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Raqqa: One of these NGOs is also working to activate an isolation facility in Ein Issa  ( 20 beds; 13 for moderate severe and 7 for ICU ) . Over the past week the NGO supported isolation ward in Tabqa National Hospital  ( TNH )  is now partially operational and has received at least three patients to date. There are currently 6 beds available for moderate severe cases and 4 ICU beds available for critical cases
Over the past week 2 NGO supported ICU beds have been activated in Menbij, with further capacity to be established in the coming days and weeks.
[ 17th September  ]  crossing point is reported as currently open to commercial and humanitarian cargo, however delays of up to 15 days have been reported of several cross line humanitarian deliveries dispatched to Qamishli as a result of administrative processes introduced by the local authorities. Medical cases and students are also reported allowed to cross with a 14 day quarantine on arrival.
Aleppo : In Kobane, it is understood that two centres  ( one in a school )  with a combined 132 beds can be activated immediately while ongoing improvements are made. In addition, it is hoped that an NGO supported centre with 22 beds  ( 14 moderate severe and 8 ICU )  will be activated in the coming days, pending receipt of equipmen
[ 17th September , Overall Syria ]  All border crossing points remain closed as a precautionary measure. Humanitarian personnel and medical cases are reportedly exempt. While earlier reports indicated mandatory quarantine periods for humanitarian personnel, subsequent reports indicate this is no longer the case or not applied in practice.
[ 17th September  ]  Since the last report, further repatriation flights landed in Damascus, including from Khartoum  ( 239 ) , Kuwait  ( 257 ) , Baghdad  ( 203 )  and Cairo  ( 239 ) ; to date, approximately 4,812 nationals have been repatriated. In recent weeks, a reported 2,000 Syrian nationals residing in Lebanon have also reportedly returned through land crossings, mainly Maasna border point.
[ 5 Nov 2020 ]   [ NWS ]  New cases: 328 | Total cases: 7828 | New tests: 934 | Total tests: 31953| New recoveries: 45 | Total recoveries: 2882 | Total active cases: 4796 | New deaths: 0 | Total deaths: 42
[ 29th September 2020, Overall Syria ]  In a statement to SANA, the ministry indicated that the infection toll of coronavirus cases that were registered in the country reached at 4148 cases, of which 1088 ones have recovered while 197 others have passed away.
[ 13 January 2021, Syria ]  The Syrian economy has suffered significantly since the onset of conflict in 2011. Gross domestic product in 2020 sits at just one third of its pre conflict level in 2010, while both internal and external economic shocks have further undermined domestic trade, financial markets and export markets.
[ 13 January 2021, Syria ]  Externally, economic sanctions imposed on the country by the EU and USA have decimated the export market and foreign investment opportunities, while the neighboring financial crisis in Lebanon has strangled financial systems dependent on the Lebanese banking and financial sectors.
Some consequences of violence identified were shame and stigma, psychosocial distress, health problems, loss of childhood, and fear. The increase in reported suicides and suicide attempts by GBV survivors is also an alarming emerging trend. As in previous years, women and girls noted the fear of sexual violence as a concern contributing to psychosocial distress and a further limitation of their movements, which is already restricted by parents, husbands and family members who harbour the same concerns.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] Though, the lowest level of inadequate food consumption was in As Sweida  ( 32 percent ) , the governorate recorded the greatest increase in poor and borderline food consumption rate  ( up by 40 percent )  compared to August 2020
[ 13 January 2021, Syria ]  The global outbreak of COVID 19 has significantly decreased prospects for economic growth as the secondary impact of preventative measures of lockdown, curfews and movement restrictions have further limited internal economic activity and trade.
[ 14th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  The ministry added in a statement that the total number of coronavirus infections registered in the country till now has reached at 4883, out of which 1389 ones have recovered while 234 others have passed away.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] However, 13 percent of surveyed households in Homs reported not to have access to healthcare facilities, which is almost double the recoded level in August 2020
[ 29th September 2020, Overall Syria ]  Health ministry announced on Tuesday that 46 new coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, adding that 14 ones have recovered, while 3 others have passed away.
[ 2020, Whole of Syria, 2020 GBV Snapshot ]  The COVID 19 pandemic has resulted in greater risks of GBV  ( especially in the home )  and negative coping mechanisms, especially like sexual exploitation and child marriage. The main affected population groups were women and girls  ( especially if they are widowed, divorced and/or displaced. GBV occurred in almost every space. Gender based violence led to psychological distress, depression, shame, social stigma, family rejection, homelessness, and physical health issues. The coping mechanisms they resorted to are silence, choosing no to disclose their experience, using available protection services, seeking family and community support, raising awareness, running away, changing their attire and restricting their own movement, searching for employment, and seeking formal or informal education opportunities.
[ 6th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  In a statement to SANA , the ministry indicated that the toll of coronavirus infections registered in the country till now has reached at 4457, out of which 1183 ones have recovered while 2 others have passed away.
[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Syria ]  A total of 1,385 additional suspected cases were referred to the CCTCs and the referral hospitals from other health facilities inside NWS through the COVID 19 referral system.
