Alternative Africa

Top Menu

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact Us

Main Menu

  • Home
  • Arts & Culture
  • Business
  • Environment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Reports
    • Africa-Observers
      • Read Reports
      • Submit a story
  • MORE
    • Health
    • News Now
    • World
    • Technology
Sign in / Join

Login

Welcome! Login in to your account
Lost your password?

Lost Password

Back to login
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact Us

logo

Alternative Africa

  • Home
  • Arts & Culture
  • Business
  • Environment
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Reports
    • Africa-Observers
      • Read Reports
      • Submit a story
  • MORE
    • Health
    • News Now
    • World
    • Technology
  • Seven captured Nigerian school girls escape from abductors

  • Africa could expand economy by staggering $1.5 trillion with Artificial Intelligence

  • WHO-led consortium launches Covid-19-Oxygen Emergency Taskforce to address shortages

  • GIZ, Orange inaugurate third Digital Centre in Ethiopia

  • UNECA puts young African students on the path of Artificial intelligence technology

AfricaHealthNews Now
Home›Africa›Morocco exceeds 40,000 covid-19 cases with 1,776 new infection

Morocco exceeds 40,000 covid-19 cases with 1,776 new infection

By alternativeafrica
August 16, 2020
245
0
Share:

London, August 16, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Morocco’s Ministry of Health announced 1,776 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the country’s total case count to 41,017 as of Saturday, August 15, at 6 p.m.

Medical staff treat a COVID-19 coronavirus patient at a hospital in Wuhan, in China’s central Hubei province on March 19, 2020. – China on March 19 reported no new domestic cases of the coronavirus for the first time since it started recording them in January, but recorded a spike in infections from abroad. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT

The ministry also confirmed 922 recoveries from COVID-19 and 21 deaths. Morocco’s total recoveries now reached 28,566, while deaths stand at 632.

The country’s recovery rate currently stands at 71.4%, while the fatality rate remains 1.5%.

READ ALSO: INDIA ENTERS GLOBAL RACE WITH 3 POTENTIAL COVID-19 COVID-VACCINES

Casablanca recorded six casualties in the past 24 hours, followed by Fez (four), Marrakech (two), and Tangier (two). Essaouira, Rhamna, Boulemane, Errachidia, Sale, Tantan, and Agadir have reported one coronavirus-related death each.

With today’s new figures, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Morocco stands at 11,819. The number represents a ratio of 32.5 active cases per 100,000 inhabitants in Morocco.

The active cases include 154 critically-ill patients undergoing treatment in intensive care units. Seventy-one of the patients in critical condition are breathing through artificial respirators.

In the past 24 hours, 20,931 suspected coronavirus carriers tested negative for COVID-19.

Since the start of the domestic outbreak, Moroccan laboratories have performed a total of 1,583,234 COVID-19 tests, including 1,542,217 that came back negative.

The Casablanca-Settat region recorded 802 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, including 651 in Casablanca, 41 in Berrechid, 40 in Mediouna, 33 in Mohammedia, 13 in Settat, eight in Nouceur, five in Sidi Bennour, and five in Benslimane.

The Marrakech-Safi region recorded the second-highest number of cases in Morocco in the past 24 hours—256. The number includes 229 cases in Marrakech, 10 in Essaouira, eight in Haouz, four in Rehamna, three in Safi, and two in Youssoufia.

The Beni Mellal-Khenifra region came third with 180 new COVID-19 cases—the highest daily increase the region has recorded so far. The cases include 98 in Beni Mellal, 51 in Azilal, 15 in Fquih Ben Salah, eight in Khenifra, and eight in Khouribga.

Fez-Meknes reported 159 new COVID-19 cases: 69 in Fez, 33 in Meknes, 26 in Boulemane, 15 in El Hajeb, nine in Taounate, six in Sefrou, and one in Taza.

The Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region recorded 157 cases, including 86 in Tangier, 35 in Tetouan, 20 in Larache, 13 in Al Hoceima, two in Fahs-Anjra, and one in M’diq-Fnideq.

Rabat-Sale-Kenitra confirmed 69 new cases, including 30 in Temara-Skhirat, 25 in Kenitra, six in Rabat, four in Sale, two in Khemisset, and two in Sidi Slimane.

The southeastern region of Draa-Tafilalet reported 51 new COVID-19 infections: 22 in Ouarzazate, 16 in Zagoura, six in Tinghir, four in Midelt, and three in Errachidia.

Forty new COVID-19 cases appeared in the Oriental region, including 19 in Nador, 16 in Oujda-Angad, two in Taourirt, one in Jerada, and one in Berkane.

Souss-Massa confirmed 33 new cases, with the majority in Agadir (27), four in Tata, and two in Inezgane.

The southern region of Dakhla-Oued Ed Dahab confirmed 16 new COVID-19 cases in the city of Dakhla.

The neighboring region of Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra reported 10 cases: seven in Laayoune, two in Boujdour, and one in Smara.

Finally, the Guelmim-Oued Noun region confirmed three new cases, including two in Guelmim and one in Tantan.

Moroccan laboratories have confirmed five COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours for every 100,000 inhabitants.

The ratio is the highest in Casablanca-Settat, with 11 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Beni Mellal-Khenifra came second with seven cases per 100,000 people, followed by Marrakech-Safi (five cases per 100,000 residents), and Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (four).

Source

SHARE ON:
TagsCovid-19 InfectionMorocco
Previous Article

Nigeria: New Lagos-Ibadan rail begins operation mid ...

Next Article

Global Internet is breaking apart: Should Africa ...

