The health emergency declared across Morocco to limit the spread of the coronavirus will last from March 20 to April 20, the government council said in a statement. The council approved draft laws governing the quarantine period including sanctions against those who violate the precautionary measures laid down by authorities to curb infections with the new disease. Those who disobey the protective measures during the quarantine period will face jail terms from one to three months and fines from 300 to 1300 dirhams. Morocco declared health emergency and banned all movements except for buying foodstuff or medicine or going to work. The Interior ministry also ordered open shops during the quarantine period to close every day at 6 p.m.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 22, 2020 20:26 UTC