AMMAN, Aug 18 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan on Monday said, it would not impose a lock-down, amid the rise of COVID-19 cases.
On Monday, 20 cases of COVID-19 were recorded, including 16 local infections, increasing the tally to 1,398, Health Minister, Saad Jaber, said, in a press conference.
Minister of State for Media Affairs, Amjad Adaileh said, there is no need for resorting to a lock-down, as it may cause severe economic and social costs, but the area where the virus is reported will be isolated.
Adaileh said that, 28 establishments have been closed and 51 fines and 22 tickets issued, for violations of public health regulations.
China has supported Jordan’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 31, China donated a batch of medical supplies to Jordan to help combat the COVID-19.– NNN-PETRA
