Jordan further eases restrictions after continued success against virus

Jordan has had relatively few confirmed COVID-19 cases.
A closed souvenir shop in front of the treasury site in the ancient city of Petra is seen empty of tourists after the government closed all tourist facilities in the country amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Jordan June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed - RC2V1H9EE04C
A closed souvenir shop in front of the treasury site in the ancient city of Petra is seen June 3, 2020, in the aftermath of the Jordanian government's closure of all tourist facilities in the country amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus disease. On June 5, tourist sites in Jordan are going to be allowed to reopen. - REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed
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Jordan will further relaxing its virus-related restrictions Saturday.

Several measures are being relaxed, the government announced today. Everyone will again be able to drive their cars, replacing the odd-even license plate system restricting the number of cars on the road each day. Domestic travel will also be also allowed again. Hotels, restaurants and tourist sites can also reopen. Public transportation can operate at 50% capacity, with people over 70 being barred from riding, the Jordan Times newspaper reported.

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