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:
- Algeria Primary School in Amman - a teacher tested positive for COVID-19.
- Prince Hassan Elementary School in Zarqa, four students tested positive for the virus.
- Badr Al-Kubra Secondary School for Girls in Zarqa, a student tested positive for the virus.
- Jaafar Secondary School for Boys in Mazar District - a student tested positive for the virus.
- Hamama Al-Aalimat Primary School in Mafraq - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
- Sahab Secondary School for Boys in Sahab - a student tested positive for the virus.
- Jaffa Primary School in Qweismeh - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
- Dirar Bin Al-Azwar School in Ma'an - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
- Ma'an High School School in Ma'an - a student tested positive for the virus.
- Al-Qusour Secondary School for Girlsin Marka - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
- Savana Secondary School for Girls in Marka - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
- Al-Qadisiyah School for Girls in Marka - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
- Dahiet Prince Hassan School in Marka - a student tested positive for the virus.
- School of Education of Marka District.
- Ali bin Abi Talib Secondary School for Boys in Marka - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
- Zaid bin Al-Khattab School in Amman - a teacher tested positive for the virus.
A total of 14 private schools have moved to distance learning after six students, five teachers and an employee tested positive for coronavirus.