The government two weeks ago relaxed a tight curfew AMMAN: Jordan announced Wednesday a 48-hour sweeping nationwide curfew that would start from Thursday midnight, in a stepped-up bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus, a government spokesman said. The government relaxed a tight curfew two weeks ago, which allowed people to go on foot during day time to buy groceries to ease daily life for the nearly 10 million inhabitants. Last Thursday, the government imposed a 24-hour curfew to allow medical staff unimpeded entry to areas they suspect the virus is spreading in, a move which brought public life to a complete standstill. Also on Wednesday, the government said the virus crisis would have a "deep negative impact" on the country"s economy. Jordan has 358 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and has seen six deaths and 150 recoveries. (With Reuters)