
Morocco Reports 81 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 8,003
Morocco recorded 81 new coronavirus infections on Thursday at 6 p.m. With these new cases, the number of patients infected with covid-19 now stands at 8,003.

Morocco recorded 81 new coronavirus infections on Thursday at 6 p.m. With these new cases, the number of patients infected with covid-19 now stands at 8,003.

In a letter addressed to the walis and governors, the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit announced the resumption of the regulatory deadlines relating to civil status declarations in Morocco from June 11 next.

Some gendarmes, stationed at certain checkpoints, continue to demand the derogatory travel certificate issued by the authorities, despite circular No. 7651 from the Ministry of the Interior , which exempts public administration and private company personnel.

Stray dogs in Morocco are doubly condemned during this lockdown period. In addition to being deprived of food, they are also being hunted down by local authorities.

The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit , has partially lifted the decision, which came into effect on March 21, prohibiting intercity travel due to the state of health emergency.

The Ministry of the Interior has authorized cafes and restaurants to resume their activities from Thursday, May 28. However, this lifting of restrictions is subject to conditions.

Cafes and restaurants are preparing to resume their activities after the extension of the state of health emergency. They will certainly be subject to compliance with a more reinforced health and security protocol, in order to ensure the preservation of the health of Moroccans.

The Moroccan government is working to initiate the process of gradual deconfinement in the country starting June 11. Cafes and restaurants will be allowed to provide only fast services to their customers.

The process of dematerialization and digitalization of the administrative circuits of the Ministry of the Interior and its territorial competencies is making great strides.

In an effort to reduce gatherings and avoid potential outbreaks of contamination, the local authorities of Casablanca have banned access to municipal markets for residents from distant neighborhoods.

The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Interior are drafting a text that could confer the status of judicial police to the auxiliary forces working alongside the police and gendarmerie in these times of COVID-19.

Moroccan prisons will contribute to the fight against coronavirus, through the manufacture of protective masks. The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) announced on Tuesday the launch of a mask manufacturing project in production units within Moroccan prisons.