According to the same source, three new deaths from coronavirus complications were reported, which brings the total number of fatalities to 69, while another person has recovered, rising the number of recovered people to 70.

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 (266), 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, noting that no case has been registered so far in the region of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab.

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.