A picture that shows a head of state giving the example to the rest of the people that countering the spread of the virus should be taken seriously. So far, no state in the world has shown its President wearing a mask during an official cabinet meeting or event. Such measures have taken a toll on the economy, but for the King the safety of the Moroccan people takes primacy before any other consideration. He instructed the cabinet to make sure that the market is well-supplied and that anti-coronavirus equipment is available in hospitals. The fund is now distributing cash to the needy whose economic activity was halted due to the virus containment measures.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 09, 2020 13:41 UTC