According to the same source, 50 people died from the virus, while three others have recovered, which rises the number of recoveries to 62.

The suspected cases excluded following negative tests are 3,212, the source adds.

The 858 covid-19 cases were reported in the regions of Casablanca-Settat (241), Rabat-Salé-Kenitra (162), Marrakech-Safi (139), Fez-Meknes (121), Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (58), Oriental (51), Draa-Tafilalet (36), Beni Mellal-Khenifra (26), Souss-Massa (19), Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra (4) and Guelmim-Oued Noun (1), the ministry says.

The ministry urges citizens to observe rules of hygiene, implement the precautionary measures issued by the public authorities, act with responsibility and show patriotism.