Morocco Reports 66 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 8,997

These new infections affected 6 regions, namely Casablanca-Settat (+33), Marrakech-Safi (+19), Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma (+10), Fès-Meknès (+2), Oriental (+1), Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra (+1).

In addition, 56 new recoveries were recorded on Wednesday, one less than the number on Tuesday, against a single death. The mortality rate in Morocco continues to decline and now stands at 2.37%. As for the recovery rate, it is approaching 90% and largely exceeds the global average.

It should be noted that four Moroccan provinces whose epidemiological situation has improved are preparing to join the less confined Zone 1, after being classified in Zone 2 on June 10. These are Rabat, Skhirat, Témara and El Jadida.