As of Sunday, Morocco reopened its borders, closed since March to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, in order to welcome foreign nationals. In an email addressed to members of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), the president of the body Chakib Alj announced a «simplification of the procedure of access of foreign professionals to Morocco». «I am pleased to inform you that the simplified procedure is operational as of today September 6, 2020»,
1,555 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 70,160. 1,446 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 53,929. 37 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 1,329. The country now has 14,902 active cases under treatment. The number of critically ill patients reached 189, including 34
MEPs warned on Friday against «the situation of Hirak prisoners amid the COVID-19 crisis». In a letter sent to the head of government Saadeddine El Othmani, MEPs recalled that «many» Hirak detainees «remain in closed and densely overcrowded prisons where they are exposed to an acute risk of contamination, generally not having access to adequate health care». «The physical condition of several Hirak prisoners is seriously weakened by intermittent hunger
The Euro-Mediterranean Migration and Development Center (EMCEMO) reacted on Friday to the conviction of Dutch politician Geert Wilders. The latter had a conviction upheld by The Hague Appeal Court for insulting Moroccans. In a statement reached Yabiladi, the Amsterdam-based center announced that it is «both satisfied and disappointed». «The Dutch-Moroccan community trusted the Dutch justice system and will always continue to do so, even if today there is a feeling of
1,750 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 68,605. 1,260 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 52,483. 39 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 1,292. The country now has 14,830 active cases under treatment. The number of critically ill patients reached 180, including 41
A Dutch court upheld, Friday, a ruling against right-wing politician Geert Wilders for insulting Moroccans, Associated Press reported. The same court overturned Wilders’ conviction of inciting discrimination. The comments of Wilders «can contribute to polarization within Dutch society, while in our democratic, pluralistic society respect for others, especially minority groups, is of great importance», said Presiding Judge Jan Maarten Reinking. On his way out of court,
Russia’s ambassador to Morocco Valerian Vladimirovich Shuvaev said Thursday that Morocco is interested in purchasing the Russian vaccine. Interviewed by Russian news agency Sputnik, Shuvaev confirmed that Moroccan partners had «expressed their interest in being provided by the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine, created by Russian scientists». Quoted by the same source, the diplomat indicated that Morocco was carrying out its own scientific research, but showed its
Faced with the spread of the pandemic in Morocco, Dr Ahmed Rhassane El Adib recommends reducing the saturation looming the healthcare system, through targeted reactions. The professor believes that the second wave requires a different treatment from the first.
The department of epidemiology at the Health Ministry has updated the definition of suspected, probable and confirmed coronavirus cases, as well as the protocol of treating patients. A suspected case, according to the new protocol, is that of someone who is showing signs of an acute respiratory infection, with or without fever. A suspected case may also be suffering from unexplained fever above 38 degrees, accompanied by myalgia or headache, or a respiratory infection that requires
The Irish Foreign Ministry commemorated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Africa. «60 years ago, then Taoiseach Seán Lemass visited Nigeria to open Ireland’s first African mission as part of a drive to strengthen ties with African countries. Today, our presence has grown to 12 embassies, from Cairo to Pretoria», the Ministry recalled on its Twitter account. The tweet includes a timeline, showing that by 2021 Ireland will be opening
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