Jordan: Retina burns after the eclipse

Jordanian Minister of Health Ishaq Maraqa announced that the number of those injured with burns to the retina has increased due to the solar eclipse on last Wednesday. Maraqa said the total number of the injured increased yesterday from 8 to 12 cases.

In a press statement, the Jordanian minister said that 28 cases of light burning the retina were recorded, adding that the total number of those injured the during the solar eclipse amounted to 41 persons.

He added that the total number of those who went to hospitals for medical treatment amounted to 400 persons.