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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.
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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.

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