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Coronavirus in Morocco: the city of Tangier reconfigured

2020-07-14T07:23:33.226Z


New sources of contamination have recently appeared in this metropolis of around one million inhabitants, the second economic pole of


The city of Tangier, in the north of Morocco, will be reconfigured from Monday midday, after the appearance of foci of contagion of coronavirus, announced the Moroccan authorities.

Public transport will be suspended, cafes, shopping malls, markets and public spaces closed, and controls strengthened, so that residents do not leave their homes unless in dire need, the interior ministry said in a statement. . he movements within the city will be subject to "an exceptional authorization issued by the local authorities", according to the same source. Such authorization will also be required to exit the city.

Restrictions from Sunday evening

The decision to reconfigure was taken "after the appearance of new epidemic foci of new coronavirus", in order to "stem the spread of the virus", according to the same source.

Kingdom authorities first imposed restrictions on certain areas of Tangier overnight Sunday to Monday, before extending the measures to the entire city.

This announcement comes as Morocco accelerated its deconfinement last month with the reopening of cafes, restaurants, shops and the resumption of domestic tourism.

However, the borders remain closed "until further notice", except for Moroccans stranded around the world and foreign residents in Morocco, who are allowed to return to the kingdom from July 14.

Half a dozen cities remain subject to restrictions due to the episodic appearance of epidemic foci, mainly in the workplace. Wearing a mask is compulsory everywhere, under penalty of sanctions.

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Some 15,800 cases of contamination, including 253 deaths, have been officially recorded in this country of 35 million inhabitants.

Tangier is the second economic center of the kingdom after Casablanca.

Source: leparis

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