Jordan king at G20 conference; curfew fines imposed

Jordan's King Abdullah II participated in the G20 2020 Extraordinary Virtual Leader's Summit Thursday, according to a Royal Court statement. Meanwhile, the Jordanian government on Thursday imposed stricter penalties for anyone who violates the curfew which has been in force since Saturday to fight the new coronavirus.

Prime Minister Omar Razzaz said that financial fines will be imposed on people who violate the shopping timing between 10:00am (8:00GMT)-18:00pm (16:00GMT).

Fines will be between 100 Jordanian dollars (141 US dollars)- 500 Jordanian dollars (705 US dollars)

Stricter punishment will be imposed on people who repeat the violation of curfew, which can reach to one year in prison.

The government allowed on Wednesday people aged between 16-60-year-old to purchase their basic foodstuffs between 10:00am until 18:00pm.

Health Minister, Saad Jaber, said 40 new coronavirus cases were reported on Thursday, increasing the total number of infections to 212.

Two Jordanians recovered and no deaths were reported.