Two new deaths have also been reported, bringing the number of fatalities due to the virus to 23, while the number of people declared cured so far stands at 11, added the same source.

The twelve new cases were identified in the regions of Marrakech-Safi 6, Casablanca-Settat 03 and Béni Mellal-Khénifra 03.

 In addition, the total number of cases excluded after negative laboratory results is 1423, according to the ministry, which urges citizens to respect the rules of hygiene and health security as well as the preventive measures taken by the Moroccan authorities.