The Minister of National Education, Said Amzazi announced today some easing precautionary measures related to the educational system, including the reopening of university dormitories starting October 1.
Those decisions came after the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday the COVID-19 cases continue to decrease for the seventh consecutive week across Morocco, representing a drop of 36%.
Amzazi said in a statement to Hespress,” the ministry is determined to reopen university dormitories, and has given the start of pre-registration for old and new students”, adding, “the other decisions related to the educational system will be made within the next 48 hours, following public authorities’ restrictions.”
“All the details related to the reopening of the dormitories will be discussed, starting with the number of students by room and whether the normal quota of 50 percent will be adopted,” he continued.
“The Ministry of National Education officially called on the Ministry of Health to bring out a new health protocol, pointing out a successful academic year requires the reopening of university dormitories,” he added.
Students will be able to attend their classes in person this academic year as well as the reopening of university libraries whose services were suspended for the second year in a row.
The Minister of National Education said this year marked positive changes based on data, according to the increase in the number of people fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the epidemiological situation, unlike last year, when conditions did not help and the authorities tended to close university dormitories.
According to the ministry of health’s latest tally, over 18 million people are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic, while over 22 million people have received their first shot.
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