Jordan Premier Worries About New Infections Spike

Published July 15th, 2021 - 09:21 GMT
Khasawneh warned  of a new covid-19 wave in Jordan
Mask-clad police officers man a checkpoint as they enforce a COVID-19 lockdown, in Amman, Jordan, 9 October 2020, KHALIL MAZRAAWI/afp/AFP via Getty Images
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Authorities called to strengthen oversight over non-compliance with defence orders, public safety measures

A Jordanian News Agency announced that Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Bisher Al Khasawneh is worried about the repercussions of the rising covid-19 cases, deaths and hospital admissions in the kingdom during the past few days.

Khasawneh, while chairing a meeting of the Supreme Framework Committee to deal with the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic, said that the government is proceeding with its plans to return to in-person education in schools in September and in universities at the beginning of October.

He also stressed the importance of reaching a safe percentage of vaccinated people, as it is critical to move forward with plans to open the sectors. The prime minister stressed that all of the vaccines Jordan distributes are safe, effective and approved by the Food and Drug Association.


He directed the concerned ministries and institutions to strengthen oversight over non-compliance with defence orders and public safety measures and impose penalties against violators.

There is no leniency towards public-safety violations, he emphasised, adding that future restrictions will harm the economy.

He also called for providing a report on the conditions of hospitals and health facilities and their readiness to deal with any developments related to the epidemiological situation.

This article has been adapted from its original source.

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