Announcement of the Defense Ordinance number 2 for the year 2020, declared by the Government of Jordan, Friday 20 March, due to the emergency condition and to prevent the spread of epidemics
Anyone who violates the provisions of this defense order shall be subject to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year.
On Tuesday 24 March, the Government will announce the specific times and mechanisms during which citizens and residents (including refugees) in the Kingdom may leave their homes.
Important phone numbers during this period:
For emergency medical cases life-threatening health emergencies, you must call the Civil Defense through their unified emergency hotline number 911, who will provide the best advice.
If you have questions about corona virus or access to related services, you may get in touch with the Ministry of Health through the hotline number 111. Working hours are 24/7.
For assistance in legal issues and detention, please call the UNHCR Detention Line: 0796742200, or ARDD Legal Aid Emergency Line: 0777387221. Both lines’ working hours are 24/7.
At this time, please also take note that the UNHCR Helpline (064008000) will only be operating through its interactive voice response system. We apologize for not being able to answer any calls.
UNHCR Jordan is monitoring the situation and working closely with the Government of Jordan and World Health Organization to take the necessary measures to protect its Persons of Concern.
In order to avoid rumors and fake news, make sure that you receive your information from an official source. Follow UNHCR Jordan on Facebook and Twitter for constant updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this critical time.
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