Amman: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that the type 2 polio virus had crippled Gaza, the first case in the territory in 25 years, citing a 10-month-old infant amid a ravaged conflict. UN agencies are recommending that all infants receive vaccinations right away. While not intrinsically more harmful than types 1 and 3, the type 2 virus (cVDPV2) has been implicated in most recent outbreaks, particularly in regions with low vaccination rates. Organizations from the United Nations have demanded that Israel grant a humanitarian seven-day ceasefire to its ten-month-old conflict so that immunization efforts can continue throughout the region. Source: Jordan News Agency
Above-Average Temperatures to Ease From Thursday
September 8, 2026
Amman: Temperatures will remain slightly above seasonal averages through Wednesday before declining on Thursday, bringing more moderate conditions to the highlands and plains toward the end of the week, according to the Jordan Meteorological Departmen…