[ 13 January 2021, Syria ]  While not the sole cause, this was largely triggered by the financial crisis in neighboring Lebanon, which essentially froze an estimated $30 billion worth of Syrian owned financial assets in Lebanese financial institutions.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] mVAM September data revealed that one out of four households has inadequate food consumption in Hama, Lattakia and Rural Damascus
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ]  At the governorate level, in September 2020, the average proportion of households with inadequate food consumption was highest in Aleppo  ( 57 percent ) , with a 24 percent increase comparing with August 2020
[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Syria ]  To enhance capacity at PoEs, the NES COVID 19 TF has prepared surveillance SoPs to guide screening at PoEs  ( both primary temperature screening and secondary screening for symptoms )  which should be carried out by medical personnel. Additionally, a brochure containing general information on COVID 19, guidance on self quarantine and information on what to do if symptoms develop  ( this includes phone numbers to contact the helpline )  has been prepared for all arrivals to NES and shared through information points established at PoEs.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] A three fold increase in the proportion of surveyed households reporting poor food consumption has been recorded across Syria since May 2020, reaching 18 percent in September, which was still higher by five percentage points compared to August 2020
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] At the governorate level, the share of households with poor food consumption was highest in Aleppo  ( 26 percent ) , with almost double the level recorded in August 2020, followed by Deir ez Zor  ( 22 percent )  and Lattakia  ( 20 percent )
[ March 2021, GoS ]  In the GoS region, POPULATION AT HIGH RISK TO COVID was found to be highest in Damascus sub district in Damascus governorate with 1,829,792 at high risk to COVID 19 followed by Jebel Saman sub district of Aleppo governorate with 1,637,807 and Lattakia Sub district of Lattakia Governorate with 927,890 individuals at risk.
[ 13 January 2021, Syria ]  According to the World Food Program  ( WFP ) , the economic limitations imposed by COVID 19 restrictions led to a 9.5% increase in the price of a basic food basket in March, 16% in April, and 11% in May.
[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Syria ] To date, there have been 439 confirmed cases among HCWs in NES. As of 30 September, according to information shared by 11 NGOs, eight health facilities were fully closed  ( including two mobile clinics ) : one in Ar Raqqa, two Deir EzZor and four in Al Hasakeh. A further three health facilities  ( one in Ar Raqqa, one in Al Hasakeh and one in Deir Ez Zor )  are partially operational, having scaled back services to a bare minimum in the face of COVID 19 related disruptions.
[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Syria ]  There continues to remain significant gaps in screening capacity at PoEs. Recent advocacy with the local health authorities  ( LHAs )  has focused on stopping all use of rapid diagnostic tests  ( RDTs )  for screening new arrivals. Instead, current efforts are focused on ensuring that temperature screening and routine clinical assessments are conducted for all new arrivals. A recent mission to Tabqa found that of 6,000 people arriving in NES from GoS areas during one week in September, no individuals were found to have a temperature. This suggests that temperature screening was not conducted properly, underlining the need for additional trainings.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] Also, the total share of displaced and resident households with poor and borderline food consumption added up to 58 and 44 percent, respectively, in September 2020.
[ 29th September, Syria ]  Health organizations continue to report the majority of cases originate in Syrian Arab Republic Government  ( SARG )  held areas, where the SARG Ministry of Health had confirmed 4,102 cases including 194 resultant deaths as of September 28, although the actual number of cases is likely much higher, according to humanitarian agencies and international media.
[ 14th ctober 2020, NW Syria ]  Recent records from the Ministry of Health of the SIG indicate that the official number of people tested positive increased to 1,927 from 1,379 last week, a weekly increase of 40 percent. Of these, 1,024 people have recovered and 20 died.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] The share of female headed households resorting to at least one food based coping strategy was higher  ( 93 percent )  than the male headed households  ( 86 percent )  in September
[ 29th September, NE Syria ]  As of September 28, the Self Administration of Northeast Syria had confirmed 1,497 cases, including 62 deaths, in northeast Syria's Aleppo, Dayr az Zawr, Al Hasakah, and Ar Raqqah governorates.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] As well as, around 47 percent of respondents have reportedly borrowed food or money to buy food, which is higher by 15 percent compared to August 2020; highlighting worrying and continued worsening living conditions across the country.
[ 29th September, Aleppo & Idleb ]  Additionally, as of September 29, health actors had confirmed 906 COVID 19 cases and six related deaths in opposition held areas of Aleppo and Idlib governorates.
[ 29th September, Syria ]  As of mid September, humanitarian agencies warned of continued shortages of malnutrition treatment supplies, as well as the potential for nutrition conditions to worsen in the coming months due to dysfunctional markets, limited livelihood opportunities, low purchasing power, and disrupted access to health services amid Syria's COVID 19 outbreak
In NWS  ( as of 1 October ) , a total of 1,072 confirmed cases of COVID 19 were reported  ( 401 from Idleb and 671 from Aleppo governorate ) , including six medically confirmed deaths  ( Case Fatality Rate: 0.6 per cent ) . To date, 980 cases developed mild symptoms, 58 developed moderate/severe symptoms, and 34 cases were asymptomatic. A total of 526  ( 49 per cent )  of the cases have already recovered. Among the cases, 629 were males and 443 were females. The mean case age was being 34.7 years, while 10 cases were under five years of age, and 67 cases were over 60 years of age.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] At the same time, the number of confirmed COVID 19 fatalities reached around 200 in September, representing almost a two fold increase compared to the official announced death rate by the end of August.
