nlp-thedeep/humsetbias huggingface dataset:
[ Syria, July ]  During the reporting period, 16 percent of interviewed households in Syria reported poor food consumption, up by three percentage points from July 2020. This trend was much higher in Ar Raqqa  ( 22 percent ) , an increase of nine percentage points year on year, followed by Deir ez Zor  ( 22 percent ) . The highest monthly increase of surveyed households reporting poor food consumption was recorded in Quneitra  ( up by eight percentage points )  and Hama  ( up by seven percentage points ) , reaching 20 percent and 19 percent, respectively, in July 2021. Also, in Dar'a governorate, 11 percent of interviewed house  holds reported poor food consumption, marking almost double the level recorded a month earlier.
[ 26 September 2021, GoS ]  In a statement, the Ministry added that the total number of the coronavirus cases detected in Syria has reached up to 32,973 till now, of which 23,528 have recovered, while 2,207 others have passed away.
[ 28 Aug, GoS ]  The Ministry said in a statement that the number of infections in Syria reached at 27436, of which 22389 have recovered and 1993 have died.
[ 26 AUG, GoS ]  The Ministry noted that the total number of the reported coronavirus cases in Syria has reached up to 27,221, of which 22,348 have recovered, while 1,985 have passed away.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  At the sub district level, Afrin and Al Bab sub districts in Aleppo governorate received the largest number of displaced people in May with around 2,400 IDP movements each, followed by Bulbul sub district in Aleppo governorate, which received around 2,200 IDP movements. Dana sub district in Idleb governorate and Raju sub district in Aleppo governorate had received around 2,100 IDP movements each.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  At the community level, the Al Bab community in Aleppo governorate received the largest number of displaced people, with around 1,900 movements while Afrin and Batbu communities in Aleppo governorate received some 1,000 and 800 IDP movements respectively. Lattakia city center received about 600 IDP movements while Kafr Naseh Elatareb and Kafr Safra communities in Aleppo governorate had received 500 IDP movements each in May. These movements are estimated to mostly be incentivised by access to services and livelihoods.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  33,051 IDP movements in 576 communities.
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  At the community level, the Deir Hassan community in Idleb governorate received the largest number of displaced people, with around 2,200 movements, followed by the Kafr Aruq community in Idleb governorate which received around 1,500 IDP movements. The Kafr Jales community in Idleb governorate received around 1,400 IDP movements in June, while Dana and Ariha communities in Idleb governorate received around 900 IDP movements each.
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  49,699 IDP movements in 631 communities.
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  At the sub district level, Dana sub district in Idleb governorate received the largest number of displaced people in June with around 8,400 IDP movements, followed by Atareb sub district in Aleppo governorate, which received around 4,100 IDP movements. Maaret Tamsrin sub district in Idleb governorate received around 3,000 IDP movements, while Raju subdistrict in Aleppo governorate received around 2,800 IDP movements.
[ June 2021, NWS ]  As in preceding months, most IDP movements were concentrated in northwest Syria, with 95 per cent of these movements occurring within and between Aleppo and Idleb governorates. This was the largest displacement of people since the March 2020 ceasefire and about half of them were due to the escalation in conflict in southern Idleb, with the rest likely due to economic reasons.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  At the sub district level, the Ehsem sub district in Idleb governorate received the highest number of spontaneous return movements in May, with around 2,800 returns, while the Jebel Saman sub district in Aleppo governorate received some 1,500 spontaneous IDP return movements. Over the same period, the Ariha sub district in Idleb governorate received around 1,000 return movement. Moreover, Khan Shaykun and Mhambal subdistricts in Idleb governorate received more than 700 spontaneous IDP return movements each.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  At the community level, the Aleppo city center received some 1,200 returns, the highest number of spontaneous return movements in May, while the Khan Shaykun and Joseph communities in Idleb governorate received around 700 return movements each. Marayan and Balyun communities in Idleb governorate received around 500 return movements each while Homs city center received around 400 spontaneous return movements in May.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  13,530 spontaneous returns in 182 communities.
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  At the community level, Aleppo city center received some 1,800 returns, the highest number of spontaneous return movements in June, while Mahin community in Homs governorate received around 1,600 return movements. The Hajar Aswad community in Rural Damascus governorate received around 1,100 return movements, and the Darayya community in Rural Damascus received around 700 return movements.
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  13,316 spontaneous returns in 196 communities.
[ 1 – 31 July, Overall Syria ]  A reduction in the fees of the PCR tests from USD 100 to USD 50 for all citizens was also announced
[ 18 August 2021, Aleppo, Idleb, NWS ]  33 percent of households across NWS report that they live in formal or informal IDP settlements. The precarious and vulnerable nature of these households is exacerbated in situations where they are made to pay rent for their shelter. Overall 32 percent of households in IDP settlements across NWS pay money for their shelter  ( 35 percent in Idleb and 17 percent in Aleppo ) .
[ 18 August 2021, Idleb & NWS ]  Male headed households have a higher preponderance of being obliged to pay rent  ( by 18 percentage points ) . Only 5 percent of households report owning the land on which they are staying, all of whom are male headed households in Idleb.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  The cost of the national standard food basket decreased by one per cent from May to June, though it remains 102 per cent higher than in June 2020. As prices have increased, incomes have not: average household income was reported as 20 per cent below expenses, with families having to spend at least half of their income on food . Ninety per cent of the population lives below the poverty line and 50 per cent of the working age population is unemployed.
