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.
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.
Morocco has recorded 27 new confirmed coronavirus cases, one Covid-19-related death and a new recovery. Casablanca is home to the largest number of confirmed cases, 41 in total.
On Friday, Morocco declared a state of heath emergency to deal with the spread of coronavirus. The decsion is not the first of its kind as in the 18th and 19th centuries, the plague forced the Kingdom to impose a nationwide quarantine.