Health Ministry official warns of COVID third wave

Adel Balbesi
The Health Ministry’s secretary general for epidemiological affairs, Adel Balbesi. (Photo: Jordan News)
AMMAN — Jordan’s rank in COVID-19 cases per capita globally has dropped to 35, the Health Ministry’s secretary general for epidemiological affairs, Adel Balbesi, said on Monday, reassuring the public that the second wave has come to an end. However, Balbesi indicated that a third wave might be on the horizon for Jordan, which raises concerns regarding the absence of precautionary measures among citizens, especially during the past two weeks. Vaccines must be made available in larger amounts to match the huge turnout from citizens, he added, calling for commitment to social distancing and masks.  Read more National News   (window.globalAmlAds = window.globalAmlAds || []).push('admixer_async_509089081')   (window.globalAmlAds = window.globalAmlAds || []).push('admixer_async_552628228') Read More Hakouz, Dabbas, Omari, and Bataineh Appointed as Assistants in Public Security … Maaytah Named Inspector General Jordan's Ministry of Health Launches National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Health Sector Investigations: Banned Muslim Brotherhood Collected Over 30 Million Dinars Illegally
AMMAN — Jordan’s rank in COVID-19 cases per capita globally has dropped to 35, the Health Ministry’s secretary general for epidemiological affairs, Adel Balbesi, said on Monday, reassuring the public that the second wave has come to an end.
 


However, Balbesi indicated that a third wave might be on the horizon for Jordan, which raises concerns regarding the absence of precautionary measures among citizens, especially during the past two weeks.

Vaccines must be made available in larger amounts to match the huge turnout from citizens, he added, calling for commitment to social distancing and masks. 

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