[ 18 August 2021, Aleppo, Idleb, NWS ]  69% of HHs across north west Syria report meaningful access to fuel. SEX OF HOH BREAKDOWN  ( % OF HHS ) : FHH 62% and MHH 70%. GOVERNORATE BREAKDOWN  ( % OF HHS ) : Idleb 67% and Aleppo 72%.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  To date, 159,613 people have received their first dose of COVID 19 vaccine through the COVAX facility. This includes 54,198 people  ( 14,940 women )  in NW Syria: 16,702 health care workers, 16,682 social workers and 20,814 patients with co morbidities. An additional 38,878 people have received two doses of other COVID 19 vaccines. Syria is expecting to receive an additional 204,000 doses of the COVID 19 vaccine in August from the Government of Sweden through COVAX.
[ July 2021, NWS ]  In July, UNICEF partners screened 178,671 children under 5  ( 89,426 girls )  for malnutrition, including 60,185 children  ( 29,707 girls )  in NW Syria. Of these children, 1,444 children  ( 816 girls )  were identified with severe acute malnutrition  ( SAM ) .
[ July 2021, NES ]  Data from Al Hasakeh and Ar Raqqa Governorates showed increased numbers of children identified with MAM and SAM compared to previous months. Poor hygienic conditions, unclean drinking water, hot weather and low purchasing power to buy healthy food have contributed to this increase, exacerbated by COVID 19 and the reduced flow of Euphrates River.
[ 18 August 2021, Aleppo, Idleb, NWS ]  67% of HHs across north west Syria report meaningful access to markets. SEX OF HOH BREAKDOWN  ( % OF HHS ) : FHH 61% and MHH 68%. GOVERNORATE BREAKDOWN  ( % OF HHS ) : Idleb 65% and Aleppo 71%.
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  MEDIAN SMEB COSTS & CHANGES: 333,879 SYP One month change: 3% Six months change: 31%
[ 31 AUG, Northern Syria ]  The Early Warning Network of the Support Coordination Unit recorded 1,262 COVID19 cases in the Idleb governorate and Aleppo countryside during the past 24 hours.
[ September 1, GoS ] The Health Ministry announced that 136 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 20 other cases recovered, while 6 passed away.
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  SMEB FOOD COMPONENT: 250,413 SYP  ( 80 USD )  One month price change: increase of 2% Six month price change: increase of 27%
[ September 2, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced that 130 coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 20 other cases recovered, while 5 passed away.
[ 31 AUG, Northern Syria ]  A number of 249 cases were reported in Idleb city, 533 in the northern rural city of Harem, 71 in Jericho, and one in Jisr al Shughour. In addition to 35 cases in the Jabal Samaan area, 86 in Jarabulus, 55 in Al Bab, 182 in Afrin, and 50 in Azaz.
[ 27 AUG, GoS ]  The Ministry stated in a statement that the total number of the coronavirus cases recorded in Syria has reached up to 27,325 till now, of which 22,368 have recovered, while 1,989 have passed away.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  Year on year  ( y o y ) , the price of the reference food basket has significantly increased across all 14 governorates. Homs recorded the highest increase  ( up 121 percent ) , while Idleb recorded the lowest increase  ( up 46 percent ) .
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ] The gap between the highest and lowest average food basket prices increased by six percent from SYP 56,705 in June 2021 to SYP 60,107 in July 2021 and by 18 percent since July 2020.
[ September 2, GoS ]  In a statement, the Ministry noted that the total number of the coronavirus cases reported in Syria has amounted to 28,045 till now, of which 22,491 have recovered, while 2018 have passed away.
[ September 10, GoS ] Health Ministry announced that 134 coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 21 other cases recovered, while 5 passed away.
[ 22 September 2021, GoS ] The decision also provided for raising the cost of fixed telephone services, to 10,000 Syrian pounds instead of 4,500 Syrian pounds, and the monthly home subscription cost to 500 Syrian pounds instead of 200 Syrian pounds.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  In July 2021, the subsidized national average price of diesel more than doubled compared to June 2021  ( up 114 percent mo m ) , reaching SYP 376/litre.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  The gap between the highest and lowest average food basket prices increased by 10 percent from SYP 60,107 in July 2021 to SYP 66,360 in August 2021. The gap increased by 45 percent since August 2020
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  EGGS: 5,400 SYP FOR 30 EGGS  ( 1.7 USD )  One month price change: decrease of 4% Six month price change: increase of 4% % of surveyed vendors reporting eggs as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 0%
[ July 2021, NES ]  Severe interruptions have continued at Alouk water station since May, with a lack of access for technicians and insufficient electricity exacerbating the situation. The Alouk water station provides water directly for 460,000 people in NE Syria while up to one million people are impacted, including many families living in camps and informal settlements. Families are reported to be resorting to unsafe water sources to meet their critical needs. When the water station resumed operations on 30 July, it was with only 10 out of 30 submersible pumps and 4 out of 12 horizontal pumps, leading to limited quantities of drinking water reaching Al Hasakeh City. The low functionality of pumps is largely attributed to concerns over the electricity supply.
[ Syria, July ]  Furthermore, as of 30 July 2021, Alouk water station  ( in Al Hasakeh governorate ) , which directly provides clean drinking water to nearly 460,000 people, was made partially operational after being suspended for more than one month. Nevertheless, further maintenance work is still needed for the station to be fully operational.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  There are 12.2 million people in need of WASH assistance in Syria, including over 7 million who are considered highly dependent on WASH assistance, 1.9 million of whom are living in IDP sites. 36 per cent of households are using unsafe water sources and 70 per cent of sewage is discharged untreated.
