Royal Jordanian Airlines Asks for A $282 Million COVID Bailout
Simple Flying Royal Jordanian Airlines is seeking government aid after having been hit hard by travel restrictions in the wake of the pandemic. Article
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COVID-19 and the Social Construction of Reality in Jordan
Comparative Sociology This article studies Jordan’s experience with the pandemic to advance the argument that the social construction of reality sometimes requires coercive intervention. Journal Article
Read MoreFactors Associated with the Unwillingness of Jordanians, Palestinians and Syrians to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases Analyzing a survey carried out in Jordan, the West Bank, and Syria, this article reports that two-thirds of respondents were “unwilling or hesitant” to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Journal Article
Read MoreJordan Economic Monitor, Fall 2021: En Route to Recovery
World Bank This World Bank report takes note of Jordan’s economic recovery after the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic but warns of economic and international factors that will continue challenging the country’s recovery efforts. Report
Read MorePregnancy Outcomes during the Jordanian COVID-19 National Lockdown
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Based on a study conducted in Jordan, this article finds that during the COVID-19 lockdown period, the number of infants born with extremely low birth weight decreased significantly. Journal Article
Read More2021 Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Women in Jordan
United Nations This UN-Women report assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UN Women Oasis Centre beneficiaries with respect to economic status, safety and access to health services, and other factors. Report
Read More2021 Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Women in Jordan [Arabic]
United Nations This UN-Women report assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UN Women Oasis Centre beneficiaries with respect to economic status, safety and access to health services, and other factors. Report
Read MorePrevalence of COVID-19 Among Blood Donors
Medicine This article evaluates the prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies at a blood banking facility in Jordan and describes some characteristics of those that test positive. Journal Article
Read MoreJordan’s Public Policy Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: Insight and Policy Analysis
Public Organization Review This article employs an interpretive policy approach to understand the Jordanian government’s response to the pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreReported COVID-19 Vaccines Side Effects Among Jordanian Population: a Cross Sectional Study
Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics Based on a survey study conducted in Jordan, this paper describes the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines, namely AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Sinopharm. Journal Article
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