Morocco’s government on Thursday decided to extend until July 10 the country’s state of emergency to curb the spread of Covid-19.
During a weekly cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Saad Eddine El Othmani said the pandemic is under control in Morocco as authorities expand the scope of categories covered by the vaccine.
Up to nine million citizens have been vaccinated so far.
The government this week decided to ease restrictions after consulting with the relevant authorities.
The move was widely welcomed by some sectors and professions that were forced to stop due to the pandemic, added the PM.
He also recalled the announcement by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs to gradually reopen remaining mosques, in line with King Mohammed VI’s directives.
El Othmani reiterated the need to comply with health measures, saying Covid-19 still posed a danger despite the drop in cases in the kingdom.
