Morocco Sees Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Hospitals Brace for Influx

Mohamed Mounir Mikou is a doctor and member of the Moroccan Society of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Resuscitation. He is in constant contact with his colleagues in several cities of the Kingdom. Their mission is to monitor the evolution of the epidemic, alert and advise citizens and officials. According to their observations, "the difficult cases occupy 7% of the bed capacity of the intensive care unit", and the rapid evolution of new positive cases is very worrying, in the sense that "hospitals could not withstand cascading infections," reports L’Economiste.

Thus, to prevent the situation from deteriorating, "the authorities have strengthened the existing arsenal, both in personnel and medical equipment, in order to prepare for any eventuality. Even private doctors have been called in to help, and "the authority will set up more intense communication to encourage screening".

In addition, special brigades have been set up to ensure compliance with health measures. In some cities, non-compliance with these measures can cost you 300 DH. Employers are invited to temporarily get rid of their employees who have chronic illnesses, in order to protect the rest of their staff. Some business leaders say "working with fear in their bellies". "We are having trouble starting this recovery, so eagerly awaited and desired by the public authorities. Especially since we are threatened with formal notice, closure of our factories and possibly legal action, despite all the efforts made," specifies the same source.