In addition to the 245 new cases recorded earlier today, Morocco has confirmed the detection of 281 cases in 24 hours, the highest daily increase the country has seen.
In the last few days, Morocco has recorded declining fatality rates while recoveries grow steadily each day. On Tuesday, April 14, the country confirmed its first death-free day since March 23.
The number of cases, however, is on the rise as the Ministry of Health defines new epicentres. The ministry announced 125 new cases on Tuesday, followed by 136 on Wednesday and 259 on Thursday.
Director of Epidemiology at the Ministry of Health Mohamed El Youbi said the virus has surged in commercial and industrial facilities in Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, and Tangier.
Concern in Fez
After the closing of the Carrefour supermarket and the discovery of a number of infections, things seem to be toughening up. Workers on their way into the Medina found themselves confronted of barricades and questioning about why and where they were going. Anyone without a valid pass was refused entry.
A policeman, speaking on condition of anonymity, suggested it was possible that within the next few days restrictions on entering the Medina would be strengthened.
Fatima Zahra, who works as a cleaner and cook at a Fez riad, says she would be devastated if she could not get to work. "I am supporting my entire family and without work, what could I do to provide for them?"
Another distraught woman remonstrated with the soldiers, asking "Where will I get food if I don't work?'
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