DUBAI: Jordan’s prime minister said it is important to take all “preventive and proactive” actions quickly and seriously as the number of local coronavirus cases rose, state news agency PETRA said.
Omar Razzaz said on Wednesday the increase in recent cases is “worrisome” and a “challenge to all.”
Some of the existing measures are an imposed quarantine on drivers at border crossings and the isolation of Ramtha district, Razzaz added.
Authorities have increased the presence of police in public spaces, enforced social distancing and obligatory masks since Aug. 15, 2020.
Jordan’s currently has 1,482 known coronavirus cases, 1,259 recoveries and 11 deaths.
Jordan needs to take measures to decrease local coronavirus cases: PM
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Updated 20 August 2020
Jordan needs to take measures to decrease local coronavirus cases: PM
- Omar Razzaz said the increase in recent cases is “worrisome”
- Authorities have increased the presence of police in public spaces, enforced social distancing and obligatory masks
