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[ 11th December 2020, Overall Syria ]  Health Ministry announced on Friday that 124 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, adding that 69 patients have recovered while 15 others have passed away.
[ 11th December 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 8911, out of which 4243 ones have recovered while 491 others have passed away.
[ 16th December,2020 Overall Syria ]  The government move comes after reports of the pandemic spreading widely in the education sector. The manager of the Ministry of Education's Health Directorate, Hatoun Al Tawashi, told HashtagSyria on December 14 that the number of infections in Syria's education sector has reached 1,400 800 students and 600 teachers  including 687 active cases, 700 recoveries, and 13 deaths
However for those displaced 4 or more times, the reasons for the most recent displacement are more related to the economic situation  34 percent of those displaced at least 4 times cited the economic deterioron as a motivating factor, as compared to only 15 percent of those displace 3 or fewer times
For many Syrian IDP HHs, it is not the fi rst time they have been uprooted; nearly a quarter  ( 23 percent )  have been displaced at least 4 times.
Multiple displacements have become a defi ning characteris of the nearly decade long conflict and, as violence continues and economic deterioration persists, it is unlikely that the rate of multiple displacements will dissipate
84 percent of IDP households who are in their fi rst displacement  ( 48 percent of total )  were motivated to displace due to the security situation
Since late last August, several teachers began teaching children in the camps by gathering them in a tent without coordination with anyone.
[ 12th December 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 9041, out of which 4319 ones have recovered while 506 others have passed away
[ March 3, GoS ]  The General Director of Al Mouwasat Hospital, Dr. Essam Al Amin, stated to “Tishreen' that starting tomorrow, Thursday, the vaccination will begin to be given to the medical and nursing staff in the first lines who are in direct contact with patients in the hospital, and upon the arrival of the second quantity, it can be distributed to the second lines, and the vaccine is optional. It is not mandatory for them.
[  31st Jan, NES ]  As of 31 January, 774 of the 8,474 confirmed cases of COVID 19  ( 9percent of all cases )  were recorded amongst health workers. Of these, 194 have been recorded in Al Hasakeh sub district  ( i.e. Al Hasakeh city )  alone, equivalent to 25per cent of all recorded cases amongst health workers.
[ 30 May 2021, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced on 30 May 2021 that 27 new coronavirus case were recorded in Syria, adding that 5 coronavirus patients recovered and 3 others passed away.
[ Dec 1, 2020, Overall Syria ]  As the level of income declined considerably over the years of the conflict, taxation was not enough to fund all of the Syrian government's expenses, resulting in large and sustained deficits. The projected revenues for the 2021 budget currently sit at around 6 trillion Syrian pounds  ( $2.1 billion ) , creating a budget deficit of 2.5 trillion Syrian pounds  ( $902 million ) .
[ 31 May 2021, GoS ]  In a statement, the Ministry said that the total number of the coronavirus cases recorded in Syria has reached 24,467, of which 21,598 have recovered and 1,766 have passed away.
[ December 12, Hasakeh, Qamishli airport back to work ]  The governor of Hasaka   Ghassan Khalil added What we do now in terms of procedures is to operate the examination device for detecting the Corona virus, which is a PCR device, which requires attending a technical workshop to Qamishli International Airport within the next twenty four hours, and this process may take two or three days, which means that the device will be ready to use within a maximum of ten days.
[ 19 April 2021, Damascus, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced that 138 new coronavirus cases were recorded, adding that 120 cases recovered while 9 others passed away.
[  31st Jan, NES ] The lack of critical care capacity  ( in terms of the expertise among health workers to deliver critical care )  remains a significant gap. Most obviously, almost all  ( 95per cent )  patients who have received invasive ventilation have subsequently died.
[ January 27, Syria ] Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that 61 new coronavirus cases were registered in the country, and that 75 patients infected with the virus have recovered while 5 others have passed away.
[ 4 March 2021, NW Syria ]  The number of people in need  ( PIN )  in NW Syria is up to 3.3 million people, of which 3.1M people are in acute food insecurity and in need of food assistance and 200,000 are at risk.
