Morocco records 50 new infections, four deaths and a recovery, 275 in total

50 new confirmed coronavirus cases were recorded, Thursday, in Morocco, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 275, a Health Ministry official said during a press briefing. In addition to the new confirmed infections, Morocco recorded four coronavirus-related deaths. Two of the deceased patients tested positive for the virus in Marrakech while the two others died in Casablanca and Rabat. The four people who died from the virus had their health conditions

Back to her country, an Italian pays tribute to the family who hosted her in Meknes

Giulia Benvenuto returned to Italy last week after she was stranded in Morocco. The 22-year-old Italian left Meknes, in northern Morocco, at 2 a.m. on Saturday. After she arrived in Malpensa on Sunday afternoon, on one of the few planes that have been authorized to leave Morocco, the Italian decided to thank the Moroccan family that welcomed her after having been blocked in Morocco. «Giulia risked being one of the victims of the new bureaucracy created by coronavirus, a prisoner of

Coronavirus : How to maintain good mental health while social distancing ?

While social distancing, several people might be dealing with negative feelings that can affect their mental health. Fear, anxiety, boredom and other feelings can all be managed through a series of activities, according to experts.

The US Government grants Morocco MAD 6.6 million to stop further transmission of Covid-19

The United States Government announced, Thursday, that it is providing MAD 6.6 million ($670,000) to help Morocco reduce the spread of Covid-19 from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In a press release sent Thursday to Yabiladi, the US Embassy in Rabat said that USAID is «providing these funds to the World Health Organization (WHO) under the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) to stop

Moroccans stranded in Algeciras to stay in a hotel amid lockdown

Tens of Moroccans, stranded in Algeciras since March 13, are now staying in a hotel in the city, the Europa Sur news agency reported on Wednesday. These Moroccans were unable to leave the country after Spain suspended air and sea travel to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Trying to find a solution, they went to the Kingdom’s consulate in the city. Last week, the diplomatic representation was able to book coaches for those who live in Italy to leave Spain, while others who wanted to

The Christchurch killer pleads guilty to 51 murders

The Australian man behind the Christchurch attacks in New Zealand has changed his plea, admitting to all charges against him in a Thursday court appearance, The Guardian reports. After he pleaded not guilty throughout his trial, the former gym instructor who opened fire on worshipers in two Christchurch mosques said that he is guilty of murdering 51 people and injuring 40 others. The man did not attend the hearing but changed his plea in a video he recorded in his prison cell.

Morocco records one death, a recovery and 55 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 225 in total

Morocco has recorded 55 new confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 225. At a press conference held Wednesday, officials from the Ministry of Health said that 740 suspected coronavirus cases have tested negative for the virus. Casablanca-Settat remains at the head of the regions with the highest number of confirmed cases, followed by that of Rabat-Salé-Kenitra, Fez-Meknes and Marrakech-Safi. The Ministry of Health said that Morocco

Coronavirus : The infection of 15 people who visited Egypt worries the inhabitants of Meknes

Fifteen people who visited Egypt in March have tested positive for the virus, bringing the number of Covid-19 infections in the city of Meknes to 22. According to the city’s mayor, the 15 people are part of a group of men and women who went on an organized trip between February 25 and March 10.

Morocco’s key blue-collar workers take the risk to survive amid coronavirus lockdown

In Morocco, several blue-collar workers leave their house every day to work. Most of them cannot afford abandoning their jobs and small wages during this period, despite the risks that come with that.

Coronavirus : Companies offer to house and provide food for health workers in Morocco

In Morocco, several companies have decided to support health workers as the country is battling against the novel coronavirus. These companies offer free meals and accommodate doctors, nurses and hospital staff.