Head of the Epidemiological Monitoring Department and Head of the epidemiological inspection teams in Irbid, Ali Al-Zetawi, has confirmed today that 64 persons, who had direct contact with an infected truck driver have tested negative for coronavirus.

In a statement, Zetawi pointed out that the epidemiological inspection teams work on testing more people in the governorate.

He noted that the teams collected 70 swabs yesterday from medical and technical staff working at health centers who have contact with patients. 

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