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Jordan reimposes restrictions on schools, businesses after COVID-19 spike

Places of worship, cafes, restaurants and public markets must close their doors for the next two weeks.
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A spike in coronavirus cases has prompted Jordan to suspend schools and announce a series of nationwide restrictions for two weeks beginning Thursday. 

The government is shuttering places of worship, cafes, restaurants and public markets, and schools will switch to online learning for all but grades 1, 3 and 12.  

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