Morocco’s COVID-19 Numbers Remain Low at Start of Ramadan

Morocco’s COVID-19 epidemic appears stable and under control after two years of Ramadan celebrations marred by restrictive measures and rising virus cases

Rabat – Morocco’s COVID-19 epidemic appears stable and under control after two years of Ramadan celebrations marred by restrictive measures and rising virus cases

Daily reports by Morocco’s Ministry of Health provide an encouraging sign for Morocco’s largely Muslim population as cases remain low in the first week of Ramadan. New daily case numbers have remained in the double digits over the past weeks, with 82 new cases detected on Friday, April 8.

The country’s daily death rate has fallen, with only a single COVID-19 related death reported in April.

These encouraging numbers contrast with many other countries around the world where the virus continues to claim lives. Over the past week, the US reported 3,480 COVID-19 deaths, followed by South Korea and Russia, where deaths topped 2,000 in a single week.

Morocco has significantly reduced testing, although health officials continue to test thousands every day, with 5,666 individuals tested on Friday.

Moroccan hospitals are currently caring for 22 patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms, occupying 0.4% of the country’s intensive care beds.

There are currently 734 active infections in Morocco ,with new cases hovering between 35 and 90 a day in April.

The stable COVID-19 situation will provide a breath of fresh air for families in Morocco and among the diaspora, who are once again allowed to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan with loved ones after two difficult years marred by fear, restrictive measures and closed borders.