Jordan gets back to work as final lockdown restrictions removed

Schools and universities will remain closed but public transport is back to normal as are all workplaces

Members of the medical staff at UNRWA prepare prescription medicines to deliver to Palestinian refugees in their homes at Amman New camp amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus disease. Picture taken April 15, 2020. Reuters

A clothes shop owner wearing a protective faced mask is waiting for customers in Downtown Amman. EPA

Jordan has announced the reopening of shoes and textile stores from 26 April following strict rules. EPA

Jordanians started the holy month fasting in the context of the Covid-19 Coronavirus curfew on 24 April, they are allowed outside their homes only between 8pm and 6pm. EPA

A traditional dress shop keeper reads the Quran, on the second day of Muslim's holly month of Ramadan in Downtown Amman, Jordan. EPA

Two women walk past the deserted Roman Theatre, a landmark usually very crowded with people enjoying a visit of end of the day stroll, in Amman. EPA

Staff member of the UNRWA clinic of Al Wehdat Palestinian Refugee camp walks past a volunteer preparing medication to be delivered to patients. EPA

Some 57,000 registered refugees crowd its 0,48 KM Square and the arrival of the Covid-19 means that UNRWA had to adapt its methods to cater to the refugees needs especially for education and health within the limitations of a semi-curfew regime. EPA

A man flies a kite with the phrase "Stay at home" as part of an initiative launched by Jordan Kuwait Bank to support unemployed individuals and raise awareness against coronavirus disease. Reuters

People attend an Orthodox Easter Mass as the restrictions set to fight the spread of the coronavirus disease, at the Church of Mary of Nazareth in Amman on April 19. REUTERS

A Christian family observes Orthodox Easter Mass at home, watching television, as the restrictions are set to fight the spread of the coronavirus disease. Reuters

Abdullah from Sudan wears a face protective mask and protective gloves as he milks a camel in Amman. EPA

Abdullah from Sudan wearing a face protective mask and gloves accompanies camels in Amman. EPA

Palestinian refugees wait in front of the Al Wehdat camp health centre to register their names to get medication amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus disease. Reuters

Palestinian refugees wait in front of the Al Wehdat camp health centre to register their names to get medication amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus disease. Reuters

A staff member prepares to join his colleagues inside a Covid-19 triage tent at Al Bashir hospital in Amman. EPA

Jordan has lifted all restrictions on economic activity in the latest easing of coronavirus lockdown rules to help jump-start the economy.

The Kingdom announced on Sunday evening that the final restrictions on work were removed after it has been gradually allowed businesses back to work for the past two weeks but with lower staffing levels and strict social distancing and hygiene guidelines.

Industry and Trade Minister Tariq Hammouri said businesses and industries would now be able to resume production.

Public transport will be allowed to return to full normal service with safety guidelines following the outbreak, but universities and schools will remain closed and a night curfew will continue.

Jordan has reported 460 confirmed coronavirus cases and nine deaths but says it has now contained the outbreak.

The government of Prime Minister Omar Al Razzaz won widespread praise for quick moves to curb the spread of the coronavirus.