Coronavirus : Morocco uses drones to ensure compliance with lockdown

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

«More time is necessary before commenting on the use of chloroquine to treat patients with coronavirus»

To Moroccan epidemiologist Jaafar Heikel, Morocco must reach the peak of the outbreak as quickly as possible in order to progress to see a decline in new cases. This scenario is important to make decisions regarding the end of the lockdown.

Despite coronavirus threats, some Moroccans insist on not adhering to the lockdown

While everyone is unanimous in the need to stay at home in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus in Morocco, many still view it «lightly" and leave their homes for no valid reason. Sociologists emphasize that these people are reckless due to a lack of awareness, or a lack of information about the virus.

How to look after your physical health while observing the coronavirus lockdown ?

Eating well and working out are important habits to include in our daily routines during the coronavirus lockdown. To experts, keeping our bodies active and maintaining a ballanced relationship with food can make this period a healthy pause.

Covid-19 : Morocco delivery services kept busy amid lockdown

While several stores are closed in these times of health emergency in Morocco, several businesses have chosen to provide home delivery services, which encourage local residents to stay home. In Casablanca these businesses have seen their activities boosted during the lockdown.

Who takes care of Morocco’s stray animals during the lockdown ?

While Morocco is under a lockdown to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, stray animals have been left to their own device. With no food, some of them could starve to death.

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.

Morocco’s independent workers cry their vulnerability amid coronavirus lockdown

In Morocco, and after declaring a state of health emergency, several independent workers have seen their activities stop amid the outbreak. Most of them have been faced with financial difficulties as they don’t have alternative incomes.