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  SMEB Water Trucking Price Increase NES average: 14,243 SYP per 4,500 litres One month price change: increase of 6% Six month price change: increase of 36% % of surveyed vendors reporting water trucking as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 0% Water trucking is the main source of clean water for most individuals. Water challenges in each governorate have led to erratic prices across the region, with Al Hasakeh experiencing the highest costs, by far: • Al Hasakeh: 21,375 SYP • Aleppo NE: 14,985 SYP • Deir Ez Zor: 11,138 SYP • Ar Raqqa: 7,718 SYP
[ May 2021, Aleppo governorate ]   [ Menbij East New Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 3,412 ]  In COVID 19 response infrastructure, there is no availability of isolation area and no availability of sufficient hand washing facilities. Of the 81% of households that reported experiencing difficulties in obtaining hand/body soap, the following issues were reported most frequently:  Soap is too expensive: 71%  Soap is distributed infrequently: 45%  No problems accessing soap: 19%
[ May 2021, Aleppo governorate ]   [ Menbij East New Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 3,412 ]  Available WASH facilities in educational facilities:  Latrines: No  Handwashing facilities: No  Safe drinking water: No
[ May 2021, Aleppo governorate ]   [ Menbij East New Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 3,412 ]  Public tap/standpipe was the primary source of water at the time of data collection. The public tap/standpipe was reportedly used by 100% of households for drinking water. 1% of households reported they spent at least two consecutive days without access to drinking water over the two weeks prior to data collection.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  In August 2021, the informal SYP/USD exchange rate depreciated m o m by four percent, reaching SYP 3,358/USD. Compared to a year ago, the Syrian pound weakened by 36 percent.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  Manually Refined Diesel: 1,650 SYP per litre One month price change: increase of 3% Six month price change: increase of 25% % of surveyed vendors reporting manually refined diesel as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 2%
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  In August 2021, the formal butane gas cylinder price  ( 25,000 L )  slightly increased by one percent m o m reaching SYP 4,114/refill. However, compared to August 2020, the price has increased by 50 percent.
[ May 2021, Aleppo governorate ]   [ Menbij East New Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 3,412 ]  Proportion of households that were able to access all assessed hygiene items in the last two weeks prior to data collection: Yes 23% and No 77%. The most commonly inaccessible items included washing powder, and disposable diapers. Hygiene items were most commonly inaccessible because households couldn't afford it.
[ May 2021, Aleppo governorate ]   [ Menbij East New Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 3,412 ]  Number of communal latrines: 119
[ May 2021, Aleppo governorate ]   [ Menbij East New Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 3,412 ]  0% of households reported that some members could not access latrines.
[ May 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Serekaniye Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 11,181 ]  In COVID 19 response infrastructure, there is no availability of isolation area and no availability of sufficient hand washing facilities. Of the 7% of households that reported experiencing difficulties in obtaining hand/body soap, the following issues were reported most frequently:  No problems accessing soap: 93%  Soap is too expensive: 4%  Soap is distributed infrequently: 3%
[ May 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Serekaniye Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 11,181 ]  Available WASH facilities in educational facilities:  Latrines: Yes  ( gender segregated )   Handwashing facilities: Yes  Safe drinking water: Yes
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  The national average price of a two year old alive male sheep increased by less than one percent m o m  ( up by 0.3 percent )  and by 36 percent since August 2020, reaching SYP 515,448/sheep in August 2021.
[ May 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Serekaniye Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 11,181 ] Piped connection to shelter was the primary source of water at the time of data collection. The public tap/standpipe was reportedly used by 0% of households for drinking water. 13% of households reported they spent at least two consecutive days without access to drinking water over the two weeks prior to data collection.
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  MEDIAN SMEB CELLPHONE DATA PRICE  ( 1GB data ) : 2,775 SYP One month change: 11% Six months change: 11%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  SMEB Water Trucking Price Increase: NWS average: 13,365 SYP per 4,500 litres One month price change: increase of 2% Six month price change: increase of 33% % of surveyed vendors reporting water trucking as unavailable in their community/neighborhood: 0% prices remain erratic across governorates: • Aleppo: 13,950 SYP per 4,500 litres • Idlib: 12,735 SYP per 4,500 litres
[ May 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Serekaniye Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 11,181 ] Proportion of households that were able to access all assessed hygiene items in the last two weeks prior to data collection: Yes 52% and No 48%. The most commonly inaccessible items included washing powder and detergent for dishes. Hygiene items were most commonly inaccessible because households couldn't afford it.
[ May 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Serekaniye Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 11,181 ] Number of communal latrines: 0. Number of household latrines:2640
[ May 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Serekaniye Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 11,181 ]  4% of households reported that some members could not access latrines, with persons with disabilities  ( 50% )  being most frequently reported by households.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  % of surveyed vendors reporting bread as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 1% Price fluctuations are likely due to both the appreciation of the SYP and general subsidies by the authorities. Prices for bread can vary between governorates, but in June were somewhat similar: • Aleppo: 900 SYP • Idleb: 925 SYP
[ 22 September 2021, GoS ]  Citizens suffer from poor network coverage, slow internet, and attendant power outages.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  Highest % of surveyed vendors reporting a SMEB food item as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 2% for chicken. Highest % of surveyed vendors reporting SMEB food item as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood for previous month: 1% for chicken
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  % of surveyed vendors reporting flour as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 1% Flour is typically imported from Turkey and the increase in price correlates with an increase in the fluctuating exchange rate
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  The prices within the SMEB Food component saw many changes in June. There was a decrease in the of cost of fresh vegetables, chicken and eggs due to the agricultural harvesting season. However, the prices of bulk foods, such as rice, sugar, flour and bread, increased relative to the previous month  ( May ) .
