Jordan's Health Min. resigns after patients die of lack of oxygen

Obaidat, speaking to reporters from Al-Salt Hospital, said he took "moral responsibility" for the passing away of the six persons after oxygen supply was cut off for an hour on the ICU in the hospital.

He said a team from the public prosecution was investigating the matter.

Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh, who told Obaidat to resign, said those responsible would be held accountable.