According to the same source, 66 people died from coronavirus complications, while 69 others have recovered.
The suspected cases excluded following negative tests are 3,532, the source adds.
The covid-19 cases were reported in the regions of Casablanca-Settat (265), Rabat-Salé-Kenitra (176), Marrakech-Safi (168), Fez-Meknes (131), Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (75), Oriental (54), Draa-Tafilalet (41), 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.Saturday at 8 a.m., bringing the total number of covid-19 cases in the kingdom to 844, the ministry of Health says on its website "www.covidmaroc.ma".