Morocco reports 24 new COVID-19 cases as tally rises to 7,601

 

A medical worker administers a COVID-19 test for a taxi driver in Sale, Morocco, May 27, 2020. Moroccan Health Ministry reported 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of infections to 7,601 in the country. (Photo by Chadi/Xinhua)

RABAT, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Moroccan Health Ministry reported 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of infections to 7,601 in the country.

The number of people cured has increased to 4,978 with 97 new recoveries, said the ministry in a statement posted it its website.

A total of 202 deaths from COVID-19 have been reported so far.

Morocco has extended the state of health emergency across the country until June 10. Enditem