[ September NorthWest Syria ] The number of confirmed COVID 19 cases in northwestern Syria increased dramatically in September: As of 30 September, 1,072 cases of COVID 19 had been confirmed, a 13 fold increase over the course of the month. The Health Cluster, led by the World Health Organization  ( WHO ) , warned against a steep increase in cases among not only civilians but also humanitarian workers, and humanitarian organizations were requested to limit border crossings to the degree possible.
[ September Overall Syria ]  The economic situation continues to deteriorate, with significant impacts on the food security of Syrian families, according to WFP mobile Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping  ( mVAM )  data covering the month of September. More than half  ( 54 percent )  of surveyed households reported inadequate  ( poor and borderline )  food consumption levels in September 2020, a 26 percent increase from August, and double the level reported in September 2019. 18 percent of households reported poor food consumption in September 2020, a five percentage point increase from August 2020.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] Furthermore, 90 percent of newly confirmed cases have not been traced to a known source, suggesting widespread community transmission.
[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Syria ] Al Taiha in Aleppo is reportedly open for commercial traffic and NES residents possessing a residency card. Awn Dadat in Aleppo was reportedly open from 19 30 September for NES residents with residency documentation; however, reports at the time of writing indicate that local authorities on the other side have stopped movement. The AlBukamal Al Quaem crossing is reportedly open for commercial and military movements, while the Ras al Ain border crossing remains closed, except in limited circumstances.
[ September Overall Syria ]  Beyond food, 46 percent of interviewed households reported not being able to purchase necessary medicines, primarily due to lack of financial resources  ( 67 percent )  and shortage of medicines in pharmacies  ( 30 percent ) .
[ 27th November, 2020, Overall Syria ]  Health Ministry announced on Friday that 93 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, adding that 59 patients have recovered while 5 others have passed away.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] The COVID 19 outbreak is still disrupting access to markets and healthcare services. In September, around 24 percent of Syrian households reported not to have access to markets, with peaks recorded in Al Hasakeh  ( 35 percent )  and Ar Raqqa  ( 32 percent ) . The main impediment cited by the respondents was COVID 19 travel related restrictions across Syria  ( 12 percent
[ 13 January 2021, Syria ]  Rapid currency depreciation has therefore placed pressure on businesses to maintain profitability, and on workers to ensure they can purchase basic items to sustain their household's needs
sexual violence of both males and females is still perceived to happen within detention facilities.
As of 9 November, 211 HCWs have tested positive for COVID 19 in GoS controlled areas. Of these, 12 fatalities have been reported, while 114 cases remain active.
[ 23rd september Northwest Syria ] Food insecurity in NWS has become even more critical over the last months, due to the largescale displacement of about 1M people who left villages affected by the conflict. Furthermore, local economies are in downturn as food prices skyrocket while the purchasing power of the most vulnerable households is being sharply eroded.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] Approximately 60 percent of the surveyed households reported that they had lost one or more sources of income because of COVID 19 related restrictions, even among households having university degrees who reported job lay offs  ( 59 percent )  in September.
[ 23rd september Northwest Syria ]  Relying on a single entry point for all partners is expected to lead to delayed shipments – the majority of which are food – as well as higher costs and more complex logistics.
[ 23rd september Northwest Syria ]  Of 4.3 million people in need  ( 1 million more than in 2019 ) , 3.7 million are food insecure and 615,000 are at risk of food insecurity and in need of livelihoods support.
[ 1st October 2020, Damascus, Syria ]  General Director of the Syrian Arab Aviation Establishment, Shifa al Nuri , said that the airport administration took all measures, such as PCR test for detecting the Coronavirus with a validity period of 96 hours and providing sterilization devices for passengers , bags and thermometers, and putting ground marks to achieve spatial distancing and guidance panels and increasing the number of immigration and passport cadres with the opening of nine offices for the Syrian Commercial Bank .
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] In addition, 90 percent of these households reported having relied on at least one coping strategy in September. Moreover, according to mVAM data, the main problems faced by interviewed households in September were unemployment  ( 47 percent ) , which is up 12 percent from August 2020, followed by the high price of commodities  ( 20 percent ) .
[ 5th October 2020, Syria ]  Official data put the number of confirmed COVID 19 infections at 4,366, with 205 related deaths, but several doctors, residents and health experts who spoke to Al Jazeera from inside and outside the war torn country said these figures do not reflect the true extent of the coronavirus outbreak.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] The dramatic increase in Syrian households suffering from inadequate food consumption  ( double the level recorded in September 2019 )  is deeply concerning; highlighting a dire situation across the country
[ 29th September 2020,Overall Syria ]  Even while the current official numbers remain relatively low, it is clear the epidemiological situation in Syria has rapidly evolved and all factors – including that more than 92 per cent of announced cases to date have not been linked to exposure/contact with a known case – point to widespread community transmission. Since July, official numbers have risen sharply; including a peak of more than 1,600 confirmed cases  ( around half the current total )  in August.
