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Jordan closes border with Syria due to virus concerns

The temporary closing of the Jaber border crossing coincides with concerns the coronavirus is spreading in Syria.
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Jordan will close its border with Syria this week following increases in COVID-19 infections in Syria and at the border crossing itself.

The state-funded Al-Mamlaka TV reported today that the Jaber crossing will close on Thursday for one week. The Ministry of Interior made the decision following an increase in the number of coronavirus cases at the center.

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