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#JordanElections2020: 52k workers at polling stations + 18k volunteers. Hope they all stay safe. They're being unnecessarily put in harm's way as #COVID19 infections & deaths rise under a strained health system. For what? A rubber stamp parliament? https://www.ammonnews.net/article/575737
A 4-day lockdown is set to take place after polls close on Tuesday night, which one would assume is an indication that the State is aware of just how high risk this "electoral wedding" is about to cost. This caricature sums up the situation. 
https://twitter.com/rafatlkhateeb/status/1325900339644686337
https://twitter.com/rafatlkhateeb/status/1325900339644686337
Despite a significant clampdown on gatherings during elections, this video shows gatherings, shootings & camels slaughtered at the electoral HQ of a candidate in Ma'aan, say police. So at least some of the superspreader events are being documented. https://www.ammonnews.net/article/575749
https://www.ammonnews.net/article/575749
Jordanians must learn to adapt to the #COVID19 pandemic until a treatment or vaccine is available, or the virus "dries up and dies", said Independent Election Commission Head Khaled Kalaldeh when asked why the #JordanElections were not postponed. https://en.royanews.tv/news/23332/2020-11-08
Ammon is reporting several cases of people infected with #COVID19 coming to polling stations to vote, with authorities saying they will be legally prosecuted for (exercising their constitutional right to vote?) defying #DefenceOrder8.
#JordanElections https://www.ammonnews.net/article/575864
#JordanElections https://www.ammonnews.net/article/575864
As of 5pm, voter turnout in #JordanElections is at 21,57% with polls closing in less than 2hrs. Meanwhile, 91 deaths and 5,996 #COVID19 cases have just been announced. A record high for #Jordan.
https://en.royanews.tv/news/23397/2020-11-10
https://en.royanews.tv/news/23397/2020-11-10
Also in my thoughts are these 53,000 security forces deployed to ensure the safety of the voting process in #Jordan. I hope they too stay safe during this election. It's a difficult job made more hazardous during a pandemic. https://en.royanews.tv/news/23360/2020-11-09
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health for Epidemiology Affairs Dr. Wael Hayajneh says #COVID19 symptoms as a result of anyone infected during today's election, should start showing after one week. Advises people to adhere to the health rules. https://www.khaberni.com/news/%D8%A5%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B8%D9%87%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B9-382271
In Madaba: some #COVID19-infected voters were flagged electronically on entering polling stations while others voted. Relying on registered cases dataset unlikely to reflect reality of holding elections in mid-wave & a health care system on the brink. https://twitter.com/AlMamlakaTV/status/1326199279787118595
#Jordan's govt. congratulates itself before the polls close on being able to carry out elections during a pandemic. The ability to hold an election during #COVID19 is one thing; the ability to hold an election that protects the public's health is another. https://www.khaberni.com/news/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A3%D8%AB%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%A7-%D9%82%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A5%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA-382279
Voting across #Jordan has been extended another two hours, with turnout last reported at 27%. Last minute voters reportedly overcrowd polling stations in Karak and Zarqa. https://www.ammonnews.net/article/575880
Video shows supporters of a candidate in Al-Ramtha crowding outside a polling station. #covid19 https://twitter.com/alurdunyya/status/1326215810151555072
So #Jordan's 10pm scheduled post-election lockdown gets pushed to 11pm as the 7pm voting deadline gets extended to 9pm to accomodate for low turnout. This has not at all confused anyone or impacted anything. #covid19 https://www.ammonnews.net/article/575892
