What's the government response timeline for Jordan?

"All inbound and outbound flihgts, exept some commerical air cargo flights, are suspended. Land and sea boders are closed to passenger traffic." https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

On March 5, abriefing noted that a free hotline number, 111, will be established soon under the title "Ask about Corona" for inquiries about the virus, its symptoms and preliminary diagnosis. The ministry also organised a media tour of Queen Alia International Airport to view the newly installed thermal detectors and precautionary measures in dealing with arrivals. The Ministry of Health called on the public to avoid direct contact with any person showing symptoms of respiratory diseases and to maintain personal hygiene. The Jordan Ministry of Health has established the following hotline numbers for virus-related enquiries: 065004545 and 0778410186. https://jordantimes.com/news/local/health-ministry-bolsters-measures-combat-spread-coronavirus

As of March 5, "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." Source: https://en.royanews.tv/news/20170/2020-03-05

UPDATED NOTE: The Jordanian Ministry of Health has designated the following seven hospitals for COVID-19 testing and isolation: Al Bashir Hospital – Amman Jordan University Hospital- Amman Prince Hamzah Hospital- Amman Zarqa New Public Hospital- Zarqa King Abdullah University Hospital- Irbid Karak Public Hospital – Karak Prince Hashim Military Hospital – Aqaba Foreigners may be tested at these hospitals but only when referred by health authorities and at the direction of a medical provider. U.S. citizens who feel ill should first call a health care provider for instructions prior to seeking in-person medical care. The Embassy cannot request tests on behalf of U.S. citizens in Jordan. https://corona.moh.gov.jo/ar/MediaCenter/20

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html

Officials are advised to keep pressing on the hotspots, continue testing every suspected case, and contact tracing of confirmed cases. http://www.jordantimes.com/opinion/mohammad-majed-abufaraj/jordans-efforts-contain-covid-19-careful-interpretation-encouraging

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110

"On March 18, the Ministry of Finance announced a host of measures ... [including] ... (i) the postponement, until the end of the year of the collection of sales tax on all domestic sectors, and imports related to health, and the supply of medicines ... (iv) the postponement of 70 percent of the value of customs duties for selected companies and the reduction of social security contributions from private sector establishments (from 21.75 to 5.25 percent). https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"On March 22, al-Ghad daily reported that the government will announce an aid package of 16 million Jordanian dinars ($22 million) to poor families, the elderly and ill in the form of food and medicine. The government is also studying options to help farmers and other sectors." https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/03/jordan-lockdown-economy-measures-coronavirus.html

Biolab has been authorized by the Jordanian Ministry of Health to do at home testing of Jordanians who think they may have the virus: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2949726711782665&set=a.559918227430204

"In an attempt to reduce the consequences on the poorest households, the Jordanian government established official prices for different commodities, including bread and vegetables. ... According to Basma Ishaqat, minister of social development, around 350,000 families have received financial and in-kind support since the virus outbreak." https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-jordan-economy-year-over-for-us

"Business owners have a three-month pause on paying their employees’ social security subscriptions and the minister of finance has postponed collecting sales tax from all local businesses." https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-jordan-economy-year-over-for-us

22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C

Public transported restrictions were lifted in the capital city of Amman from 27 April 2020, as part of a move aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus and allowed more businesses to reopen to help jump-start the cash-strapped economy. On 3 May 2020 Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said public transport will be allowed to return to full normal service with safety guidelines following the outbreak, but universities and schools will remain closed and a night curfew will continue. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/jordan-lifts-curbs-economy-coronavirus-lockdown-eases-200503165530904.html 15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C

Public transported restrictions were lifted in the capital city of Amman from 27 April 2020, as part of a move aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus and allowed more businesses to reopen to help jump-start the cash-strapped economy. On 3 May 2020 Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said public transport will be allowed to return to full normal service with safety guidelines following the outbreak, but universities and schools will remain closed and a night curfew will continue. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/jordan-lifts-curbs-economy-coronavirus-lockdown-eases-200503165530904.html 15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C 3 May 2020 Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said on Sunday businesses and industries would now be able to resume production. Public transport will resume normal service, but universities and schools will remain closed as night curfew continues. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/jordan-lifts-curbs-economy-coronavirus-lockdown-eases-200503165530904.html

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the government would “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 21 April 2020 The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C

