Public transport has been suspended in Morocco to curb the spread of coronavirus.
The government has taken drastic measures to tackle the pandemic as the number of people who have contracted the virus has reached 108 in the North African country.
Authorities have decided to ban the movement of people between cities using private or public transport. As part of this trains, local flights and ferries have been suspended.
After the suspension, transport companies should make their buses available at the disposition of local authorities if needed, urged the ministry.
The decision comes after Morocco entered a state of emergency on Friday, March 20. The emergency declaration aims to limit citizens’ movement in order to control the COVID-19 spread in the country.
According to the new regulations, intercity travel will face unprecedented restrictions.
Following the suspension of buses, traveling between cities will only be possible via trains or private vehicles. However, travelers will have to undergo checks from the authorities and provide justifications for their travel.
Morocco has currently confirmed 86 COVID-19 cases, including two recoveries and three deaths.
On March 20, the country recorded the largest increase of confirmed cases in 24 hours to date, with 16 new patients.
Despite some separate incidents of panic shopping in Moroccan cities, Moroccans have reacted rather positively to the declaration of the emergency state.
On social media, Moroccans launched the hashtag #B9a_fdark (stay home) to raise awareness about the importance of self-isolation to help health authorities control the COVID-19 spread in the country.
In several cities, Moroccan youth started offering home delivery services for the elderly in order to help them stay protected in their homes.
Source: BBC/Morocco World News