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  MEDIAN SMEB COOKING FUEL PRICE  ( Kerosene 25 ltrs ) : 12,500 SYP One month change: 25% Six months change: 67%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  SMEB BULK FOODS: 112,000 SYP  ( 35 USD )  One month price change: increase of 5% Six month price change: increase of 25% • Rice: increased by 12% • Sugar: increased by 9% • Red lentils: increased by 2% • Tomato paste: no change  ( 0% )  • Salt: no change  ( 0% )  • Bulgur: decreased  8% These items are typically imported, subjecting them to import fees and fluctuations of the SYP and TRY against the USD. Furthermore, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute, the prices of rice, sugar, and red lentils increased in Turkey June, which likely contributed to the price increases in Northwest Syria.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  High Quality Diesel: 1,668 SYP per litre One month price change: increase of 4% Six month price change: increase of 44% % of surveyed vendors reporting high quality diesel as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 2%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  LP Gas: 43,125 SYP per canister #5  ( 13.6 USD )  One month price change: increase of 6% Six month price change: increase of 35% % of surveyed vendors reporting LP gas as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 0%
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  MEDIAN PRICE OF COVID 19 ITEMS Face mask  ( 1 piece ) : 350 SYP Plastic gloves  ( box of 100 ) : 24,750 SYP
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  The price of high quality transport fuels decreased in price across the region in June and improved in availability, although it remains expensive and there are still reports of cars queueing in long lines for hours to access fuels.
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  High Quality Diesel: 450 SYP per litre One month price change: decrease of 18% Six month price change: increase of 200% % of surveyed vendors reporting high quality diesel as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 79%
[ 7th 1th June, NES ]  High Quality Petrol: 1,980 SYP per litre One month price change: decrease of 8% Six month price change: increase of 15% % of surveyed vendors reporting high quality petrol as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 69%
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  Manually Refined Petrol: 650 SYP per litre One month price change: increase of 30% Six month price change: increase of 117% % of surveyed vendors reporting manually refined petrol as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 2%
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  Highest % of surveyed vendors reporting a SMEB food item as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood • 9% for chicken Highest % of surveyed vendors reporting a SMEB food item as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood for previous month • 8% for bread
7th 14th June, NES ]  SMEB VEGETABLE COMPONENT: 8,250 SYP  ( 3 USD )  One month price change: decrease of 32% Six month price change: decrease of 23% • Potatoes: increased by 12% • Onions: no change  ( 0% )  • Tomatoes: decreased by 49% • Cucumbers: decreased by 52%
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  BREAD: 259 SYP PER 8 PIECE BUNDLE  ( 0.1 USD )  One month price change: decrease of 6% Six month price change: decrease of 19% % of surveyed vendors reporting bread as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 9% Price fluctuations are attributed to both the appreciation of the SYP and general subsidies by the authorities. The average bread prices varied greatly between governorates: • Al Hasakeh: 437 SYP • NE Aleppo: 525 SYP • Ar Raqqa: 250 SYP • Deir Ez Zor: 250 SYP
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  NES Manually Refined Petrol: 625 SYP per litre NE Aleppo: 210 SYP per litre Al Hasakeh: 475 SYP per litre Deir Ez Zor: 688 SYP per litre Ar Raqqa: 1,100 SYP per litre
[ 14 September، 2021, GoS ]  The Ministry, in a statement, said that the total number of infections recorded in the country has reached up to 29,648 till now, of which 22,792 have recovered, while 2,083 others have passed away.
[ 20 September 2021, GoS ]  In a statement, the Ministry added that the total number of the coronavirus cases recorded in Syria has reached up to 30,709, of which 23,048 have recovered, while 2,127 have passed away.
[ 18 August 2021, Aleppo, Idleb, NWS ]  Across north west Syria, 3 percent of households reported that they have been evicted in the past 12 months. Rates of evictions are much higher among returnee households as compared to other population groups and slightly higher in Aleppo than in Idleb.
[ 18 August 2021, NWS ]  46% of HHs in NWS have been unable to afford shelter repairs.
[ 18 August 2021, NWS ]  32% of HHs in NWS living in IDP settlements are obliged to pay rent.
[ 18 August 2021, NWS ]  Over half of households across NWS  ( 57 percent )  report living in finished houses or apartments, 15 percent report living in tents, 12 percent in makeshift shelters, 9 percent in unfinished houses or apartments, 4 percent in concrete block shelters  ( of which 85 percent are self constructed ) , 2 percent in containers and less than 1 percent in other shelter types.
[ June 2021, NWS ]  Most commonly reported coping strategies for a lack of food: Relying on less preferred food or lower food quality: 73% Borrowing money to buy food: 72% Buying food with money usually used for other things: 63%
[ 18 August 2021, NWS ]  5 HH members average HH size across NWS.
