True/False Information Regarding Coronavirus in Morocco

True/False Information Regarding Coronavirus in Morocco
Saturday 28 March 2020 - 18:21

The coronavirus, which has claimed thousands of lives around the world, is causing a flood of fake news broadcast on social networks. MAP is sorting out the lies from the truth, for a better awareness.

A statement by the ministry of the Interior announces the closure of commercial spaces during the weekend. FALSE

 Two video sequences broadcast on social networks showing individuals throwing stones at elements of security forces, accompanied by comments explaining that the riots coincided with the containment measures in Casablanca and Meknes. FALSE

 The livestock is likely to be contaminated by the new coronavirus (Covid-19). FALSE

 Thirteen new cases of infection with the new coronavirus have been confirmed in Morocco, bringing the total number of cases to 358. TRUE

 Resuscitation beds capacity will increase to 3,000 beds in the coming weeks. TRUE

 Allocation of 2 billion dirhams for the reinforcement of the medical system within the framework of the special Fund for the management of the coronavirus pandemic. TRUE

 To date, the public prosecutor’s office has prosecuted 56 individuals for publishing false information about the spread of the novel coronavirus. TRUE

 450 million EU financial support to the Covid-19 pandemic management speacial Fund. TRUE.

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