Morocco on Alert: New “EG.5.1” COVID Variant Spurs Precautionary Actions

Morocco World News
Aug 23, 2023

Morocco on Alert: New “EG.5.1” COVID Variant Spurs Precautionary Actions


Rabat - In light of the emergence of the new COVID-19 mutantion "EG.5.1" in various parts of the world, Moroccan health authorities have implemented a series of precautionary measures to counter the potential threat posed by this variant. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has reactivated digital and integrated vaccination centers to encourage vaccination against the evolving strain, emphasizing its critical role in protecting citizens from infection, Morocco state media reported.