Morocco Reports 289 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 17,015

Here is the breakdown by region for this day:

• Casablanca-Settat: +76
• Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima: +92
• Marrakech-Safi: +9
• Rabat-Salé-Kénitra: +6
• Fès-Meknès: +76
• Oriental: +20
• Béni Mellal-Khénifra: +1
• Guelmim-Oued Noun: +3
• Dakhla-Oued Ed Dahab: +6

Here are the other figures to remember:

• 5 deaths since last night. Total at 269. Fatality rate at 1.6%.
• 16,821 tests. Total at 973,499.
• 2,126 people currently under treatment (+24). 29 in intensive care.
• 260 new recoveries. Total at 14,620. Recovery rate: 86%

As at the end of each press conference, the ministry calls on Moroccans to respect the barrier gestures such as social distancing and wearing masks.