"As part of general mobilization and alike the major groups in the country, Maroc Telecom has committed to contributing to the special fund dedicated to the management of the coronavirus pandemic with 1.5 billion dirhams", the operator pointed out.

While adapting working conditions and health measures for its collaborators, the group said that it ensures "the continuity of its activity in good conditions", stressing that several precautionary measures have been implemented at workplaces in collaboration with the competent authorities and in accordance with the measures adopted in each country.

"The Group is doing everything in its power to minimize the impact of this crisis on its activities," the source said.

Several public and private companies, national institutions and professions have announced their contributions into the Fund, which is intended to cover the costs of upgrading medical equipment, in terms of suitable infrastructure and additional means to be acquired, urgently, to treat in good conditions people infected with the virus.

It is also dedicated to supporting the national economy through several measures that will be proposed by the government.