A total of 30 schools in Jordan have switched to distance learning —  for first, second, third and twelfth graders, starting Sunday, announced the Ministry of Education.

The decision involves 16 public schools and 14 private schools. This came after COVID-19 cases were recorded among students or teachers at these schools.

The public schools are: 

1. Algeria Primary School in Amman - a teacher tested positive for COVID-19.
2. Prince Hassan Elementary School in Zarqa, four students tested positive for the virus.
3. Badr Al-Kubra Secondary School for Girls in Zarqa, a student tested positive for the virus.
4. Jaafar Secondary School for Boys in Mazar District - a student tested positive for the virus.
5. Hamama Al-Aalimat Primary School in Mafraq - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
6. Sahab Secondary School for Boys in Sahab - a student tested positive for the virus.
7. Jaffa Primary School in Qweismeh - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
8. Dirar Bin Al-Azwar School in Ma'an - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
9. Ma'an High School School in Ma'an - a student tested positive for the virus.
10. Al-Qusour Secondary School for Girlsin Marka - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
11. Savana Secondary School for Girls in Marka - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
12. Al-Qadisiyah School for Girls in Marka - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
13. Dahiet Prince Hassan School in Marka -  a student tested positive for the virus.
14. School of Education of Marka District.
15. Ali bin Abi Talib Secondary School for Boys in Marka - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
16. Zaid bin Al-Khattab School in Amman - a teacher tested positive for the virus.