Morocco
Morocco Bans Travelers from South Africa Amid New COVID Variant Concerns
Passengers from South Africa will not be able to set foot on Moroccan soil. The Moroccan authorities fear the B.1.1.529 variant, detected in southern Africa.
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Morocco Nears Herd Immunity Goal, WHO Reports
Taking into account the number of people already vaccinated, the remaining stock and natural immunity, Morocco is assured of reaching collective immunity in the coming weeks.
Morocco
Morocco Monitors New 'Mu' COVID Variant, Experts Say Risk Remains Low
A new variant of the coronavirus has been detected by the World Health Organization (WHO). Known as "Mu", it was first identified in Colombia in January, the WHO said in its weekly pandemic bulletin. Even though the news raises concerns in Morocco, specialists say it poses no danger to the country.
Morocco
Morocco Legalizes Cannabis for Medical and Industrial Use, Establishes Regulatory Agency
Activities related to the cultivation, production, manufacture, transport and marketing of cannabis can now be carried out legally in Morocco . The Official Bulletin of July 22, 2021 has just made public law 13.21 relating to the legalization of its legal use for medical and industrial purposes.
Morocco
NSO CEO Denies Pegasus Targeted World Leaders, Contradicting Investigation Claims
Shalev Hulio, CEO of the Israeli company NSO, assures that the numbers of King Mohammed VI , President Emmanuel Macron and the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) have never been targeted using the Pegasus spyware. Allegations that call into question the results of the investigation conducted by the international consortium created by Forbidden Stories.
Morocco
WHO Warns of 'High Probability' for New, Potentially Dangerous COVID Variants
The Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of the "high probability" of the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus.
Morocco
EU Blocks Entry for Travelers with Indian-Made Covishield Vaccine, Affecting Moroccan Tourists
Moroccans who have received the Covishield vaccine manufactured in India cannot travel to European Union countries. The Indian vaccine could have "differences" with the original, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Wednesday.
France
France Rejects Chinese Vaccines, Frustrating French Expats in Morocco
Great disappointment among the French who were vaccinated in Morocco against Covid-19. Their country refuses to recognize the Chinese vaccines that were administered to them in the kingdom.
Morocco
Morocco Set to Reopen Borders June 10, Airlines Await Official Confirmation
Airlines are trying to reassure passengers regarding flights to Morocco. They are all awaiting a clear decision from the government to officially confirm the flights already planned.
Morocco
Study: Morocco Emerges as Africa's Safest Travel Destination Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Morocco is the safest country to visit in Africa during this health crisis period, according to a study conducted by Manuel Aguilar, a biomedical engineer at the University of Malaga in Spain.
Morocco
Morocco to Receive 600,000 AstraZeneca Vaccine Doses Through Covax Program
Morocco will receive, in the very near future, a second batch of AstraZeneca vaccine as part of the World Health Organization (WHO) Covax program. The vaccine doses will be shipped to Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca.
Morocco
WHO Warns of COVID-19 Surge Risk During Ramadan in Middle East and North Africa
The situation of the Covid-19 pandemic is a concern for the World Health Organization. The institution fears a resurgence during the Ramadan celebrations in North Africa and the Middle East.