No new coronavirus cases were recorded in Jordan today, the Minister of Health, Saad Jaber, has announced.

"However, four truck drivers were found infected with the virus at the Jordanian borders, including three Jordanians and an Arab national," the Minister said, explaining that the total number of cases reported in the Kingdom rises to 461.

During a press briefing at the National Center for Security and Crisis Management, the Minister stated that three recovery cases were reported today in the Kingdom.

"Over 87,600 random tests have been conducted since the beginning of the crisis," Jaber confirmed.

The Minister added, "many people wonder why there are still restrictions in place. Lifting restrictions and re-opening the country soon can have grave consequences, referring to Arab and Muslim countries whose COVID-19 caseloads have soared following their decision to lift restrictions too soon."

"COVID-19 is highly dangerous, which demands constant vigilance and precautionary measures at the borders to ensure the safety of people. We have accomplished many achievements that we do not want to lose due to social or other pressures," he noted.

A summary of the coronavirus cases in Jordan:

-Total cases: 465
-Cases confirmed today: 0
-Recovered: 373
-Deaths: 9
-Active cases: 64