Active coronavirus cases in Jordan rise to 137

Jordan

Published: 2020-04-18 20:22

Last Updated: 2024-04-18 22:29


Active coronavirus cases in Jordan rise to 137
Active coronavirus cases in Jordan rise to 137

Six new coronavirus cases were confirmed today, bringing the total number of cases to 413, including people who recovered, the Minister of Health, Saad Jaber, has announced.

During a press briefing at the National Center for Security and Crisis Management, the Minister said that the infected are four truck drivers, one of which is Egyptian and the other is Pakistani. In addition, a case was discovered during the randoms tests conducted today and a two and a half years old baby girl has contracted the virus from her infected parents.  

"Four recovery cases were reported today," Jaber confirmed, adding that 1,836 tests have been conducted.

A summary of the coronavirus cases in Jordan:

-Total cases: 413
-Cases confirmed today: 6
-Recovered: 269
-Deaths: 7
-Active cases: 137