Jordan: Authorities impose weekend curfew from 2200 Thursdays through 0600 Saturdays beginning Feb. 25, extend nightly curfew to 2200-0600 /update 62

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Authorities in Jordan have imposed a nationwide weekend curfew from 2200 on Thursdays through 0600 on Saturdays beginning Feb. 25 until further notice as part of the country’s efforts to combat an increase in COVID-19 cases. Residents are required to stay in their homes and limit nonessential movement during curfew hours. Furthermore, authorities have extended the existing nationwide nightly curfew for individuals by two hours to 2200-0600 until further notice; the curfew was previously in effect between the hours of 0001-0600. Businesses are permitted to operate from 0600-2100.

A number of restrictions on international travel also remain in force. The Al-Mudawara, King Hussein Bridge, and Sheikh Hussein Bridge border crossings are open. Travelers who wish to transit the land border crossings must complete a Travel Declaration Form, where they will be required to submit personal information and obtain a QR code. Travelers must also provide negative results from a COVID-19 test taken within five days prior to their travel date; a second COVID-19 test will be administered at the border crossing. Instructions for self-quarantine will vary according to the traveler's country of origin. Only between 100-150 travelers per day will be allowed to transit at each of the crossings. The Omari border crossing will continue receiving cargo shipments and diplomatic missions. The Nasib-Jaber border crossing with Syria is open to trade.

International commercial flights are operating at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). All travelers entering Jordan must download the AMAN COVID-19 tracking application and complete a Travel Declaration Form, where they will be required to submit personal information and obtain a QR code. Travelers must present proof of having tested negative for COVID-19 using a test taken no more than five days before their scheduled flight. Travelers are required to test again at their own expense upon arrival in Jordan. Institutional quarantine is no longer required for arriving passengers; however, all travelers must quarantine at their residence for seven days. Authorities will conduct another COVID-19 test on the seventh day of home quarantine at the individual's expense. International travelers are required to have valid health insurance for the duration of their visit. The suspension of flights between Jordan and the UK, which applies to direct and indirect flights, will continue until further notice.

Authorities have extended exemptions for foreign workers wishing to leave the country until May 31. The exemptions include waiving residence and work permit fees to allow foreign workers and their families to leave Jordan due to the limited employment opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to extend the deadline was due to travel restrictions and other difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have prevented workers from benefitting from the measure.

Domestically, nonessential travel between governorates is permitted. Hotels, restaurants, and tourist sites nationwide are operating. Public transportation is operating at reduced capacity. Across the country, residents must wear face coverings and gloves while in public places; violators may be subject to fines. Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.