Three new deaths from coronavirus complications were reported until Friday at 6 p.m., bringing the total number of fatalities to 47, while twenty-six other people have recovered which rises to 56 the total number of recoveries, he added in a statement broadcast by MAP on its M24 channel and RIM radio.

According to El Youbi, 3,062 suspected cases were excluded following negative tests.

Regarding the geographical spread of the virus, Casablanca-Settat is the worst-hit region, ahead of Marrakech-Safi, Rabat-Salé-Kenitra and Fez-Meknes, he said.

He added that 85% of patients did not have symptoms or were in mild condition when they were taken into hospitals, while 15% were in serious or critical condition.

Foreign cases represent 25% of the total of cases, while local cases increased to reach 75%, he said. This shows that the virus is spreading in the country, he noted.

The official underlined the need to observe confinement and hygiene rules to stop the spread of the pandemic.