Minister of Health Khalid Ait Taleb warned on Tuesday in Rabat against any complacency with the precautionary measures issued by the public authorities to fight against the spread of Covid-19.
“A certain complacency with precautionary measures has been recently observed”, said Ait Taleb, stressing the need to scrupulously comply with the measures recommended by the authorities (wearing masks, respecting physical distancing) in order to fight against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
“The epidemiological situation has changed in Morocco and worldwide,” he said, expressing concern at the increase in deaths and COVID-19 cases.
In this regard, the minister urged citizens to stay alert, increase vigilance and show responsibility and solidarity, particularly in the wake of the new school and university year, saying that the epidemic is not over yet.
“The results obtained so far by the Kingdom were commended by the international community, because Morocco has the lowest fatality rate worldwide “, he said, attributing these achievements to the efforts made by all stakeholders.
“It would be a shame to lose all these results and sacrifices made so far,” he noted.
Following the lifting of lockdown measures, the situation in some provinces of the Kingdom is different from the situation in other regions, he said, noting that asymptomatic people can spread the virus without being aware of it, hence the paramount importance of wearing a protective mask.
The official reiterated his call to all citizens to strictly comply with preventive measures, by wearing a protective mask, respecting physical distancing, washing hands regularly and avoiding gatherings, while urging the elderly and people suffering from chronic diseases to stay alert.
He also called on people with coronavirus symptoms, including high temperature, cough, loss of smell and difficulty in breathing, to go to the nearest health facility or to contact the following hotlines “Allo Yakada 080 100 47 47,” Allô SAMU 141″ or Allo 300.
On Monday, the ministry urged citizens to comply with precautionary measures to stop the spread of the pandemic, following the recent increase in the number of deaths and COVID-19 patients in serious conditions.
The ministry said that the increasing number of deaths and critical cases, recorded during the second phase of the progressive lifting of lockdown measures, is due to non-compliance with the precautionary measures issued by the authorities, in particular the compulsory wearing of a mask, respect of physical distance and the use of the “wiqaytna” application.
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