schools close for a day following uptick in Shigella infections

AMMAN — Following an uptick in Shigella infections, spokesman for the Ministry of Education Ahmed Al-Masa’fa stated Sunday that schools in Jubbah in Jerash and Khirbet Al-Wahadna in Ajloun will only close for a day unless otherwise specified. According to Al-Ghad news, the Ministry of Education issued the decision to close and decontaminate the schools as a precaution. Read more National news   (window.globalAmlAds = window.globalAmlAds || []).push('admixer_async_509089081')   (window.globalAmlAds = window.globalAmlAds || []).push('admixer_async_552628228') Read More JPA: Labor Day marks milestone for reform, dignity Jordan calls Security Council to force Israel to open crossings, allow aid into Gaza Jordan expresses concern over India, Pakistan tension