[ 18 August 2021, NWS ]  Across NWS, 35 percent of households report having had faced some kind of hazard in their shelter, which is higher than the 17 percent reported nationwide. The most frequently encountered type of hazard is wind damage  ( 29 percent ) .
[ 18 August 2021, Aleppo, Idleb, NWS ]  A higher rate of households in north west Syria report renting their current shelter  ( 27 percent compared to 17 percent, at the national level )  and being hosted for free  ( 18 percent compared to 10 percent, at the national level ) . Households in Aleppo report lower rates of renting than households in Idleb  ( by 7 percentage points ) ; conversely, they report higher rates of squatting for free  ( 7 percent ) , compared to less than 1 percent percent of households in Idleb.
[ 18 August 2021, NWS ]  The most frequently reported shelter issue was that of cold and damp conditions, as reported by over half of the households across NWS  ( 54 percent ) . Lack of heating was the second most frequently reported issue  ( 38 percent ) , followed by lack of space inside the shelter  ( 33 percent ) . Cold and damp conditions were found to be especially of concern in finished and unfinished houses and apartments  ( as reported by 60 and 64 percent of households, respectively ) , whereas the most frequently reported issue by households living tents is that of a lack of space  ( 61 percent ) , followed by a lack of privacy  ( 49 percent )  and leakages during rain  ( 41 percent ) .
[ 18 August 2021, Aleppo, Idleb, NWS ]  Of the 15 percent of households across NWS who reported living in tents, only 15 percent reported that their tent was less than one year old, leaving a significant 85 percent of households in a vulnerable situation where their tent is more likely to be damaged, less resistant to weather conditions and prone to leakage. Households in Idleb had a higher aggregated rate of living in tents over one year old  ( 87 percent, compared to 79 percent in Aleppo ) ; however, households in Aleppo had higher rates of living in tents that were over two years old  ( 48 percent compared to 30 percent in Idleb ) .
[ 18 August 2021, Aleppo, Idleb, NWS ]  Of households who are renting, 60 percent reported that they had a written agreement, 35 percent reported a verbal agreement and 5 percent reported that they had neither. Notably, rates of having a written agreement were found to be higher among male headed households  ( 61 percent )  than female headed households  ( 47 percent ) , indicating increased security on the part of male headed households. Households renting in Idleb also reported higher rates of having written agreements  ( 65 percent )  than those living in Aleppo  ( 53 percent ) .
[ 18 August 2021, NWS ]  Just over half of the households across north west Syria  ( 52 percent )  live in a shelter that is sized over 50 square metres. 14 percent of households live in critically small shelters  ( below 20 square metres ) , which will often lack space for essential materials  ( cookers, heaters )  and will likely also be overcrowded, lacking adequate privacy or partitions. Rates of households living in critically small shelters are highest among those living in containers  ( 74 percent ) , tents  ( 56 percent )  and concrete block shelters  ( 30 percent ) .
[ 18 August 2021,Aleppo, Idleb, NWS ]  The extent of shelter damages across NWS is significant. 27 percent of households report moderate damages and 2 percent report severe damages, as compared to the national average, where 17 percent report moderate damages and 1 percent report severe damages. More critical levels of shelter damage are reported in Aleppo  ( 36 percent report moderate damages and 3 percent report severe damages )  than in Idleb  ( 19 percent report moderate damages and 2 percent report severe damages.
[ 18 August 2021, Aleppo, Idleb, NWS ]  Hazards are much more frequently encountered by households living in Idleb, of whom 53 percent reported having faced some kind of hazard in their shelter, as compared to a much lower 10 percent of households in Aleppo. 45 percent of households in Idleb reported having experienced wind damage  ( compared to just 7 percent in Aleppo )  and 20 percent reported experiencing dust or sandstorms  ( compared to just 5 percent in Aleppo ) .
[ 5 September 2021, GoS ]  The Educational Departments in the Syrian provinces told SANA's reporters that they have adopted all necessary measures for the start of the new academic year 2021 2022 to ensure a health and safe return for the pupils, students, and workers in the educational field. The Ministry of Education has worked through its departments to carry out precautionary measures to confront the outbreak of the Coronavirus in preparation for the new academic year according to the adopted protocol.
[ 19 September 2021, GoS ]  The Ministry, in a statement, noted that the total number of infections which have been registered in Syria has reached up to 30,519 of which 23,007 have recovered, while 2,120 have died.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  M o m, nine governorates recorded an increasing average reference food basket price in July 2021. The highest m o m increase of eight percent was reported in Homs reaching SYP 176,485. The lowest m o m increase, of one percent, was reported in Aleppo, Lattakia and As Sweida. While three governorates also recorded a decreasing average m o m reference food basket price trend, with the highest m o m decrease of five percent recorded in Deir ezZor, where the price of the food basket reached SYP 144,865. The reference food basket price in ArRaqqa and Rural Damascus remained unchanged mo m.
[ 19 July 2021,GoS ]  On 19 July, the government announced that subsidised bread allocations would decrease to one bundle per person every three days; two bundles per family of two people every three days; and one bundle per family of three people on a daily basis. As of August 2021, the new bread allocations have started in Damascus, Rural Damascus, Hama, Tartous and Lattakia. Previously, subsidised bread bundles were distributed on a daily basis based on family size; with one bundle per family of one or two people; two bundles per family of three or four people; three bundles per family of five or six people; and four bundles per family of seven people or more.
