You are here Home » Local » UNHCR distributes 150,000 masks donated by Korean gov’t for Syrian refugees in Jordan UNHCR distributes 150,000 masks donated by Korean gov’t for Syrian refugees in Jordan By JT - Jul 04,2021 - Last updated at Jul 04,2021 South Korean Ambassador to Jordan Lee Jae-Wan visits a health facility at Azraq camp (Photo courtesy of UNHCR) AMMAN — In support of the continuing measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic in Jordan’s refugee camps, the Republic of Korea has donated some 150,000 N95 face masks to support the COVID-19 response and recovery. While the number of COVID-19 cases in Jordan, including in refugee camps, is stable and low, continued vigilance and adherence to health and safety measures remains essential. Over 20,000 refugees living in refugee camps in Jordan have also already received the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a UNHCR statement.