Morocco is a at “a critical stage” in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, said Monday in Rabat Head of Government, Saad Dine El Otmani, while calling for scrupulously observing the precautionary measures issued by the public authorities.
Speaking at the opening of the cabinet meeting, El Othmani said the Kingdom managed “through the proactive instructions of HM King Mohammed VI to fight this pandemic as best it can”, noting that the pandemic has spread all over the world with more than 1,25 million confirmed cases and over 70 thousand deaths due to coronavirus complications, said a statement by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, government’s spokesperson.
“But these days, we are at a decisive turn, although the development of cases is still moderate and we are still in the second stage,” El Otmani added.
He also underscored efforts made to stop the spread of the pandemic as well as the “great mobilization” displayed by the Moroccan people.
The Kingdom, which reports more than a hundred cases every day, has registered a total of over 1,100 cases as well as 71 coronavirus-related deaths, he said, adding that over 76 people have recovered from the disease.
El Otmani stressed the need to continue mobilization to fight against this pandemic through vigilance and commitment to precautionary and protection rules, particularly given the rise to of local infection cases.
He also underlined the importance of ensuring reinforced implementation of precautionary measures, while calling on citizens to stay at home and observe precautionary measures issued by public authorities.
El Otmani also commended the royal pardon granted to 5,654 inmates, which “has brought joy to thousands of Moroccan families”, while stressing the importance of the royal decision to set up a Fund to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
He also hailed the mobilization of health workers, security services and productive units that adapted to provide help in these particular times, noting that several enterprises submitted proposals in this regard “that the government adopted and supported to adapt to the needs of the country in these circumstances.”
Several textile factories will produce 2.5 million masks a day, he pointed out in this regard.
El Otmani also mentioned the financial support provided to Ramed-card holders among workers in the informal sector, adding that the government will also provide support, later on, to people on cessation of activity who are not affliated to the National Social Security Fund.
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