This contribution is intended to back efforts made by Morocco to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, MGPAP said in a release, adding that these particular times require solidarity.

It is also aimed at supporting national efforts with a view to mitigating the social and economic repercussions of the pandemic, it added.

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.