The total number of people quarantined as a precaution against coronavirus has risen to 59.

In a press briefing made on Wednesday evening, March 4, the government confirmed that no new cases were reported.

The government also confirmed that the infected citizen is currently receiving treatment and is recovering.

Infections:

So far, only one coronavirus case is confirmed in the Kingdom. The infected citizen is in good health condition and will be receiving the necessary treatment until he recovers and leaves the hospital.

Suspected cases:

Only one person was suspected of having the virus as he had direct contact with the infected citizen. The citizen is currently quarantined as a precaution. However, he tested negative for the virus.

Quarantine:

The total number of people quarantined has reached 59. All the quarantined arrived in Jordan from countries with corona cases.

However, the total number of people who left the quarantine after 14 days has reached 208. None of them had the virus.

Quarantine sites:

Two COVID-19 quarantine sites were selected, namely the Epidemic Diseases Center (Isolation Center) of Al -Bashir Hospital and a hotel that was rented by the Health Ministry in Amman.

Travel procedures:

Non-Jordanians coming from China, South Korea, Iran and Italy are prevented from entering the Kingdom. However, Jordanians coming from these countries will be immediately quarantined as a precaution.

The national committee for epidemics has urged people not to travel to any country with corona cases unless necessary.

For Inquiries:

The Health Ministry will set up a 24/7 hotline at (111) to receive citizens' inquiries about the emerging virus.

Advice for the public:

-Avoid direct contact with anyone who has corona symptoms, which include cough, sneezing, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.

-Regularly wash your hands with soap and water.

-Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

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