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No Filipinos in Morocco infected with COVID-19 –official
No Filipinos in Morocco have contracted COVID-19, according to the Philippine Embassy in Rabat.
Philippine Ambassador to Morocco Maria Agnes Cervantes stated that Filipinos adhered to the Moroccan government's health protocols.
While initial estimates placed the Filipino population at around 1,000, Cervantes indicated the number could reach at least 4,500 upon completion of a survey.
Filipino workers in Morocco are employed in various sectors, including highly skilled, semi-skilled, and household service roles.
Despite no reported infections, some Filipinos have been displaced by the lockdown and sought repatriation assistance.
The Philippine embassy in Rabat, established in 2019, maintains communication with the Filipino community to address concerns.
Morocco is gradually lifting its lockdown measures to mitigate the virus's spread.
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