[ July 2021, GoS ]  The price of commercial bread increased by two percent m o m and by 73 percent y o y, reaching SYP 1,801/bundle. As Sweida recorded the highest commercial bread price of SYP 2,109/bundle  ( up two percent m o m ) , followed by Rural Damascus at SYP 2,062/bundle  ( up one percent mo m ) . On the other hand, Al Hasakeh recorded the lowest price of SYP 1,013/bundle  ( down one percent m o m ) , followed by Tartous at SYP 1,201  ( down 12 percent m o m ) .
[ 10 July 2021, GoS ]  On 10 July, the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection increased the price of subsidized bread by 100 percent from SYP 100/bundle to SYP 200/bundle. The decision also introduced the need to sell all subsidised bread bundles in a nylon bag for hygiene reasons. The national average price increased by 324 percent y o y, reaching SYP 208/bundle.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  M o m, the national average retail price of wheat flour throughout Syria remained unchanged, reaching SYP 1,870/kg, while it increased by 42 percent compared to January 2021 and 82 percent y o y. As Sweida recorded the highest wheat flour price in July at SYP 2,057/kg  ( down six percent m o m ) , followed by Dar'a at SYP 2,001/kg  ( up six percent m o m ) . However, Idleb recorded the lowest price of SYP 1,556/kg  ( up five percent m o m ) , followed by Deir ez Zor at SYP 1,663/kg  ( down eight percent m om ) .
[ July 2021, GoS & NWS ] Broken down by regions, the price of wheat flour, Northwest Syria recorded the highest retail price at SYP 2,171/kg  ( down two percent m o m ) , followed by the Southern region at SYP 1,963/kg  ( up three percent m om ) . The Cross Border  ( XB )  region recorded the lowest retail price at SYP 1,532/kg  ( up nine percent m o m ) , followed by the Coastal region at SYP 1,760/kg  ( down 10 percent m o m )
[ July 2021, GoS & NES ]  The price of bulgur, the Middle region recorded the highest average bulgur price by region at SYP 2,269/kg  ( up three percent m o m ) , followed by the Southern region at SYP 2,130/kg  ( up two percent m o m ) . While the Cross Border region recorded the lowest average bulgur price at SYP 1,424/kg  ( up two percent m o m ) , followed by Northeast Syria at SYP 1,783/kg  ( down two percent m o m )
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  M o m, the national average retail price of bulgur increased by one percent at SYP 2,012/kg in July 2021, whereas y o y, the price of bulgur increased by 61 percent. Homs recorded the highest bulgur retail price at SYP 2,330/kg  ( up three percent m o m ) , followed by As Sweida at SYP 2,292/kg  ( down four percent m om ) . However, Idleb recorded the lowest price at SYP 1,542/kg  ( up four percent m o m ) , followed by Deir ez Zor at SYP 1,695/kg  ( down four percent m o m ) .
[ July 2021,GoS ]  In July 2021, the informal SYP/USD exchange rate depreciated m o m by two percent, reaching SYP 3,210/USD. Moreover, compared to a year ago, the Syrian pound significantly depreciated by 30 percent. The highest monthly average informal exchange rate was reported in Damascus at SYP 3,265/USD  ( depreciating by two percent m o m ) , followed by Rural Damascus at SYP 3,249/USD  ( depreciating by two percent m o m ) .
[ July 2021, GoS, NES & NWS ]  Broken down by region, Northwest Syria recorded the highest monthly average informal butane gas refill price at SYP 51,438/refill  ( up 27 percent m o m ) , followed by the Southern region at SYP 44,185/refill  ( up 52 percent m o m ) . Northeast Syria recorded the lowest monthly average price at SYP 20,342/refill  ( almost unchanged m o m ) , followed by the Coastal region at SYP 32,458/refill  ( up 24 percent m o m ) .
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  The informal monthly national average price of one butane gas cylinder  ( 25,000 L )  increased by 36 percent m o m, reaching SYP 37,964/ refill in July 2021. The price also increased compared to July 2020 by 188 percent. Dar'a recorded the highest monthly average price at SYP 64,104/ refill  ( up 67 percent m o m ) , followed by Hama at SYP 43,992/refill  ( up 55 percent m o m ) . Al Hasakeh recorded the lowest monthly average price at SYP 11,750/refill  ( up one percent m o m ) , followed by Deir ez Zor at SYP 22,303  ( up 11 percent m o m ) .
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  The national monthly average price of onions decreased by 11 percent m o m, reaching SYP 779/kg. Whereas y o y, the price of onions increased by 99 percent. Broken down by region, the Coastal region recorded the highest monthly average price at SYP 907/kg  ( down 25 percent m om ) , while the Middle region recorded the lowest price at SYP 467/kg  ( up 15 percent m o m ) .
[ July 2021, GoS & NWS ] Damascus recorded the highest non skilled daily wage rate at SYP 10,208/ day  ( up seven percent m o m ) , while Deir ez Zor recorded the lowest rate at SYP 4,847/day  ( up 13 percent m o m ) . Broken down by region, the Southern region recorded the highest wage rate of SYP 7,825/day  ( up seven percent m o m ) , while Northwest Syria recorded the lowest wage rate of SYP 5,938/day  ( down four percent m o m ) .
[ July 2021, GoS & NWS ] During the reporting period, the price of tomatoes decreased by nine percent m o m, reaching SYP 779/kg. While y o y, the price of tomatoes increased by 150 percent. Broken down by region, the Coastal region recorded the highest price at SYP 1,496/kg  ( up 63 percent m o m ) , while Northwest Syria recorded the lowest price at SYP 528/kg  ( down nine percent m o  m ) .
