Jordan’s health minister steps down

Jordan’s health minister steps down

Jordan state media reported that he resigned after the death of at least six patients at a hospital near the capital Amman due to a shortage in oxygen supply.

Jordan’s health minister reported that the Jordanian health minister stepped in after a death of at least six patients at a hospital near the capital Amman on Saturday due to a shortage in oxygen supply, Jordan state media reported.

Jordanian Prime Minister Beshar al-Khasawne ordered an investigation into the incident at a government hospital in the city of Salt, 20 km (13 mi) north of Amman, and asked Health Minister Nathir Obaidat to resign, according to reports. Al-Rai newspaper, a government mouthpiece, confirmed that Mr. Obidat had resigned.

Jordan, home to 10 million people, has struggled with increasing coronovirus infections and deaths, and safe vaccines.

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