Morocco is fully prepared to succeed in the Covid-19 vaccination operation. "The competent parties are closely monitoring this issue, particularly in relation to the suppliers," assures Prime Minister Saadeddine El Othmani.
Morocco is about to receive its first batches of the AstraZeneca vaccine. A round-trip flight Casablanca-Bombay of Royal Air Maroc is scheduled for January 21 and 22 to transport this vaccine manufactured under license in India.
The arrival of the British vaccine AstraZeneca in Morocco was no longer effective on Saturday, January 16, 2021. The delivery has been postponed indefinitely.
While the vaccination campaign is in full swing around the world, the fear of Muslims and Jews revolves around the components of the vaccine. But to reassure both, the Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna laboratories have indicated to the AP agency that their treatment does not contain pork gelatin, widely used as a stabilizer, and which would pose a problem for Muslim and Jewish communities.
While they were announced to be delivered this Saturday, the Minister of Health, Khalid Aït Taleb declared, this Friday, January 15, that the first doses of the vaccine from the British-Swedish laboratory AstraZeneca could arrive at any time. He says he is receiving strong pressure due to the delay in the delivery of the vaccines.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has reacted to the information circulating in public opinion and tried to reassure about the effectiveness of the Covaxin and Covishield vaccines. The latter is expected soon in Morocco.
Barring last-minute changes, the national anti-Covid vaccination campaign should start on Monday, January 18th throughout the Moroccan territory.
With the launch of the national Covid-19 vaccination campaign, the Minister of Health estimates that collective immunity against the virus could be achieved at the beginning of May. Khalid Ait Taleb speaks based on a 12-week vaccination schedule.
Morocco will receive more than one million doses of the British vaccine, AstraZeneca, next Saturday. At the maneuver, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) .
Contrary to forecasts, collective immunity against the coronavirus will not be achieved in 2021, said a senior scientist from the World Health Organization. The international organization could also recommend the use of masks and compliance with restrictive measures.
A few days before the vaccination campaign against the coronavirus, Morocco will receive one million doses of the British vaccine, AstraZeneca, this week.
As part of the national vaccination campaign that Morocco is preparing to launch for an effective fight against the coronavirus, the Minister of Health, Khalid Ait Taleb , stated that it is a real challenge that requires each Moroccan to contribute. The minister calls on Moroccans to remain calm and disciplined for a successful vaccination campaign.