COVID-19: Simultaneous Surveillance Studies and Case Series, Jordan as a Case Study

Abstract

The outbreak of coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has already taken on pandemic proportions and has affected more than 100 countries in recent weeks. It is imperative that global healthcare systems are prepared. Containment initiatives in Jordan, on the other hand, have decreased new cases by over 63%. The Jordanian national health system has been very pleased with its ability to adequately meet the needs of the patients diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, and includes intensive care. From 2 March to 14 April 2020, between 4% and 8% of active infected patients in Jordan registered daily in intensive care. The percentage is very low.

Efficacy of Nationwide Curfew to Encounter Spread of COVID-19: A Case From Jordan

“…Despite the high prevalence rates of chronic diseases in the Jordanian population that put these vulnerable groups at higher risk for catching COVID-19 infection, the preventive measures and precautions taken by the country were effective in decreasing its spread. Among all countries in the Middle East, Jordan is in principle better positioned to respond to the outbreak of COVID-19 ( 11 , 12 ). The effectiveness of the interventions is manifested by having the lowest number of cases in the Middle East and the country started documenting only few cases daily after 3 weeks of initiating the curfew.…”

The Battle Against COVID-19 in Jordan: From Extreme Victory to Extreme Burden

“…Early strict intervention measures showed evidence of containing and suppressing the disease and resulted in a low incidence. Among all countries in the Middle East, Jordan was, in principle, in a better position to fight against the disease ( 7 , 8 ).…”