109 Moroccans Repatriated from Canary Islands Arrive at Laayoune Airport

109 Moroccans Repatriated from Canary Islands Arrive at Laayoune Airport
Tuesday 16 June 2020 - 10:58

A total of 109 people, including babies and children, arrived Monday evening at Hassan 1er airport in Laâyoune aboard a Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plane from Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), a flight operated as part of the repatriation of Moroccans stranded abroad due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus.

The operation benefited in particular people suffering from health problems or chronic diseases, as well as the elderly, tourists in precarious situations and children.

It took place in full compliance with the precautionary measures and the health protocol in force to guarantee a safe and reassuring welcome for these passengers, under the supervision of the competent authorities.

Wearing their protective masks, these people were able to complete customs formalities and collect their luggage on their arrival in a fluid and orderly manner, while complying with the instructions for social distancing and other measures.

Covid-19 screening tests were also carried out on the 109 passengers who, afterwards, boarded buses bound for a hotel in the city of Laâyoune, where they will be quarantined according to the health procedures in force.

The commander of Hassan 1st airport, Abdelhamid Laâyassi, said that the reception of these stranded Moroccans took place in accordance with the plan to resume the activity by the airports of the Kingdom as announced by the National Office of Airports (ONDA).

This plan aims primarily to protect passengers, staff and all users of airports, restore everyone’s confidence and support the recovery in the best conditions, he told the press.

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