Rabat - Morocco reported on Friday its highest number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections in a single day since recording its first case in March, according to the health ministry.
Over 450 of the infections were recorded in the western Rabat-Kenitra region, the health ministry said, noting the cases were "asymptomatic".
Morocco, with a population of 34 million, has until now recorded on average fewer than 100 new COVID-19 cases daily.
In total, it has reported fewer than 10 000 cases and 213 deaths from the respiratory illness.
On June 9, authorities announced a gradual lifting of lockdown measures, though restrictions remain in force in major cities and a public health state of emergency has been extended until July 10.
