Morocco will extend lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus for another month until May 20, the government said on Saturday.
The decision was made by the government council as the number of coronavirus cases rose to 2670, including 137 deaths and 298 recoveries as of Saturday morning.
Lockdown conditions imposed on March 20 mean poople are only allowed to go out to buy food or medicine, and to staff some key jobs. Schools, mosques, non-essential shops and entertainment venues have all been closed.
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