Six regions across Morocco showed the highest COVID-19 infection rate between May to June 5, according to a recent Health Ministry document.
The six regions include Tangier-Tetouan Al Hoceima, Rabat-Sale kenitra, Casablanca settat, Marrakech Safi, Souss Massa, and Draa Tafilalt.
Previously, only the Casablanca-Settat region had the highest number of positive cases from May 23 to 29.
Doctor, and researcher on health policies and systems, Tayeb Hamdi told Hespress FR that regions with available laboratories and highest activity are those with the most confirmed cases nationwide.
“Some other Omicron variants are estimated to appear in the country by the start of winter, namely BA.4 and BA.5,” he stated, noting that, “they are not threatening.”
“The country still requires travelers at the entry a negative PCR test and a vaccination pass,” he said, adding that, “this measure will not curb BA.5 from surging.”
Scientific Committee member, Doctor Moulay Said Afif previously told Hespress EN that the rise in cases comes as most people dropped mask-wearing, in addition to mass gatherings in both indoor and outdoor places.
The Scientific Committee member gave the example of gatherings in stadiums and parties, at times exceeding 40.000 people.
The average number of new infections reported in Morocco has been consistently increasing for 7 days, said Reuters in its latest COVID tracker released this Monday.
COVID-19 infections are increasing in Morocco, with 328 new infections reported on average each day, representing 3% of the peak, according to the same source.
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