Coronavirus: 22 new confirmed cases in Morocco bring total to 556

Twenty-two new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Morocco, bringing to 556 the total number of cases of contamination as of March 30 at 9:30 p.m., announced the Ministry of Health.

 

The death toll amounted to 33, while those declared healed number 15.

 

Since the start of the outbreak on March 2, health authorities have performed 2,195 medical tests on suspected COVID-19 cases that came out negative.

 

Casablanca-Settat remains the most infected region with 164 confirmed cases, followed by Marrakech-Safi (99 cases), Rabat-Sale-Kenitra (97), and Fez-Meknes (92).

 

Over the past few days, Morocco recorded an exponential increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, but senior health official, Mohamed Lyoubi, reassured the public that the increase was “expected” and is “normal.”

He explained at a press briefing that parties and family gatherings, along with organized tours are some of the major factors behind the spread of the virus in Morocco.

 

Regarding the alarming COVID-19 death rate of over 6%, the official said that the majority of the deceased were suffering from chronic diseases that aggravated their condition.

 

The ministry invites citizens to show responsibility and patriotism by respecting the rules of hygiene and health security, as well as the preventive measures taken by the Moroccan authorities.

 

Head of Government, Saad Dine El Otmani, reiterated, Monday in Rabat, the government’s determination to take all the necessary measures to protect citizens and fight the spread of coronavirus and ensure all the means to improve health care services.