It is necessary to strengthen the procedures of tracking COVID-19 cases, with the possibility of tightening emergency health measures after recording the first Omicron case in Morocco, said the scientific committee in a statement to Hespress.
“The cases that are observed from Omicron will be subjected to complete isolation in hospitals, with close follow-up of those in contact with them,” said Said Moutaouakkil, member of the scientific committee, adding that “the country may also opt for stricter measures.”
Moroccan authorities detected the first case of the highly contagious Covid-19 variant Omicron in the country on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.
The first confirmed Omicron case was detected in a woman from Casablanca, currently under supervision in a hospital in Casablanca in accordance with the approved health protocol, the same source added, noting that her condition is stable.
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection did not issue yet any information regarding the circumstances of the discovery of the variant in Morocco.
The Ministry said it will inform the national public of all developments, as it stressed the importance of wearing masks properly, sanitizing hands, and respecting physical distancing.
“The way to confront this variant in particular, and the virus in general, is to adhere to the precautionary measures and go get vaccinated urgently,” said Moutaouakkil, as he added, “the third dose must be adhered to.”
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