Corona Virus: How many cases in Morocco?
Here you can follow the chronology of the cases affected by the corona virus Covid-19 announced by the Moroccan authorities
The national plan for monitoring and responding to the corona virus remains perfectly adapted to the situation, announced on Friday the Moroccan Ministry of Health, adding that no further measures are to be taken.
“The national plan for monitoring and responding to the corona virus remains perfectly suited to this situation, with its four axes, comprising epidemiological and medical monitoring actions, early detection and epidemiological and virological investigation, medical care and coordination between all stakeholders,” said the Moroccan Ministry of Health in a statement.
“Citizens do not have to take any additional measures, other than general hygiene rules, necessary for the prevention of airborne viruses, namely: frequent washing of hands, covering of the mouth and nose during coughing or sneezing efforts, the avoidance of close contact with patients suffering from respiratory symptoms “, continues the same source.
“No case of disease with the new coronavirus has so far been recorded in our country,” added the ministry.
Three suspected cases have been identified by the national epidemiological watch system, but virological analyses have been negative for the new coronavirus, he adds.
The Moroccan Ministry of Health will continue to provide transparent information both on the development of the situation relating to this global alert and on the responses implemented by our country.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern, linked to the new coronavirus 2019-nCov.
This framework allows WHO to recommend specific and temporary measures, with the possibility of support to Member States, to limit the spread of the epidemic.
To date, it is recommended that countries raise their level of vigilance and strengthen their detection and control capacities against the new coronavirus, concludes the press release.