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Jordan to launch doorstep food deliveries during round-the-clock lockdown

Jordan extends its round-the-clock curfew indefinitely in an effort to combat the novel coronavirus.
The streets of the Jordanian Capital are seen empty during the second day of a nationwide curfew, amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Amman, Jordan March 22, 2020. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed - RC24PF9QMBBD

With supermarkets closed and a nationwide curfew in effect, Jordan will launch a doorstep delivery service to feed its millions of citizens ordered to stay indoors. 

Beginning Tuesday, residents will be delivered basic supplies, such as bread, water and medicine. Municipalities, water companies and large businesses that normally deliver to local businesses will be making the deliveries, said Minister of State for Media Affairs Amjad Adaile. 

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