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Citizens who leave their houses in these conditions endanger themselves and others: PSD

AFAQ NEWS  Police on Wednesday called, once again, on citizens not to leave their houses, execpt for emergncies, due to the current weather conditions, as of snow is heavily falling. The Public Security Directorate (PSD) spokesperson said despite the continous warnings issued since the start of the snowfall, the PSD is still receiving calls and …

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Command and Control Center received 41,000 calls since morning: PSD

AFAQ NEWS The 911 Command and Control Center said it has received 41,000 calls since this morning, resulting in issuing 28,000 reports. The Public Security Directorate (PSD) spokesperson said that all reports were dealt with and transferred to the competent authorities, in addition to answering inquiries the PSD had received either through calls, WhatsApp messages …

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UK authorities fear 1.7 million Brits vulnerable to COVID-19

AFAQ NEWS The UK health authorities, Tuesday, said that up to 1.7 million people are among the most vulnerable to the highly contagious COVID-19 due to old age and chronic diseases. The UK government said that the most vulnerable groups to the respiratory disease will be prioritized to receive the vaccine.

Supreme Commander directed to increase number of housing loans beneficiaries: Army chief

AFAQ NEWS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Hneiti said Monday that a committee formed in line with Royal directives, chaired by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF)-Arab Army,to provide support for retired servicemen and veterans. Hneiti gave his remarks …

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Gov’t discusses epidemiological situation in light of Covid-19 infections hike

AFAQ NEWS  A Cabinet session, chaired by Prime Minister, Bisher Khasawneh, on Sunday discussed developments of the epidemiological situation in light of Coronavirus (Covid-19) infections and positive tests rates hike during the past few days. During the session, the Prime Minister said oversight on adherence to preventive and public safety measures for individuals and businesses, …

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2046 citizens receive anti-Coronavirus vaccine in Madaba

AFAQ NEWS 2046 citizens in Madaba Governorate, southwest Amman, received the anti-Coronavirus vaccine in its first and second stages reached since the launch of the vaccination, a health official announced Sunday. Assistant Director of Health Care Affairs in Madaba, Mustafa Atrash, told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the turnout rate for the vaccine in …

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Jordan PM heads committee on COVID-19

AFAQ NEWS The Higher Framework Committee on the Ramifications of COVID-19, Saturday, convened for a discussion on the available options to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Jordan Prime Minister, Bisher Khaswaneh, who chaired the meeting, directed the authorities to increase inspection visits on institutions and shops and to adopt stricter penalties against violators. The Committee was …

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Biden launches review of Guantanamo prison, aims to close it before leaving office

AFAQ NEWS  U.S. President Joe Biden’s aides have launched a formal review of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, reviving the Obama-era goal of closing the controversial facility with the aim of doing so before he leaves office, the White House said on Friday. Asked whether Biden would shut the high-security prison …

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