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Jordan Records Highest Daily Spike In COVID-19 Cases

Muslims take part in Friday prayers at Al Husseini Mosque, amid fears over rising numbers of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, in Amman, Jordan October 30, 2020.Image Credit: Reuters
Muslims take part in Friday prayers at Al Husseini Mosque, amid fears over rising numbers of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, in Amman, Jordan October 30, 2020.Image Credit: Reuters
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Jordan Records Highest Daily Spike In COVID-19 Cases

Muslims take part in Friday prayers at Al Husseini Mosque, amid fears over rising numbers of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, in Amman, Jordan October 30, 2020.Image Credit: Reuters
Muslims take part in Friday prayers at Al Husseini Mosque, amid fears over rising numbers of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, in Amman, Jordan October 30, 2020.Image Credit: Reuters

Jordan on Monday recorded 5,877 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily spike in the country so far, raising the tally to 81,743.

Up to 3,361 cases were reported in Amman, 623 in Irbid, and 884 in Zarqa. The remaining cases were distributed in other provinces.

Meanwhile, the death toll from the virus climbed to 913 as 47 more fatalities were announced on Monday.

A total of 33,846 PCR tests have been conducted, which is a dramatic increase in daily tests throughout the kingdom.

Last Saturday, the virus claimed the lives of nine doctors, pushing medical professionals to demand a guarantee for their safety, given that they are in direct contact with a big number of infections daily.

For its part, the Jordanian Doctors Syndicate complained against the shortage of cadres in hospital dedicated to treat COVID-19 patients. This caused exhaustion among the health sector staff and widespread infections among doctors and nurses.

Some Jordanian doctors created groups on social media networks to give a glance of the challenges they are facing.

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Al-Mashhadani Emphasizes Strengthening Iraqi-Saudi Relations

Al-Mashhadani during his meeting with the Saudi Ambassador in Baghdad (Iraqi Parliament)
Al-Mashhadani during his meeting with the Saudi Ambassador in Baghdad (Iraqi Parliament)
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Al-Mashhadani Emphasizes Strengthening Iraqi-Saudi Relations

Al-Mashhadani during his meeting with the Saudi Ambassador in Baghdad (Iraqi Parliament)
Al-Mashhadani during his meeting with the Saudi Ambassador in Baghdad (Iraqi Parliament)

Iraqi Parliament Speaker Dr. Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani has called for prioritizing stronger ties with Saudi Arabia, citing shared regional interests and the potential for positive outcomes.
During a meeting with Saudi Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Shammari, Al-Mashhadani highlighted the importance of Iraqi-Saudi cooperation, particularly in addressing regional challenges. The meeting explored ways to enhance bilateral relations in economic and political spheres while discussing major Arab issues, including the Gaza war, Lebanon’s instability, and changes in Syria.
This comes after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last week in AlUla to address the challenges of the Syrian crisis, regional security, and stability. The summit focused on aligning efforts to tackle broader geopolitical issues and fostering cooperation.
As part of Iraq’s deepening engagement with Gulf countries, Baghdad recently signed numerous agreements with Saudi Arabia through the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council. Additionally, Iraq signed two memoranda of understanding with Oman, covering political consultations, economic collaboration, and transportation.
Sudani also received Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who delivered an invitation from Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to visit Oman. Discussions emphasized on enhancing bilateral economic and trade ties, particularly in oil derivatives. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of stability in Syria and the need to preserve its sovereignty and diversity while supporting its people.
In a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart, Albusaidi underscored the strong cultural and fraternal ties between Iraq and Oman. He noted opportunities for collaboration in tourism, energy, trade, and finance, while underlining his country’s commitment to participate in the Baghdad International Trade Fair in February 2024.
For his part, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein highlighted efforts to abolish visa requirements between Iraq and Oman, expressed hope for inclusive political progress in Syria, and pointed to Iraq’s commitment to further agreements that strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors.