Jordan records the highest daily number of Coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic
Jordan recorded 1767 new infections with the Coronavirus today, Wednesday, in the highest daily number monitored since the beginning of the pandemic, and officials warned that the widening of the outbreak may force the Kingdom to return to general isolation measures.
Health Minister Saad Jaber said in a statement that the total number of confirmed cases in the country currently stands at 11816, in addition to 61 deaths since the first case appeared in early March.
The minister called on "citizens to stay away from gatherings, events and celebrations that violate instructions, and to commit to applying physical distancing, wearing masks and using sterilizers to protect themselves and their families."
Jordan was one of the countries in the region least affected by Corona in the months of the first pandemic, but this month it is registering daily numbers that are rising in an alarming way, as health officials say that the Kingdom is currently facing a local outbreak.
Government spokesman Amjad Al-Adaileh said that it may be forced to impose a comprehensive general isolation that would paralyze daily activities and halt business if the "dangerous" increase in cases makes it difficult for health authorities to adapt to the situation.
"It is something that no one wants," he added.
The government has also tightened prison sentences of up to one year for anyone who organizes weddings, funerals and social gatherings with more than 20 attendees, in the latest measures aimed at imposing health guarantees.
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