Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - The Ministry of Health announced 1276 new Covid-19 cases, including 1274 local infections, were recorded in the Kingdom on Thursday, bringing the caseload since the start of the pandemic to 13101.

Of the new local cases, 538 infections were registered in the capital Governorate of Amman, 534 in Zarqa, 119 in Balqa, 24 in Irbid, 23 in Jerash, 11 in Madaba, 3 in Karak, 7 in Mafraq, 5 in Aqaba, 5 in Ma'an, and 5 in Ajloun, according to the media statement issued by the Prime Ministry and the Ministry of Health.

Two imported cases were also recorded among arrivals coming from abroad, the joint statement said.

Meanwhile, 8 virus-related fatalities were recorded, bringing the death toll to 69, added the statement.

The statement also noted 126 patients have recovered- 19 in Prince Hamzah Hospital, 91 cases in the Dead Sea isolation area, and 16 in accredited private hospitals.

Moreover, 17,806 lab tests were administered, bringing the cumulative number conducted since the start of the pandemic until now to 12,38628, added the statement.

Amid the continued surge in local cases, the Ministry called on the public to adhere to defense orders, follow safety and prevention standards, wear face masks, shun gatherings exceeding 20 people, and use the "Aman" and "Your Health-Sehatek" apps, aimed to trace contacts, curb the outbreak and provide virus-related information.