Public transported restrictions were lifted in the capital city of Amman from 27 April 2020, as part of a move aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus and allowed more businesses to reopen to help jump-start the cash-strapped economy. On 3 May 2020, Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said public transport will be allowed to return to full normal service with safety guidelines following the outbreak, but universities and schools will remain closed and a night curfew will continue. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/jordan-lifts-curbs-economy-coronavirus-lockdown-eases-200503165530904.html 15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C

6 May 2020 Also speaking during the press briefing, Minister of State for Media Affairs Amjad Adaileh reiterated that all economic sectors are reopening as of Wednesday, including those that were not allowed to operate fully during the lockdown. Establishments will be permitted to work at full production capacity provided that the percentage of Jordanian employment does not fall below 75 per cent. He added that all governorates will remain closed, as movement among the governorates will be restricted to only permit holders, while curfew passes for private sector workers who need such permits can be issued through their workplaces through the previous mechanism. https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/zero-new-coronavirus-cases-within-jordan-7th-day-running-jaber-says

15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C 3 May 2020 Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said on Sunday businesses and industries would now be able to resume production. Public transport will resume normal service, but universities and schools will remain closed as night curfew continues. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/jordan-lifts-curbs-economy-coronavirus-lockdown-eases-200503165530904.html 6 May 2020 Also speaking during the press briefing, Minister of State for Media Affairs Amjad Adaileh reiterated that all economic sectors are reopening as of Wednesday, including those that were not allowed to operate fully during the lockdown. Establishments will be permitted to work at full production capacity provided that the percentage of Jordanian employment does not fall below 75 per cent. He added that all governorates will remain closed, as movement among the governorates will be restricted to only permit holders, while curfew passes for private sector workers who need such permits can be issued through their workplaces through the previous mechanism. https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/zero-new-coronavirus-cases-within-jordan-7th-day-running-jaber-says

The Government of Jordan made it a requirement for all schools to be closed despite lifting some lockdown restrictions. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338666/jordan-authorities-to-lift-restrictions-on-economic-activity-from-may-6-update-18

Workplaces are opening if Jordanians comprise 75% of employees. There will be lower levels of staff and social distancing and hygiene measures will be implemented. 20200517165058/ https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338666/jordan-authorities-to-lift-restrictions-on-economic-activity-from-may-6-update-18 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html

Public events are canceled to adhere to restrictions on gatherings. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html

All gatherings of groups of more than 10 are Banned despite lifting lockdown restrictions. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338666/jordan-authorities-to-lift-restrictions-on-economic-activity-from-may-6-update-18 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html

As lockdown measures are being lifted, public transport is resuming, but the capacity will only be 50% of what it was before. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338666/jordan-authorities-to-lift-restrictions-on-economic-activity-from-may-6-update-18

lockdown restrictions are being lifted to allow some work https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html

Internal travel between provinces is restricted. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338666/jordan-authorities-to-lift-restrictions-on-economic-activity-from-may-6-update-18 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html

All land and sea borders are closed. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html

Prime Minister Omar Razzaz announced that small neighborhood grocery and convenience stores along with pharmacies, drinking-water stores, and bakeries, will be allowed to open from 10:00 to 18:00. https://www.almamlakatv.com/news/%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%AD-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A1%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%A1-36310

The Ministry of Health urges to use the Aman application to alert in case of contact with an infected person. AMAN App, a mobile application that notifies users if they happened to be in the vicinity of a diagnosed coronavirus patient, has “helped make contact tracing faster and more resource-efficient”. Sources: http://archive.fo/xTiy9 http://archive.fo/QmtHh

Mr Al Adaileh said reopening businesses did not mean that the danger had passed, and that the public must “live with the reality of the disease". Public sector employees were allowed to return to work on Tuesday. Authorities expected that under a phased plan, 60 per cent of workers would return this week. https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/coronavirus-jordan-to-reopen-religious-sites-from-next-week-1.1026026

As of 26 May, Jordan's borders and international airports remain closed. https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/coronavirus-jordan-to-reopen-religious-sites-from-next-week-1.1026026

As of 5 June, Jordan's Government is easing some restrictions by allowing businesses and traffic to resume normal operations. However, schools, colleges, and kindergartens will remain closed until further notice. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/jordan-takes-major-step-post-coronavirus-normality-200605184050646.html

Authorities announced on 4 June that Jordan will ease most of the restrictions introduced due to the current pandemic, effective 6 June. From this date, the nationwide curfew will be shortened, inter-provincial travel will be permitted, sports events will be permitted without spectators and worship places, restaurants, nurseries, cafes, and hotels will be allowed to reopen. Strict health and preventative measures will be in place for reopening businesses. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348221/jordan-authorities-to-further-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-6-update-22

