The Ministry of the Interior has requested a census of civil servants in the public administration still reluctant to the anti-Covid-19 vaccination, as well as citizens who are still dragging their feet in all regions.
Morocco is cited as an example by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its commitment to locally produce vaccines , to strengthen its health sovereignty and help Africa.
One month after the launch of the service for issuing the certificate of exemption from vaccination against Covid-19, only 8,000 people have filed their application. Some 2,500 applicants have already obtained their health pass.
Morocco is not immune to a new wave of coronavirus contamination this December, due to its geographical proximity to Europe, hit by the new Omicron variant. Specialists are sounding the alarm.
Mouad El Mourabit, the coordinator of the National Public Health Emergency Operations Center, stated that Morocco is ready to face the new Omicron variant, "in anticipation of any pandemic relapse".
The suspension of air and maritime links decided by the Moroccans would be motivated by the slowdown observed in the vaccination campaign.
During his recent visit to Morocco, Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba and King Mohammed VI discussed the possibility for Gabon to be the first country to benefit from the anti-Covid-19 vaccines that will be produced in Morocco.
Royal Air Maroc announced on Saturday new conditions of access to Morocco for children.
The information circulating, claiming deaths related to Covid-19 vaccines in Morocco are false. No deaths have been recorded, say health authorities.
The Expanded Scientific Committee has urged Moroccans to massively adhere to the vaccination campaign , in order to avoid a new wave of Covid-19 contamination this winter.
Opening of stadiums, health pass, vaccination pass , etc., Health Minister Kalhed Ait Taleb provided some details on Morocco’s efforts for a gradual return to normal life.
The vaccine pass is no longer current in Morocco. The National Council for Human Rights has announced the adoption, by the government, of the health pass to the detriment of the vaccine pass. This was a recommendation of the CNDH, due to the discontent caused by the obligation of the vaccine pass.