFE, the bodies of the first group were found by Moroccan fishing boats and by members of the Royal Navy, according to official sources, who added that ten other migrants were rescued. The sources added that the Moroccan authorities are searching for possible survivors. Human rights defender and spokesperson for the

Coronavirus : The army arrives in Tangier to support the efforts of local authorities

Since Thursday evening, members of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have been deployed in different parts of Tangier, to ensure the strengthening of lockdown measures in the city. According to local online newspaper Tanja 24, military patrols and vehicles were seen crisscrossing several neighborhoods of the city.  The soldiers must thus contribute to «restricting movement in the neighborhoods and regions with a significant increase in Covid-19 cases», the same source

Morocco to bring back nationals in Lebanon wishing to return home after deadly blast

The Moroccan embassy in Lebanon announced the organization of two flights for Moroccans residing and stranded in Lebanon and wishing to return to the Kingdom. The embassy said that the «two trips will be organized on Friday, August 7, to bring back Moroccans residing and stranded in Lebanon to the Kingdom». Those who wish to travel to Morocco on these flights have to present special documents for parents and children who have the Moroccan citizenship. They will also need to bring a

Morocco to start school year on September 7

The Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research has issued a ministerial decision on the organization of the 2021-2020 school year. In a press release, the department stressed, Thursday, that the start of the school year will take into account current health crisis. The same source indicates that the start of the school year will be on September 1, nine days before the end of the state of health emergency (unless extended). «As part of

Morocco : 1,144 new coronavirus cases, mainly in Casablanca, Marrakech et Fez

1,144 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 29,644. 559 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 20,553. 14 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 449. These deaths were recorded in Fez (3), Casablanca (3), Rabat (2), Tangier (2), Errachidia (1), Ouazzane (1), Laâyoune