New coronavirus hotspots : Morocco to tighten lockdown measures in the provinces of Larache, Ouazzane and Kenitra

The Interior Ministry has decided to tighten lockdown measures and restrictions in some communes in the provinces of Larache, Ouazzane, and Kenitra after the appearance of new hotspots in some industrial units.

«Following the emergence of new hotspots within factories (FRIGODAR, specialized in the packaging of red fruits: 457 cases and NATBERRY MAROC, specialized in the production and packaging of red fruits: 103 cases), it was decided, as of Friday, to tighten lockdown restrictions and the preventive measures in some communes of the provinces of Larache, Ouazzane and Kenitra», the ministry said in a statement.

As a result, the entrances to these communes will be closed and controls will be strengthened so that people leave their homes only for very pressing needs while taking the necessary means, the statement said.