6 June 2020 The Jordanian government is moving ahead with steps to resume most economic activities and end movement restrictions after months of lockdown measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. Business activities, cafes and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers again while a ban on travel between cities will also be lifted. Residents will be able to use their vehicles daily between 6am and 12pm without the need for special permits, while domestic flights will also resume. Authorities have also allowed regular and congregational prayers at the country's mosques and churches provided that worshippers will obey physical-distancing guidelines and wear face masks. International travel, however, will remain shuttered for now, while schools, colleges, kindergartens, public parks, movie theatres and festival activities will also stay closed. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/jordan-takes-major-step-post-coronavirus-normality-200605184050646.html

From 6 June, all domestic tourism destinations are now open at full capacity for locals and expatriates residing in Jordan. http://international.visitjordan.com/MediaCenter/ShowNews/16 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/jordan-takes-major-step-post-coronavirus-normality-200605184050646.html https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348221/jordan-authorities-to-further-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-6-update-22

Despite the rollback in the measures imposed by the Government, Jordan's international borders will remain closed as of 6 June. http://international.visitjordan.com/MediaCenter/ShowNews/16 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/jordan-takes-major-step-post-coronavirus-normality-200605184050646.html https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348221/jordan-authorities-to-further-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-6-update-22

Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz said on 4 June that Jordan is returning to near normality, by reopening hotels and cafes, allowing sporting events without spectators and shortening night curfews. The government in recent weeks relaxed some measures that had throttled the economy, reopening most businesses and factories to avert mass layoffs and bankruptcies. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordan-to-reopen-hotels-cafes-in-further-easing-of-covid-19-lockdown-idUSKBN23B2JI

The Government of Jordan has a dedicated COVID-19 website that includes updated data, illustrations, FAQs, and preventive measures. https://corona.moh.gov.jo/en

As of June 20, just over 1,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and only nine have died. Testing facilities are available across the country. https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2020/06/29/Jordan-s-response-to-coronavirus-Leave-no-one-behind https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2020/05/jordan-researchers-create-a-cheaper-faster-coronavirus-test/

On 27 June, Jordan's Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply granted approval for entertainment and recreation activities within tourist resorts to resume. Amusement parks and arcades will also be allowed to reopen. However, social distancing measures are still in place encouraging individuals to keep 1.5 meters (5 ft) apart and wear gloves and masks in public spaces. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/354986/jordan-authorities-allow-entertainment-activities-in-resorts-to-resume-but-suspend-repatriation-efforts-june-27-update-24

Jordan will halt its reparation flights after a spike in corona virus cases.

Schools still closed and goverment planning to reopen them in September. Source: http://archive.fo/RiLVi

Weddings, conferences and festivals are not permitted. Source: http://archive.fo/lipzo

No changes to stay at home requirements were found.

Commercial flights in and out of Jordan are suspended and all land and sea borders are closed. Some commercial operators have been able, in exceptional cases, to negotiate flights out of Jordan. Source: http://archive.fo/c0Ep2#selection-591.0-591.195

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A coordinated public campaign by the Ministry of Health is being undertaken. This includes the use of the “Sahtak” (your health) application for smartphones, which provides users with the latest information and news related to the COVID-19 disease, in addition to guidelines and warnings pertaining to the Kingdom’s epidemiological status. Source: http://archive.fo/gP6PE

The Ministry of Health has renewed its call on citizens to abide by precautionary measures, mainly wearing face masks and maintaining physical distancing, as well as using the “Aman” (Safety) application, which alerts users if they come into contact with a person infected with the virus. Source: http://archive.fo/6z5xi

International flights were supposed to resume today (5th August 2020), however have been delayed further due to a spike in COVID-19 infections in neighbouring countries including Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. Repatriation flights from the Gulf states will continue to operate. http://archive.fo/osKor

On 5th August 2020, Defence order 11 was reactivated, requiring members of the public to adhere to health and safety guidelines in public spaces. individuals who break the law will have to pay a fine ranging between JD 20 and JD 50. Meanwhile, businesses and staff members could face fines ranging between JD 100 and JD 200, and a two-week temporary closure. Social events including weddings, large gatherings, funerals and banquets which are violating these regulations will be prevented https://en.royanews.tv/news/21714/Defence-Order-11--Emphasis--on-business-owners--responsibility

" Jordan restricts gatherings to 20 people." https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

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