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

alternativeafrica

Related articles More from author

  • AfricaBusinessNews NowPolitics

    Morocco: MP proposes law to abolish state pension for law makers

    October 8, 2020
    By alternativeafrica
  • AfricaFeatureHealthNews Now

    Morocco sign two additional agreements for sufficient supply of COVID-19 Vaccine

    September 26, 2020
    By alternativeafrica
  • AfricaHealthNews Now

    Morocco Confirms Record-Breaking 6,195 New COVID-19 Cases

    November 13, 2020
    By alternativeafrica
  • News Now

    Morocco Food Stampede Leaves 15 Dead and a Country Shaken

    November 19, 2017
    By alternativeafrica
  • News Now

    Morocco authorities crack down on migrants heading to Spain

    September 18, 2018
    By VJ Africa
  • AfricaHealthNews Now

    Wearing mask to exercise is dangerous-WHO warns

    July 1, 2020
    By alternativeafrica

Leave a reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

You might be interested

  • BusinessNews Now

    Nigerian govt to install solar-powered cold rooms for tomato preservation

  • AfricaBusinessNews Now

    Nigeria resumes TraderMoni loans with 200,000 Kano traders

  • BusinessNews Now

    Africa’s hotel industry booms

Timeline

  • February 27, 2021

    Seven captured Nigerian school girls escape from abductors

  • February 27, 2021

    Africa could expand economy by staggering $1.5 trillion with Artificial Intelligence

  • February 27, 2021

    WHO-led consortium launches Covid-19-Oxygen Emergency Taskforce to address shortages

  • February 26, 2021

    GIZ, Orange inaugurate third Digital Centre in Ethiopia

  • February 26, 2021

    UNECA puts young African students on the path of Artificial intelligence technology

  • Popular

  • Comments

  • Lagos govt confirms first case of deadly coronavirus infection in Nigeria

    By alternativeafrica
    February 28, 2020
  • Keynote Address of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at 2018 Oxford Africa Conference

    By PSJ Africa
    May 14, 2018
  • Morocco begins regional integration by connecting Casablanca Airport with High Speed Train

    By alternativeafrica
    January 4, 2020
  • Kenyan govt pressure Facebook for data on Kenyan users

    By alternativeafrica
    November 20, 2019
  • Nigeria: 32,000 capacity Lagos rice mill to start production in 2020

    By alternativeafrica
    December 23, 2019
  • Ado zagi
    on
    January 12, 2021

    Nigeria: EFCC Academy to begin award of degree

    Diploma leave areply from
  • Ethiopia joins Africa's Artificial Intelligence revolution | Alternative Africa
    on
    October 2, 2020

    Spending on Artificial Intelligence Systems in Africa, Middle East to top $374 million in 2020

    […] Many African countries ...
  • The 5 most popular Africans 2020
    on
    September 25, 2020

    Celebrating Congolese doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, the man behind breakthrough of Ebola cure

    […] Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe ...
  • Millitants in Central Mali Set Jail Ablaze in Attack Killing Two | taktik(z) GDI (Government Defense ...
    on
    August 11, 2020

    Fifteen gendarmes killed in another attack on Mali camp

    […] attack fol­lowed a January ...
  • Millitants in Central Mali Set Jail Ablaze in Attack Killing Two
    on
    August 11, 2020

    Fifteen gendarmes killed in another attack on Mali camp

    […] attack followed a ...
AlternativeAfrica.com is an independent Pan African News Website dedicated primarily to influencing the negative narratives about Africa. We hope to do this by focusing and showcasing the many developmental strides sweeping across the continent.

Read more >>>

Contact Info

  • info@alternativeafrica.com
  • Recent

  • Popular

  • Comments

  • Seven captured Nigerian school girls escape from abductors

    By alternativeafrica
    February 27, 2021
  • Africa could expand economy by staggering $1.5 trillion with Artificial Intelligence

    By alternativeafrica
    February 27, 2021
  • WHO-led consortium launches Covid-19-Oxygen Emergency Taskforce to address shortages

    By alternativeafrica
    February 27, 2021
  • GIZ, Orange inaugurate third Digital Centre in Ethiopia

    By alternativeafrica
    February 26, 2021
  • Lagos govt confirms first case of deadly coronavirus infection in Nigeria

    By alternativeafrica
    February 28, 2020
  • Keynote Address of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at 2018 Oxford Africa Conference

    By PSJ Africa
    May 14, 2018
  • Macron in Ivory Coast to launch anti-terrorism academy

    By alternativeafrica
    December 21, 2019
  • Kenyan govt pressure Facebook for data on Kenyan users

    By alternativeafrica
    November 20, 2019
  • Ado zagi
    on
    January 12, 2021

    Nigeria: EFCC Academy to begin award of degree

    Diploma leave areply from
  • Ethiopia joins Africa's Artificial Intelligence revolution | Alternative Africa
    on
    October 2, 2020

    Spending on Artificial Intelligence Systems in Africa, Middle East to top $374 million in 2020

    […] Many African countries ...
  • The 5 most popular Africans 2020
    on
    September 25, 2020

    Celebrating Congolese doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, the man behind breakthrough of Ebola cure

    […] Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe ...
  • Millitants in Central Mali Set Jail Ablaze in Attack Killing Two | taktik(z) GDI (Government Defense ...
    on
    August 11, 2020

    Fifteen gendarmes killed in another attack on Mali camp

    […] attack fol­lowed a January ...

Photostream

    Follow us

    • Home
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Contact Us
    © Copyright Alternative Africa 2019. All rights reserved.