Coronavirus : Morocco records 259 new confirmed cases, 2,283 in total

As of Thursday evening, Morocco recorded 136 new confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 2,283, said the Head of the Directorate of Epidemiology and the fight against infectious diseases at the Health Ministry, Mohamed Lyoubi, during a daily press briefing. The official also announced that 3 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, leaving the total number at 130 victims. As for recoveries, Morocco recorded 20 new ones, bringing the

Morocco has reportedly refused to repatriate stranded Israelis because of the UAE

According to Israeli Army radio, Morocco would have reportedly refused to repatriate Israeli nationals stranded in the Kingdom. Quoted by Israeli media, the same source explains that Morocco’s opposition to the plan would be due to Emirati intervention.

Morocco's Saham Pharma acquired by SPE Capital Partners and Proparco

Saham Pharma, an antibiotics manufacturer in Morocco, was acquired by SPE Capital Partners and Proparco, Africa Global Funds reports. Saham Pharma was founded in 2011 after the acquisition of GlaxoSmithKline’s beta-lactams production site in Morocco, the same source added. «This will be our second investment in Morocco through the fund SPE AIF I and the second in the pharmaceuticals industry, following our investment last year in Future Pharmaceuticals Industry in Egypt»,

Spanish police use drone to spot suspected drug traffickers heading to Morocco

Relying on a drone, police in Andalucía, Spain, were able to track down on drug traffickers that were heading out to sea to «stock up on hashish» in Morocco. In a press release, police said that two suspects were spotted in a 10-foot dinghy sailing through the Donana National Park area. «The suspects jumped into the Guadalquivir River to try to get away as soon as they realized they were being watched, but police were waiting at the river edge», police

Coronavirus : Morocco records 136 new confirmed cases, 2,024 in total

As of Wednesday evening, Morocco recorded 136 new confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 2,024. The number of suspected cases that tested negative for the virus reached 8,626 cases, said the Head of the Directorate of Epidemiology and the fight against infectious diseases at the Health Ministry, Mohamed Lyoubi, during a daily press briefing. The official also announced that one death was recorded in the past 24 hours, leaving the

Moroccans awaiting repatriation «must be patient», Minister of Moroccans Living Abroad says

In a meeting with MPs at the House of Representatives, the Minister in charge of Moroccans Living Abroad asked nationals stranded in other countries and awaiting repatriation to «be patient».

Apple’s mobility trends shows how social distancing is observed in Morocco

To participate in the fight against the spread of the new coronavirus, American company Apple, has released its Mobility Trends. The feature is a barometer that compiles mobility data of Apple product users from around the world. In Morocco, mobility trends by car dropped drastically from March 14 to March 21. As for walking, trends show a decrease from March 7 onwards. The decline started stagnating by March 21. The day before, Moroccan authorities had declared a state of health

Morocco, Arab countries to see their economies suffer due to coronavirus uncertainties

In a study published April 12, the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) addressed the impact of the novel coronavirus on Arab economies. Recalling the measures taken by Morocco and other states, the report highlights «great uncertainty as to the potential economic impact of the coronavirus» on these economies.

The US approves $62 million anti-ship missile sale for Morocco

The US State Department has approved a $62-million possible sale of 10 AGM-84L Harpoon Block II air-launched anti-ship missiles to Morocco, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced in a press release Tuesday. In addition to the ten missiles, the sale includes «containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representatives' technical assistance,

The number of coronavirus cases in Morocco jumps to 1,988

Morocco recorded 100 new confirmed coronavirus cases, between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 1,988. The number of suspected cases that tested negative for the virus reached 8,404 cases, the Health Ministry announced. The total number of deaths related to the novel coronavirus accounts for 127. As for recoveries, Morocco recorded 1 new ones, bringing the total number to 218.