[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Syria ]  Currently, Bab al–Hawa crossing point is open for commercial and humanitarian cargo and movement of humanitarian staff from Turkey into NWS. Bab al  Salam crossing point is open daily for commercial and humanitarian cargo but restricted to two days per week for humanitarian staff and one staff member per organization. Internal crossings between Idleb and northern Aleppo remain open to both humanitarian cargo and staff whilst those between NWS and NES remain closed. As transmission of COVID 19 increases in NWS, the humanitarian community continues to work with local authorities to both increase mitigation measures and maintain access.
[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Syria ]  Humanitarian actors and partners are also seeking to strengthen precautionary measures in communities to safeguard both staff and local communities amid heightened transmission risks due to overcrowding and population movements. This is particularly the case for IDP camps and areas in proximity to the frontlines. Ongoing hostilities and contamination with explosive ordnance continue to hinder safe access to highly vulnerable areas by humanitarian workers in support of response to existing needs and COVID 19.
[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Syria ]  In NES, all border crossing points remain closed as a precautionary measure, with exemptions put in place by local authorities for humanitarian goods and personnel at the Fishkabour/Semalka informal border crossing, and in other limited cases, including urgent medical cases to cross to Iraq. For imports, local authorities remain operational at approximately 30 per cent capacity due to COVID restrictions, resulting in common bureaucratic delays in organizing cargo flights and obtaining NGO tax exemptions.
[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Syria ]  Restrictions remain in place at most other crossing points inside Syria. Abu Zendin and Um Jloud in Aleppo as well as Akeirshi and Abu Assi in Ar Raqqa  ( except students )  remain closed. Reports indicate, however, that in practice crossings do occur. The Tabqa crossing point is reportedly currently open to commercial and humanitarian cargo and NES residents processing a residency card. Ghazawiyet Afrin and Deir Ballut in Aleppo are open for commercial, military, and humanitarian cargo movement
( September, Syria )  17,225 returnees in September, most of which in Idleb, Deir ez Zor and Aleppo governorates. ; 28,521 IDPs in September, most of which in Idleb, Aleppo and Al Hasakeh governorates.
( September Syria )  28,521 IDps in September   top 3 reasons for displacement: deterioration of the economic situation  ( 35% ) , deterioration of the security situation  ( 24% ) , evacuation  ( 11% )
( September Syria )  28,521 IDps in September   top 3 reasons for arrival in current location: reunification social cultural ties  ( 27% ) , improve security situation  ( 22% ) , access to livelihood opportunities  ( 21% )  17,225 returnees of which 16,638 from within Syria   top 3 reasons for return: deterioration of the economic situation  ( 45% ) , improvement of security in place of origin  ( 44% ) , need to protect asset or property  ( 32% )
( 10/10 Syria )  It is estimated there are only 50 psychiatrists in Syria to service the whole population, after 50 fled the country because of the conflict.
( GoS July )  The Syrian government insists thateach Syrian national entering Syria must exchange US$100for Syrian pounds at the official rate. The policy was put in place in July. This is just that latest policy by the Syrian government to make it difficult for Syrians to return home, along witharbitrary restrictions on access, home demolitions, andlaws that allow the governmentto confiscate lands and homes without due process or adequate compensation.Syrians with residency in Lebanon, who used to cross the border regularly, are now faced with a financial barrier that is impossible to overcome. In the period following the implementation of the decision, several Syrians were stranded between the Lebanese and Syrian borders, unable to pay the fee to go home.
( NW Syria, 22/09/2020 )  Nine dedicated COVID 19 hospitals  ( with a combined 645 available beds )  and 14 isolation and treatment centres providing basic care to patients with mild symptoms  ( with 550 beds )  have been set up in response to the pandemic. “Right now, very few of the available beds in the isolation centres and hospitals are occupied, but the number of COVID 19 cases keeps on rising,' adds Dr Boubaker. “This makes the situation particularly worrying.'
( Syria, August 2020 )  Currently, a very limited number of containment mitigation measures are in place in Syria. Should this continue to be the case and with low improvement of public commitment, our modelling predicts around 2 millionCOVID 19 active cases by end of August 2020. If effective measures were introduced and were accompanied by public commitment, this would take the number of active cases down to about 100,000. n our first scenario, we assume a severe outbreak, with an averageR0of 3 during August, which we believe is close to actual current value of R0in Syria. This assumes the government does not introduce strict measures and the level of public and individual commitment and adherence to protective measures only improves slowly. Under such a scenario, we forecast that by the end of August, the total number of active COVID 19 cases would be 1.982 million and the total related deaths to be around 119,000. In the second scenario, we assume an increased awareness and adherence to measures but with limited improvement on the measures introduced by the authorities which would take the R0 value down to 2. We forecast that by the end of August, the total number of active COVID 19 cases would be 289,500 and the total related death to be around 17,400. In the third scenario, we assume the introduction of effective measures and increased awareness. We project that by the end of August, the total number of active COVID 19 cases would be 101,000 and the total related death to be around 6,100. In the final scenario, we assume a phased approach and a gradual decrease of R0 from 3 to 1.5. Under this scenario, we forecast that by the end of August, the total number of active COVID 19 cases would be 400,000 and the total related deaths to be around 24,100.
