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Moroccan authorities announced a ban on entry and exit from eight cities of the kingdom due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Entrance into the cities of Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan, Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes, Berrechid, and Settat is prohibited starting Monday night (July 27). According to a press release from the Moroccan Interior Ministry and Health Ministry received by Sputnik, the decision was made in connection with a significant increase in recent days in the number of cases of coronavirus in these cities. Moreover, the majority of citizens do not comply with precautions, such as social distancing, wearing masks, and using disinfectants. The decision does not affect those who urgently need medical attention and employees of enterprises that have received special permits from local authorities. Freight transport is also not subject to the ban//sputnik