Morocco
Moroccan Doctors Face Higher COVID-19 Mortality Rate as Cases Rise Among Health Workers
The coronavirus has claimed the lives of 60 Moroccan doctors out of 23,000, a mortality rate of 0.02%.
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Morocco
Morocco Faces Blood Shortage as COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Donations
Morocco celebrated Saturday, December 5, the National Blood Donor Day, under the slogan, "blood donation is the responsibility of all". Every year, the National Blood Transfusion and Hematology Center raises awareness about the importance of blood donation.
Morocco
Morocco to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations for Doctors on December 7
The vaccination of Moroccan doctors against the coronavirus starts on Monday, December 7. The stakeholders are pulling out all the stops to ensure its success.
Morocco
COVID-19 Claims Lives of 6 Moroccan Doctors as Vaccination Campaign Nears
The union of private sector doctors announced the death from coronavirus in less than a week of six doctors, most of whom practice in the Casablanca -Settat region. This shows that Moroccan healthcare professionals continue to pay a heavy price in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Morocco
Morocco to Require Covid-19 Immunity Passport for Air Travel, Health Minister Says
A few days before the launch of the anti-Covid-19 vaccination campaign in Morocco, the debate is taking place on the establishment of an immunity passport, essential for traveling. While many Moroccans see it as a source of discrimination, given the freedom or not to be vaccinated, the Minister of Health is categorical: "it will not be possible to travel without a Covid-19 passport."
Morocco
Major PCR Test Trafficking Ring Uncovered at Moroccan University Hospital
The trafficking of PCR tests at the Fez University Hospital seems to be the work of a well-organized large network. The interrogations carried out after the arrest of the two interns corroborate the investigators’ thesis of a network that goes beyond the two arrested persons.
Morocco
Moroccan Experts Question Safety and Efficacy of Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine
Doubts persist about the Chinese vaccine developed by Sinopharm. In this regard, a group of international researchers of Moroccan origin, experts in the fields of vaccine development, immunology, epidemiology, virology among others, are seizing and questioning the minister on the future vaccination campaign.
Morocco
Air Arabia Maroc Offers Free COVID-19 Coverage for International Flights
To ensure the safety of its customers on board, Air Arabia Maroc offers free international coverage that covers the passenger throughout the flight. The airline covers all necessary expenses until the ceiling guaranteed by the company is exhausted.
France
French Mosques Implement New Capacity Rules Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The resumption of religious ceremonies in places of worship in France must now face new rules. In a press release, the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) indicates that the number of occupants and the distance between them have been modified.
Morocco
Study: Certain Toothpastes and Mouthwashes May Help Reduce COVID-19 Spread
Zinc or stannous chloride contained in toothpastes, as well as mouthwashes containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), constitute barriers for the virus that causes Covid-19. This is the conclusion of laboratory studies.
Morocco
Morocco's COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 6,000 as Daily Fatalities Spike
The death toll, after a downward trend, has risen again with 78 deaths recorded in 24 hours. The number of people who have died from the coronavirus in Morocco now stands at 6,063 since the start of the epidemic in March.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Offers Free COVID-19 Coverage for International Travelers
Faced with the spread of the coronavirus, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has decided to offer its customers free international coverage up to 150,000 euros. The airline has just set up an international assistance service that passengers can use in the event of a positive infection contracted during a trip abroad.