2020

Coronavirus Disease
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to
moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.

Most common symptoms:

 fever
 dry cough
 tiredness

Less common symptoms:

o aches and pains
o sore throat
o diarrhoea
o conjunctivitis
o headache
o loss of taste or smell
o a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes

Serious symptoms:
1. difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
2. chest pain or pressure
3. loss of speech or movement

Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your
doctor or health facility.

People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home.
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show,
however it can take up to 14 days.

Total cases Recovered Deaths

Jordan 38,937 7,006 380

Worldwide 40.3M 27.6M 1.12M
Table 1: 10/20/2020

HOW IT SPREADS
 Direct transmission through droplets from the patient when coughing or sneezing.

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 Direct transmission (touching surfaces and devices contaminated with the secretions of the patient, and then

touching the mouth, nose or eye).

 Direct contact with corona virus patients

Preventative Measurements

 Wash hands with soap and water frequently for 20 seconds at least.

 Avoid hand shaking and kissing at meetings.

 Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.

 Dispose of used wipes safely.

 Avoid direct contact with any suspected or confirmed case.

 Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth after touching the surfaces.

 Eat healthy foods rich in vitamin C to strengthen the immune system.

 Avoid using the same cup or bowl for more than one person.

In Jordan, AMAN App has been developed for Jordan’s Ministry of Health (MoH) by COVID-19 JOTECH
Community, a group of tech-savvy volunteers. AMAN is a privacy-conscious, exposure detection App. It
helps keep the community and Jordan safe from coronavirus. Everyone has a role to play! By
downloading AMAN you are keeping yourself, your family, your community and Jordan safe and healthy!