( Idlib 26/09/2020 )  Although one of the organizations operating in Idlib allocates a free water tanker truck every month to homes that do not have access to the water network, the financial cost incurred in transporting the water also constitutes a burden on the residents of Zaytoun. The water tanker suffices Zaytoun's family for a week, and it is provided to him from the “Goal' organization for free, but he pays the cost of transporting it 30 Turkish Lira per week, i.e., the equivalent of 120 Turkish Lira per month  ( 1 Turkish Lira is about 290 SYP or 0.1 USD ) . Zaytoun complains about the burden of water due to unsafe water and poor sanitation, fearing he will not be able to buy water after a while, as he is a daily wage worker, and he cannot find a job easily in addition to the rising water prices and higher transportation costs. Besides, the price of a tank with a capacity of 20 barrels reaches 30 Turkish liras, while the price of a tank with a capacity of 40 barrels to 60 Turkish liras in northwest Syria.
[ 16th December, 2020, Overall Syria ]  Director of Preparedness, Ambulance and Emergency Department at the Health Ministry, Dr. Tawfiq Hasaba indicated that more than 80 percent of the cases are mild symptoms similar to the seasonal flu.
[ 29th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  Even while the current official numbers remain relatively low, it is clear in past months the epidemiological situation in Syria has rapidly evolved and all factors – including that the vast majority of announced cases to date have not been linked to exposure/contact with a known case – point to widespread community transmission.
( GoS 05/10/2020 )  affordability issue regarding test: a test would have cost him 126,000 Syrian pounds  ( $246 ) , more than his monthly salary.
( GoS 05/10/2020 )  There is a huge gap between the actual number  [ of cases and deaths ]  and the one announced by the government due to its lack of resources and capacity to receive patients, but also because it wants to mitigate any unexpected impact of the pandemic, like social unrest,' Zaki Mehchy, a London based senior consulting fellow at Chatham House and co founder of the Syrian Center for Policy Research, told Al Jazeera.
[ 15th January 2021, Syria ]  Health Ministry announced that 90 new coronavirus cases were registered in the country, and 76 patients infected with the virus have recovered while 8 others have passed away.
[ 15th January 2021, Syria ]  In a statement on Friday evening, the Ministry said that the total number of Coronavirus cases in the country reached up to 12,850, of which 6405 cases recovered and 817 passed away.
[ Jan 2021, Deir ez Zor governorate ]  In Abu Khashab Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 10,277 | There is availability of isolation area but no Sufficient hand washing facilities. Of the 15% of households that reported experiencing difficulties in obtaining hand/body soap, the following issues were reported most frequently: 14% said Soap is too expensive and 2% said Soap is distributed infrequently.
[ 29th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  WHO has reported that at present, both WHO and MoH are facing challenges to obtain some specific supplies, largely due to limited market availability and transportation, which is impacting the capacity to expand testing.
[ 29th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  The crisis has also disrupted national routine surveillance with currently EWARS the only timely surveillance system for communicable diseases.
[ Idleb, 8 15 August ]  In Idleb governorate, medicine prices increased by 28% between 8 and 15 August.
[ NWS  ( Idleb & Aleppo )  ]  As of 12 September, 213 COVID 19 cases had been identified in the region. Of these, 69 were diagnosed in Idleb and 144 in Aleppo, with two each in Sarmada and Bab Alsalameh IDP camps.
[ NWS, September ]  Trade and manufacturing were the most heavily affected sectors of the economy due to the pandemic.
[ Jan 2021, Deir ez Zor governorate ]  In Abu Khashab Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 10,277 | 5% of households reported having difficulties understanding information about COVID 19. Of those that reported difficulties, the most commonly reported difficulties understanding information about COVID 19 were: •There are not enough materials  ( 5% )  • Information is not clear  ( 1% )
( Syria, September )  The doctor stated that he sold the hours of his work at the hospital to another doctor by the intermediary of friends in exchange for 10,000 SYP  ( 4.5 USD )  that he pays to his colleague for each day. As for the price, it starts with 5,000 SYP  ( around 2 USD )  per day, and each post has a specific price. For example, the price in the emergency service and health isolation centers differs from that of other departments. He also highlighted the increasing demand for unpaid monthly leave for some senior doctors. He pointed out that the reason for selling working hours and asking for long vacations is the fear of “coronavirus' infection, given the inadequate protective equipment in governmental hospitals. The doctor stated that the protective gowns which are in the doctor's room are switched by turns, and this has urged some of them to buy their own protective gowns with their own money.
( GoS 14/09/2020 )  the increase of bread prices is first due to the delay in the arrival of 200,000 tons of wheat from Russia and the delay of a tender from European countries of the same quantity. also, the decline in wheat production in Syria from about 4 million tons to less than 1.5 million tons explains the recent increase in prices. Syria imports more than one million tons of wheat annually to meet the estimated need of 2.5 million tons for domestic consumption. Due to the devaluation of the currency, imports have been limited. People will likely face further shortages the months before the wheat harvest in 2021.
