Coronavirus: Moroccan SoftGroup donates 10 Mln face masks to Interior Ministry & Other Departments

Soft Tech, a subsidiary of Moroccan SoftGroup, said on Monday it has produced 10 million facemasks, which will be donated to the Ministry of the Interior and other institutions.

A press release issued by the company said that all human and technical resources have been mobilized to achieve this goal and produce locally these masks, which have become hot commodities in the world as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread around the globe.

The move comes after textile firm “Yara Confeccion” based in Tangier, Northern Morocco, has pledged lately to produce and donate facemasks to all persons assigned to work during public health emergency declared in the country from March 20 to April 20.

In Morocco, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased to 134, according to latest tally published on Monday by the health department.
The North African kingdom has three factories producing medical facemasks, the FFP2 which filter at least 95 pc all particles.

Although there is no zero risks, masks are effective at capturing droplets, which is a main transmission route of coronavirus. Wearing a facemask cuts the chance of the disease being passed on. If someone shows symptoms of coronavirus, or has been diagnosed, masks can also protect others.

They are crucial for health and social care workers looking after patients and are also recommended for family members who need to care for someone who is ill.