[ July 2021, GoS & NES ]  The price of sheep, broken down by region, the Middle region recorded the highest average price across Syria at SYP 573,410/sheep  ( up five percent m o m ) , followed by the Cross border region at SYP 560,644/sheep  ( up seven percent m o m ) . While the Coastal region recorded the lowest price at SYP 391,481/sheep  ( down 18 percent m o m ) , followed by Northeast Syria at SYP 456,571/ sheep  ( down one percent m o m ) .
[ July 2021, NWS, GoS & NES ]  The price of sugar, broken down by region, Northwest Syria recorded the highest monthly average price at SYP 2,136/kg  ( up 10 percent m o m ) , followed by the Middle region at SYP 2,105/kg  ( up four percent m o m ) . Northeast Syria recorded the lowest monthly average price at SYP 1,979/kg  ( up one percent m o m ) , followed by the Cross Border region at SYP 1,987/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) .
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [ WASH ]  Drinking water issues, by % of assessed settlements: Water tastes bad 63%, People got sick after drinking the water 57%, Insufficient storage capacity 37%, No issues 13%.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  Compared to July 2020, the price of all monitored COVID 19 items increased except for surgeon masks, the price of which decreased by three percent. The price of plastic gloves and alcohol spray increased by 114 and 60 percent, respectively. Moreover, the prices of hand gel, bleach and soap bars increased by 20, 26 and 29 percent, respectively.
[ July 2021, GoS & NWS ] Broken down by region, the Cross Border region recorded the highest sheep and wheat flour ToT at 366 kgs of wheat per sheep  ( down one percent m om ) , followed by the Middle region at 302 kgs of wheat per sheep  ( up six percent m o m ) . The Coastal region recorded the lowest ToT at 222 kgs of wheat per sheep  ( down 9 percent m o m ) , followed by the Northwest Syria region at 254 kgs per sheep  ( up 24 percent m o m )
[ July 2021, GoS & NWS ]  There is however a lot of difference in wheat flour and wage labour ToT rates across Syria. Broken down by region, the Cross Border region recorded the highest ToT at 4.9 kgs  ( down five percent m o m ) , while Northwest Syria recorded the lowest ToT at 2.7 kgs  ( down one percent m o m )
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ] The national average non skilled labour wage, representing construction, off loading and agricultural labour, was recorded at SYP 7,043/day  ( up five percent m o m )  in July 2021. Moreover, the wage rate was 75 percent above its y o y level and 34 percent above levels recorded in January 2021
[ July 2021, GoS ]  On 10 July, the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection increased the price of diesel to SYP 500/litre for all public and private sectors. For heating and transport diesel, this represented an increase of 178 percent from SYP 180/litre. For bakeries, this represented an increase of 270 percent from SYP 135/ litre.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ] M o m, the national average retail price of Egyptian white rice remained constant  ( down 0.2 percent m o m )  reaching SYP 2,469/kg in July 2021. Conversely, y o y, the price of Egyptian white rice increased by 58 percent. Quneitra recorded the highest price at SYP 2,972/kg  ( up two percent m o m ) , followed by Dar'a at SYP 2,779/kg  ( up three percent m o m ) . However, AlHasakeh recorded the lowest price at SYP 2,102/kg  ( up four percent m o m ) , followed by Tartous at SYP 2,107  ( down 13 percent m o m ) .
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  The national average ToT between wheat flour and wage labour, a proxy indicator for purchasing power, increased by five percent between June and July 2021, reaching 3.8 kgs of wheat flour/non skilled daily wage compared to 3.6 kgs of wheat flour in June 2021. However, compared to January 2021  ( six months ago ) , the national average ToT decreased by five percent and by four percent compared to July 2020. In other words, the national average daily wage of a non skilled labourer could buy 3.8 kgs of wheat flour in July 2021 compared to four kgs in January 2021, and 3.9 kgs in July 2020.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  The price of all COVID 19 monitored items in July 2021 increased compared to February 2020  ( prior to the COVID 19 outbreak in Syria ) . For example, the price of hand gel, alcohol spray and plastic gloves increased by 350, 430 and 770 percent, respectively. Also, the price of bleach, soap bars and surgeon masks increased by 238, 236 and 351 percent, respectively.
[ July 2021, GoS & NES ]  The price of eggs, broken down by region, the Southern region recorded the highest price at SYP 8,549/30 eggs  ( up nine percent m o m ) , followed by the Middle region at SYP 8,209/30 eggs  ( up six percent m o m ) . The Cross Border region recorded the lowest price of fresh eggs at SYP 6,586/30 eggs  ( up nine percent m o m ) , followed by Northeast Syria at SYP 7,299/30 eggs  ( up five percent m o m ) .
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  In July 2021, the national monthly average retail price of sugar increased by three percent m o m, reaching SYP 2,050/kg. Moreover, the national monthly average price increased by 24 percent since January 2021  ( six months ago )  and by 62 percent since July 2020. Lattakia recorded the highest monthly average sugar price at SYP 2,187/kg  ( up six percent m o m ) , while Al Hasakeh recorded the lowest monthly average price of SYP 1,756/kg  ( up two percent m o m ) .