( GoS 05/10/2020 )  Chronic shortages of medical equipment and supplies – along with poor conditions at quarantine facilities, the need to earn a living and deep distrust towards state institutions after more than nine years of conflict – have all resulted in many suspected patients not reporting symptoms associated with the respiratory disease.
( Gos 05/10/2020 )  To fill in the gaps, coronavirus related Facebook groups where doctors offer medical advice have sprung up online – as has happened with businesses renting oxygen tanks to patients for home use.
[ October 19, Hama Salamieh, infections among student ]  A medical source in Salamiyah revealed to Al Watan that 3 cases of Coronavirus were recorded among the educational staff in Salamieh schools.
( GoS 05/10/2020 )  A high quality mask that should be changed daily costs about 5,000 Syrian pounds  ( $10 ) . “This is too much for me,' said Moustafa, who earns 96,000 Syrian pounds  ( $188 )  per month. “Can you imagine? A doctor that can't afford to buy a good mask?'
( GoS 05/10/2020 )  Once at the overcrowded facility, Khalil said a paramedic told his cousin: “You have to wait if one of the  [ other ]  patients dies, only in this case your father would be admitted.' Two days later, the man died at home.
( GoS 05/10/2020 )  “People prefer to die rather than coming to the hospital,' Moustafa*, a doctor working in a hospital in Damascus, told Al Jazeera on the phone. Deep distrust towards state institutions after more than nine years of conflict – has all resulted in many suspected patients not reporting symptoms associated with the respiratory disease. “No one trusts hospitals in Aleppo; everybody knows that if a coronavirus patient gets in, he or she won't make it,' Khalil*, the man's nephew, said. Meanwhile, under resourced medical professionals say they have to perform their duties under the watchful eye of the powerful security services roaming state run healthcare facilities. This, some say, acts as a further deterrent for patients already reluctant to seek treatment in a country where fear of the state apparatus runs high and any critical discussions about the handling of the pandemic could be seen as a threat to a government determined to convey a message of control. “The hospital is like a prison: you can see people from the intelligence, they check everything you do and say,' Moustafa said. “We have to hide everything, not to talk about anything  [ related to COVID 19 ] .'  Mustafa concurred: “This is not just about COVID 19, that is the least fear we have. Here, you can die for a million other reasons before COVID 19.'
[ 27th October 2020 ]  As of 27 October, the MoH reported around 47,500 tests have been conducted by the Central Public Health Laboratory  ( CPHL )  in Damascus and the public health laboratories in Aleppo, Lattakia, Rural Damascus and Homs.
[ 13th nov 2020,Overall Syria ]  Salem Abdan, director of Idlib's health directorate, said the enclave has been recording around 400 new coronavirus cases on a daily basis in Idlib and northern Aleppo.
[ Jan 2021, Deir ez Zor governorate ]  In Abu Khashab Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 10,277 | Attitudes and behaviors of camp population Awareness of COVID 19: Everyone COVID 19 perceived as important issue: About half Awareness of social distancing: Most People engaging in social distancing: A few
[ 29th September 2020 , Overall Syria ]  While cumulative Risk Communication and Community Engagement  ( RCCE )  efforts to date have reached an estimated 15 million people, survey information and anecdotal evidence suggests the risk perception across Syria is very low and a considerable lack of adherence to individual preventive measures has been observed in some communities. With UNICEF and WHO technical support, preparations are underway to soon launch a public opinion survey on COVID 19 with the aim to further understand public perceptions.
[ Jan 2021, Deir ez Zor governorate ]  In Abu Khashab Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 10,277  | Average number of individuals per shelter 5.4
[ 29th September 2020 ]  In Al Hol Camp partners plan to develop and disseminate key messages on the purpose of the isolation center which is being rebranded as a COVID 19 treatment facility.
[ Jan 2021, Deir ez Zor governorate ]  In Abu Khashab Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 10,277 | Camp management KIs reported that living conditions not allowing for social distancing was the main issue the population experienced related to social distancing.
[ 1st Nov 2020 ]   [ GoS ]  The Ministry of Health have announced on 1st of November that 61 new COVID 19 cases were registered in Syria, and that 45 patients have recovered while 4 others have passed away. Thus resulting in a total number of 5789 COVID 19 cases registered till now, out of which 2021 ones have recovered, while 292 others have passed away.
[ October 14th 2020, Syria ] Despite the crisis, which is on track to worsen significantly, there are no movement restrictions or lockdowns in place and there is minimal adherence to personal preventative measures
[ October 14th 2020, Syria ]  Social stigma continues to be a significant issue. People tell us that they don't ring the hotline because they don't want the neighbors to see an ambulance… they don't want the rumor to get out that they might have the virus
[ 22 Dec 2020, GoS ]  Al Khabar TV monitored multiple cases of indifference and recklessness on the part of citizens, and some of them see that wearing a mask is "unimportant", while others see that "God is the protector", while some others considers that "the daily commitment to the mask is an expensive matter."
