King Abdullah of Jordan said on Sunday that the country was handling outbreaks of COVID-19 and making moves to boost the economy.<\/p>\n
We have successfully dealt with the coronavirus, which today is under control in Jordan, he said in a meeting with Jordanian figures, according to AFP.<\/p>\n
The king said in a statement that the focus is now on addressing poverty and unemployment brought on by the global pandemic. He added that Jordan would become even stronger after overcoming the coronavirus.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Jordans Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz said on Sunday that the government was also going to crack down on tax evasion.<\/p>\n
Protecting public money and fighting corruption is a national duty, Razzaz said in a national TV speech, reported Reuters.<\/p>\n
As such, the government froze the assets of dozens of companies and businessmen for allegedly evading paying taxes.<\/p>\n
It is now trying to recoup such sums after a virus-related lockdown that led to the biggest economic downturn in Jordan 20 years and drastically cut state revenues, the report said.<\/p>\n
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