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  Food insecurity persisted across the country, according to the latest WFP data. In July 2021, close to half of households surveyed reported inadequate food consumption. The national average rate of inadequate food consumption increased by three percentage points from June 2021 and up by 15 percent compared to July 2020.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  Some 86,560 COVID 19 cases and 3,570 deaths have been confirmed across all areas of Syria as of end of August. This is a 22 percent increase in cases and a 5 percent increase in deaths since the end of July. This includes 28,045 cases and 2,018 deaths in governmentcontrolled areas, 37,870 cases and 760 deaths in northwestern Syria, and 20,649 cases and 788 deaths in northeastern Syria.
[ 13 September 2021, GoS ]  According to the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Bassam Touma, the length of the Arab Gas pipeline is 320 km from the Jordanian borders into al Rayan in central Syria, with a diameter of 36 inches and a capacity of 10 billion cubic meters per year. “The pipeline which goes into Lebanon from al Rayan to Dabousya is 65 km in length, with a 24 inch diameter, and 36 km inside the Lebanese territories into the Deir Ammar station,' the Minister added.
[ 22 September 2021, GoS ] The decision provides for raising the cost of ADSL internet packages, based on the speed and volume of monthly consumption. The cost will increase from 1,400 Syrian pounds to 2,000 Syrian pounds for 512kb speed connections  ( the lowest speed available ) . Fares will jump from 22,000 Syrian pounds to 35,000 Syrian pounds for a bundle with 24 MB speed connections  ( the highest speed available ) .
[ 22 September 2021, GoS ]  The new price increases range from 40 percent to 100 percent for some services. For its part, mobile communications company Syriatel announced the increase in mobile call fees. The price for one minute of cellular calling on prepaid lines will be 18 Syrian pounds and 15 Syrian pounds for post paid lines
[ September 23, NWS ]  The total number of active cases is now over 25,000, which almost equals the total number detected in northwest Syria in the entire past year, the IRC said.
[ September 23, NWS ] Health workers say the country has administered only 440,000 doses of COVID vaccines so far, only a fraction of the country's over 18 million people.
[ July 2021, NES ]  KIs in 53% of communities cited the high cost of fuel for generators as a common challenge .KIs in 66% of communities cited the high cost of solar panels as a common challenge .
[ September 1, Syria ] Syria has reiterated its support for the rightful stance of China towards the policy of pressure and blackmail being practiced by the United States under the pretext of conducting an intelligence investigation, the results of which are already known, about Corona's origin tracing.
[ September 1, Syria ]  The statement added that Syria supports what is mentioned in the statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued on August 24, 2021, that the best solution to know the origin of this virus is through conducting scientific research by specialized scientists from different countries of the world.
[ September 7, NWS ]  “We have reached a stage of complete occupancy of all intensive care unit  ( ICU )  beds in COVID hospitals and community treatment centers,' the statement said.
[ September 23, NWS ] Syria is facing a new surge in COVID 19 infections in both government held areas and territory outside state control that could overwhelm the war ravaged country's fragile health system, aid workers, officials and medical sources said on Wednesday.
[ September 23, NWS ] In that area, infections have doubled within a month to around a total of 63,000 cases, according to Western aid groups working in the area. "In this current wave there have been more daily cases confirmed than we have ever seen before," Tanya Evans, the International Rescue Committee's  ( IRC )  Country Director for Syria, said in a statement to Reuters.
[ September 7, NWS ]  In a joint statement, 22 medical and humanitarian organizations warned of the new COVID 19 outbreak in northwestern Syria, stressing the need to follow preventive measures. The statement said that northwestern Syria is witnessing an unprecedented rise in the number of COVID 19 cases, amid the emergence of new variants that are more dangerous than the original virus.
[ September 15, GoS ]  Those interviewed by al Watan stressed that increased awareness of the pandemic's seriousness and the vaccine's importance had reached young people. Some older people highlighted the importance of receiving the vaccine to protect them from the complications of COVID 19 infection and the threat that COVID 19 poses to people with chronic diseases in particular.
[ September 15, GoS ]  Others also expressed ignorance of the different types of vaccine  ( e.g. Chinese, Russian etc. ) , the advantages of each vaccine type, and possible complications stemming from them. They demanded that the Ministry of Health and the Syndicate of Doctors conduct media awareness campaigns about the vaccine and its side effects.
[ September 22, GoS ]  Dr. Tawfiq Hassaba, the Ministry of Health's director of readiness and emergency, revealed that the occupancy rate of intensive care beds in Damascus has reached 100 percent with COVID 19 patients, comprising both confirmed and suspected cases. Several COVID 19 patients were transferred to hospitals in Rural Damascus to accommodate all cases needing intensive care.
[ September 23, NWS ] Official figures say there have been 31,148 infections and 2,146 coronavirus related deaths reported in the country since the pandemic began last year.
[ September 15, GoS ]  Health Minister Hassan Mohammed al Ghabash revealed that 80,000 people had received the COVID 19 vaccine as part of the national campaign. The campaign involved providing second doses of the vaccine to teachers and employees in various institutions, whose employees have direct contact with recipients. Ghabash pointed out that closer controls had been introduced for storing the vaccines and administering them safely to recipients.
[ September 15, GoS ]  During a tour of several official vaccine centers in Damascus and its countryside yesterday, Ghabash said that the ministry has approved 210 accredited centers within health centers and 41 hospitals. These static centers are supplemented by 200 mobile teams spread throughout most governorates. The mobile teams are especially active in the northern and northeastern regions, as well as areas that are difficult to reach.