Six additional infections bring the number of Covid-19 cases in Morocco to 44

Six new confirmed coronavirus cases were recorded, Tuesday, by the health authorities, bringing the number of Covid-19 cases in Morocco to 44. In a press release, the Health Ministry announced that the six new coronavirus cases are located as follows : two in Tangier, one in Oujda, one in Rabat, one in Settat and the last one in Guelmim. The six patients are currently being treated based on the health measures implemented by the sanitary authorities. For the record, Morocco recorded its

Moroccan journalist Omar Radi handed a four-month suspended sentence

Moroccan journalist Omar Radi was given, Tuesday, a four-month suspended sentence and a 500 dirham fine by a Casablanca court for insulting a judge on Twitter. The 33-year-old journalist was tried for a tweet in which he criticized a judge for handing «heavy» sentences to Hirak activists, including the movement’s figurehead Nasser Zefzafi. Summoned by the police in December, the journalist spent five days in jail before being granted provisional release, pending his

Coronavirus travel bans prevent Dutch-Moroccans from reuniting with their loved ones

Coronavirus travel bans implemented by several countries, including Morocco, have left several Dutch-Moroccans stranded and unable to join their loved ones. While Rachid struggled to reunite with his family in Morocco after transiting through several countries, Dounia is still waiting for a flight to get home.

Moroccan MPs and ministers to contribute to the Covid-19 fund

The Moroccan Parliament and government have announced that they are contributing to the Covid-19 fund, created by King Mohammed VI to manage the novel coronavirus. On Tuesday, in a joint statement, the two Houses of Parliament announced that MPs will be donating their salaries for one month to said fund.   أعضاء الحكومة يساهمون براتب شهر في "الصندوق الخاص بتدبير جائحة فيروس #كورونا #كوفيد_19 " #المغرب

Coronavirus : British rapper Professor Green leaves his country to isolate himself in Tangier

British rapper Professor Green has revealed that he is in Morocco, where he is in solitary confinement because of the Coronavirus. According to The Sun, he had «taken the last plane authorized to land in the country in the middle of the coronavirus epidemic». The tabloid said that the 36-year-old rapper - whose real name is Stephen Manderson - and his girlfriend Karima McAdams published several stories on Instagram from Tangier before going into solitary confinement. «The

Morocco’s big companies contribute to the Covid-19 fund

On Wednesday, the Board of Directors of Al Mada, a large private Moroccan holding company mainly owned by the Moroccan royal family, announced that it has decided to make a financial contribution to the special fund for the management of the coronavirus pandemic. Al Mada will donate 2 billion dirhams. The Azura Group will also allocate 25 million dirhams to the fund. On the same day, Morocco's State Investment Vehicle (CDG) announced its direct contribution to the special fund with a donation

Moroccan celebrities launch a campaign to support families affected by coronavirus

A group of Moroccan celebrities has launched a solidarity campaign to cover the expenses of families financially impacted by the novel coronavirus. Moroccans applauded the initiative on social media.

Coronavirus : The Council of Jewish communities in Morocco wants to stop prayers in synagogues

In Morocco, synagogues may be closed over coronavirus fears. On Monday, the Council of Jewish Communities in Morocco (CCIM) said in press release that following official directives and consultation within the rabbinate it is recommending the «suspention of prayers in synagogues until further notice». «We urge places of worship leaders to show solidarity and responsibility and follow preventive measures», the same communiqué read. «In any

Morocco records second coronavirus death and an additional confirmed case

Morocco recorded, Tuesday, the second death due to the coronavirus. The deceased patient is a 75-year-old Moroccan from the city of Sale, the Health Ministry said in a press release sent to Yabiladi on Tuesday. In the same communiqué, health authorities announced an additional confirmed coronavirus case, bringing the total number of Covid-19 in Morocco to 38. The new patient is in a «stable health condition», the Ministry said, adding that he is currently at one of

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma donates masks and test kits to all African countries

Chinese billionaire and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma said that he would donate masks, test kits and protective suits to all countries in Africa to help cope with the novel coronavirus, CNN reports. «Africa can be one step ahead of the coronavirus. To each of the 54 African countries, we will donate 20,000 test kits, 100,000 masks and 1,000 medical use protective suits and face shields», he wrote on his Twitter account Monday. Africa can be one step ahead of the coronavirus. To