[ October 26, Daraa, over crowding in schools ]  Schools in the villages and towns of Daraa Governorate are witnessing overcrowding in the number of students within the same class, due to the increase in the number of students enrolled in schools and the regime's inability to repair schools destroyed by the military operations and air strikes that were targeted during the years of the revolution.
[ October 26, Daraa, over crowding in schools ] Amal added that there is no money in the governorate's fund and budget for the restoration of schools, nor with the Education Directorate. She explained that the officials informed them of the necessity to follow what the villages of Sidon and Al Ghariya did by renovating schools voluntarily by the people. In light of the spread of the Corona pandemic, parents fear the spread of the disease in light of overcrowding and the lack of proper access to information by students
[ 22 Dec 2020, GoS ]  A member of the Executive Office for the Transport and Communications Sector in Damascus Governorate, Mazen Al Dabbas, told Al Khabar TV that: “Drivers are 100% committed to wearing the mask, while the commitment of citizens is 40%.'
[ 22 Dec 2020, GoS ]  The government team concerned with the procedures for dealing with the "Corona" epidemic imposed the wearing of the mask on the auditors, workers in public institutions, and users of mass transit means of various kinds.
[ 28th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  In a statement to SANA, the ministry indicated that the total number of coronavirus infections registered in the country till now has reached at 5580, out of which 1861 ones have recovered while 278 others have passed away.
[  October 25, Homs, rumors ]  The Director of School Health in Homs, Dr. Ghayath Abbas, denied to "Al Watan" what is being circulated on social media about the closure of schools due to the new Corona virus in Homs. He stressed that what is rumored about this are just rumors and false news, and that no school has been closed throughout the governorate until today.
[ 27th October 2020, NES Syria ]  As of 27 October, authorities in Northeast Syria  ( NES )  have reported 4,164 cases  ( 2,756 in Al Hasakeh, 587 in Aleppo, 757 in Ar Raqqa, and 64 in Deir ez Zor ) , including 112 fatalities and 672 recoveries. Healthcare workers have also been affected, with 435 reported cases.
[ 8th September 2020, Overall Syria ]  All border crossing points remain closed as a precautionary measure. Humanitarian personnel and medical cases are reportedly exempt.
[  October 28, NES, curfew ]  The Autonomous Administration's executive council issued a decision today, imposing a partial curfew on areas under its control in the wake of coronavirus outbreaks. The decision of curfew, which starts on October 30 and continues for ten days.
[ 22 Dec 2020, GoS ]  The community activist and sterilization official in the “Sterilize It' initiative, “Abd al Rahman Hilal,' told Al Khabar TV: “The commitment to wearing the mask is very weak in society, as the percentage of those who are committed is 10% despite the recent availability of masks, as at the beginning of the Corona crisis their prices were high."
[ 26th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  The ministry indicated, in a statement to SANA, that the total number of Coronavirus infections registered in the country so far has reached at 5461, out of which 1788 ones have recovered while 272 others have passed away.
[ 25th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  Health Ministry announced on Sunday that 49 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, and that 31 patients have recovered while 2 others have passed away.
[ 22 Dec 2020, GoS ]  "Hilal" returns the reasons for not adhering to wearing the mask for more than one reason, including “The spread of misconceptions, as there are those who consider that if they were infected with the virus, they would no longer be exposed to infection. And some who see that COVID 19 is a normal disease and not dangerous, so now there are people who believe that, in addition to the crises and living problems that most citizens are suffering from and have made the fear of infection outside their accounts.'
[ 25th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  The ministry indicated, in a statement to SANA, that the total number of Coronavirus infections registered in the country till now has reached at 5408, out of which 1753 ones have recovered while 269 others have passed away.
[ 23rd October 2020, Overall Syria ]  The ministry indicated, in a statement to SANA, that the total number of Coronavirus infections registered in the country till now has reached at 5319, out of which 1692 ones have recovered while 264 others have passed away.
[ GoS areas, 27 Oct 2020 ]  The Ministry of health has registered 53 new cases, to reach a total of 5461 cases, along with 3 new deaths, to reach a total of 272 deaths, while it registered 1788 new recoveries.
[ 21st October 2020, Overall Syria ]  Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that 44 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, and that 33 patients have recovered while 3 others have passed away.
[ 12th October 2020, NE Syria ]  On 12 October, local authorities in NES announced that all internal crossings would be open for movement, and reports indicated this is occurring at Tabqa, Akeirshi and Abu Assi in Ar Raqqa and Al Taiha in Aleppo, although reports also indicate some individuals have been prevented moving to GoS areas in the former.
[  October 28, NES, curfew ] The curfew imposed by the joint presidency of the executive council of the Autonomous Administration in north and east Syria region excludes hospitals, public and private medical centers, international organizations, Red Cross and Red Crescent, pharmacies, and all border crossings.
[ 18th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  Health Ministry announced on Sunday that 44 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, and that 34 patients have recovered while 3 others have passed away.
