The Minister of Interior Samir al-Mubaidin Tuesday said those who break home quarantine must be found and placed in one of the field hospitals for the remainder of the quarantine period at their own expense. After the isolation period is over, the case will be referred to court for the appropriate legal action to be taken, based on the provisions of Defense Order No. Eight.

Those who do not comply could face imprisonment for up to three years and/or a fine of JOD 3,000. He instructed local authorities to conduct random inspections to ensure people are complying with self-isolation measures. He pointed out that non-compliance with home quarantine procedures is considered a violation of defense orders, which is a crime.

Mubaidin called on local authorities to strengthen their field inspection campaigns in stores and establishments, in an effort to ensure compliance with preventive measures. He said a list of the names of people and establishment that were caught for defense law violations will be shared to be published by the media.

Mubaidin chaired this meeting for administrative governors, leaders of the security services, and a number of officials in Amman.

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