The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Morocco has jumped to 86. The new cases were confirmed, Saturday at 00h30, by the Health Ministry on its website: www.covidmaroc.ma. According to press reports, his health condition was not life-threatening and he was not suffering from any chronic illness. The health emergency entered into effect Friday March 20 at 06:00 pm and will last until further notice. “Health emergency does not mean shutting down the economy,” it said, but rather exceptional measures to subject all movement to an authorization.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 21, 2020 01:52 UTC