Health Ministry: Nurse infected with corona receiving treatment at Prince Hamzah Hospital

Jordan

Published: 2020-03-20 11:00

Last Updated: 2024-04-17 01:13


Health Ministry: Nurse infected with corona receiving treatment at Prince Hamzah Hospital
Health Ministry: Nurse infected with corona receiving treatment at Prince Hamzah Hospital

The Ministry of Health confirmed yesterday that the nurse infected with coronavirus is receiving treatment at the Prince Hamzah Public Hospital in Amman.

In a statement, the Ministry added that all her relatives underwent medical examinations and they all tested negative for the virus. 

"All medical cadres, patients and family members who had direct contact with the nurse are now in isolation," the statement added.

So far, 69 corona cases were reported in Jordan, including the citizen that recovered.

In a statement issued, the Ministry said that the infected are 50 Jordanians, six French nationals, four Iraqis, three British nationals, two Lebanese, two Argentinian and two from the Philippines.

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