[  October 28, NES, # of cases ]  It is worth noting that the official number of infection cases announced by the Autonomous Administration's health department reached 3,387, of whom 658 cases were recovered, while 104 other cases died. However, reliable medical SOHR sources confirmed that the confirmed cases in the Autonomous Administration controlled areas exceeded 12,500, and 510 infected people died so far.
[ 19th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  The ministry told SANA that the infection toll of Coronavirus registered in the country till now has reached at 5134, out of which 1565 ones have recovered while 251 others have passed away.
[ 12th & 19th October 2020 ]  Further reports indicate that internal crossings in the Tal Abiad Ras al Ain remained closed for all movements. In addition, restrictions appear to remain in place at Um Jloud in Aleppo; at Awn Dadat, the crossing was initially opened at 12 October, but closed again on 19 October.
[ 18th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  The ministry added in a statement that the total number of Coronavirus infections registered in the country till now has reached at 5077, out of which 1528 ones have recovered while 248 others have passed away.
[ 17th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  Health Ministry announced on Saturday that 46 new Coronavirus cases have been registered in the country, and that 38 patients infected with the virus have been recovered while 4 others have passed away.
[ 17th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  The Ministry added in a statement to SANA that this brings the total number of Coronavirus cases registered in Syria to 5033, of which 1494 patients were recovered while 245 others passed away.
[ 28th October 2020, Damascus ]  The Transport Ministry announced on Monday that two flights will be run onboard Syrian Airlines from Damascus to Doha and vice versa as of 28th of October.
[ 18th December, 2020, Overall Syria ]  Health Ministry announced on Friday that 169 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, adding that 70 patients have recovered while 20 others have passed away.
[ October 18, Quneitra, vaccination campaign launched ]  A national anti  polio vaccination campaign was launched in the city of Quneitra, targeting 60,000 children in the governorate and 2.8 m child under 5 in Syria.
The Syrian government has introduced rules limiting the amount of subsidised bread available per person at bakeries, putting larger families at risk of starvation as the country's crippling economic crisis deepens.Under a recent government order, a household of two is entitled to just one packet of bread a day; a family of four two packets; and a family of six to three packets. Families of seven or more people, however, are limited to four packets of bread, no matter how many are in the house.
( NW 20/10/2020 )  Some 2.8 million people in need of winterisation in northwest Syria. Nearly  1.5  million  people  live  in 1,160   camps/sites in   northwest Syria  ( 79% women and children ) .
( NW 19/10/2020 )  2,685 confirmed COVID 19 cases as of 19 October, a twenty fold increase in confirmed cases since 8 September, when only 138 cases were reported. Out of the total number of cases 1,476 are reported  in Idleb  area and 1,389  in northern Aleppo governorate.  Idleb and Al Bab sub districts are the most affected, together accounting for some half of all confirmed cases in the northwest. Twenty oneCOVID 19 associated deaths have been reported in northwest Syria.
( NW 20/10/2020 )  Given the crowded living conditions across northwest Syria, a significant challenge in countering COVID 19 remains the difficulty of physically isolating people. To address this, one quarantine centre is due to start operating this month.
( NW 20/10/2020 )  Thousands more cases of water borne diseases  ( WBD )  were reported in September 2020 compared to the same month in previous years, with hotspots in Ar Ra'ee and Jarablus sub districts, while endemic diseases such as leishmaniasis remain prevalent.
[ October 23, NES, # of cases ]  Medical sources reported to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, that the Corona epidemic has spread very widely within the areas of influence of the Autonomous Administration in north and northeast Syria, amid the health authorities 'inability to absorb large numbers and conduct detection analyzes for suspected cases, as the official numbers of the Health Authority in The Autonomous Administration has recorded 3,387 injuries, of which 104 died, while recovery cases reached 658. However, the Syrian Observatory's medical sources confirmed that the number of cases within the Autonomous Administration areas exceeded 12,500 confirmed injuries, of which at least 510 died.
[ October 23, NES, # of cases ]  According to the sources, the city of Ain al Arab  ( Kobani )  is witnessing a significant increase in the number of cases, in addition to the emergence of symptoms of “Corona' on a large group of citizens, as the number of injuries in Ain al Arab alone is estimated at more than 3,300 injuries. The epidemic is also spreading in Al Hasakah and its countryside, Deir Ezzor and Raqqa at a smaller rate, as the number of injuries is estimated at more than 9,200, amid a tragic and catastrophic situation witnessed by the medical sector within the areas of "Autonomous  adminstration"
( NW 20/10/2020 )  With basic commodities  now reportedly priced in TRY, people without adequate access to TRY risk being excluded from markets or facing higher prices for the same goods and services because of exchange rate disparities –further marginalising more vulnerable members of society. This reportedly includes rent for accommodation, resulting in reported isolated incidents  ( with an increasing trend )   of evictions of households without access to TRY. The devaluation  of  the  SYP  intensifies  the  precarious  economic  situation  and  is  worsened  by  the  impacts  of  COVID 19  on communities and markets.
( Whole Syria 30 September 2020 )  More than 12 million people  ( out of the total estimated population of 20 million )  are in need of health care services in 2020. 70 % of the sub districts  ( 188 out of 268 ) have most severe health needs and severity score of 3 and above