The Director General of the Jordan University Hospital, Islam Massad, announced Wednesday the suspension of procedures for pre-scheduled surgeries, except those which are classified as emergency surgeries beginning Thursday.

Additionally, Massad said that the hospital will continue its suspension of outpatient clinics until further notice.

March 7, he announced the suspension of operations in the hospital's outpatient clinics for a period of one week.

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Massad said tha these decisions came due to the developments in the COVID-19 situation in the Kingdom, and the surge in coronavirus infections, explaining that the work of outpatient clinics will be suspended apart from dispensing medication.

Massad stressed the continuity of work in the emergency department, and the reception of all emergency cases around the clock, stressing the commitment to the decision to prevent visits to patients who are overcoming illness or are "healing."

He called on citizens to cooperate and abide by the set decisions in order to preserve the safety and health of all.