Jordan to imprison, fine people who hold large gatherings
The Hashemite Kingdom is in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak after earlier success fighting the virus.
The Jordanian government says it will imprison or fine anyone holding large gatherings as the country contends with a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Jordan issued a defense order stipulating that people cannot hold weddings, mourning rituals or any event with more than 20 people, the state-owned Jordan Times reported Thursday. For gatherings under 20 people, attendees must socially distance, wear masks and refrain from shaking hands, among other measures.
