Morocco recorded 4,702 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed infections to 320,962. Meanwhile, the Health Ministry announced 74 more fatalities, bringing the death toll to 5,256. The mortality rate remains steady at 1.6%.
According to news reports, the new cases were detected in the regions of Casablanca-Settat (1,718), Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (1,023), Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima (466), Souss-Massa (431), the eastern region (247), Marrakech-Safi (203), Beni Mellal-Khénifra (145), Guelmim-Oued Noun (145), Draâ-Tafilalet (122), Fez-Meknès (93), Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra (73) and Dakhla-Oued Eddahad (36).
On other hand, Morocco authorities announced on Saturday that it will extend the state emergency in Casablanca for four more weeks. According to the government’s official statement, this decision came as a result of the observations documented by the concerned committees of the COVID-19 crisis.
In addition, the night-time curfew will be extended between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Last October, a number of extra medical measures were taken by the Moroccan government to control the non-stoppable spread of COVID-19 in the port city.
According to a previous official statement by the government issued last October: “Residents must obtain authorization from authorities in order to enter and exit the city during the restrictions. Closing times will also be adjusted for several establishments, with local markets having to close by 15:00, cafes by 20:00, and restaurants by 21:00.”
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