[ March 3, GoS ]  The General Director of Al Mouwasat Hospital, Dr. Essam Al Amin indicated that the number of cases of Coronavirus infection increased by 30% compared to last month, and it is not possible to know if it was from a second strain or otherwise due to the lack of technical laboratories in the hospital that differentiate between mutated and non mutant, and as for deaths, they are estimated at 3% of patients with Covid 19 .
[ Gos, Jan ]  The crash in the global oil market could afford the Syrian government more space for fiscal maneuvering, as it allocated about 9 percent of its 2020 budget to food and fuel subsidies;51 the Syrian government is dependent on imports of oil due to the loss of control of petroleum fields in the east of the country.
[ January 27, Syria ] The Ministry said ,in a statement , that the total number of Coronavirus cases in the country climbed to 13823 of which 7260 cases recovered and 900 passed away.
Tartous governorate had earlier decided to close all wedding and condolences halls for a month and a fine of 25,000 pounds for each driver of a means of transportation that allows passenger to board without wearing a facemask
[  December 5, Daraa ]  With the weak capacity of hospitals and the scarcity of ventilators in the governorate, in addition to the scarcity of medicines, and in light of the lack of preventive measures, the medical staff in the governorate still calls on citizens to adhere to preventive measures and precautionary precautions to prevent the spread of the Corona virus,
[  December 5, Daraa ]  With the residents' fear of the virus spreading rapidly, and their inability to purchase medical supplies and sterile materials from pharmacies due to the high prices.
Informal diesel prices NWS January 2021: Idlib 1,919 SYP ; Aleppo 1,424 SYP
[ December 12, Hasakeh, Qamishli airport back to work ]  The governor of Hasaka   Ghassan Khalil confirmed to  ( Tishreen )  that it was approved to resume foreign flights from Beirut International Airport to Qamishli International Airport and back.
[ Jan 2021, NES ]  Monthly food baskets remain an urgent gap in Tel Saman camp as a FSL partner has not yet been identified for distributions after the March distribution.
[ November to Early December 2020, NES ]  There are ongoing health concerns in Areesha camp due to the deaths of 16 IDPs in the camp from November to Early December. This is a chronic gap of healthcare services within Areesha, and, due to the spike in deaths in the camp.
Negative and derogatory language around COVID 19 and the risk of infection has developed among the community, this contributes to stigmatization of individuals dealing with/potentially infected with COVID 19. For example, people infected with the virus were frequently referred to using the term “M'coren' which carries a pejorative connotation. This terminology was frequently used by participants during the sessions.
[ 4 JUL, Overall Syria ]  Only 58 per cent of hospitals are fully functional.
[ November 2020, Ar Raqqa, Deir ez Zor, and Menbij ]  Reported proportion of residents engaging in social distancing ; Everyone 3% , Most 7%, About half 7% , A few 40% and Nobody 43%.
[ December 10, Lattakia ]   Tishreen University announced today, Thursday, the end of the educational process and clinical training for the first semester for students of the College of Medicine and some medical colleges as well, as the number of doctors infected with Coronavirus among postgraduate students reached 85 students.
[ Dec 15th 2020, Overall Syria ] The infections were spread over a number of governorates, but southern Syria had the largest share, with 25 positive cases recorded in Daraa and 25 in Suweida.
[ January 2021, Ar Raqqa Governorate ]   [ Mahmoudli Camp Overview: No. of Individual: 10,277 ]  Average number of people reported per shelter is 4.4.
[ December 10, Lattakia ]  Ganjraoui said: We have previously accelerated the educational process in advance preparation by the university presidency for any emergency with the spread of the second wave of the emerging corona virus, pointing out that the remainder of the lectures becomes "online" and placed on the university's electronic platform.
[ Dec 15th 2020, Overall Syria ] The total number of infections has increased to 9,452, while the number of deaths reached 543. Thirteen people died yesterday.
[ 22nd Dec 2020, Syria ]  Although the global economic slowdown due to the COVID 19 pandemic has depressed global oil prices, the country is grappling with fuel shortages due to international sanctions and currency depreciation. Although farmers are eligible to buy diesel at SYP 185/litre, they rely on the open market due to general shortages.
[ 22nd Dec 2020, Syria ]  Agricultural activities have been hampered by the high prices of domestic and imported inputs due to the dramatic currency depreciation and high transportation costs, resulting from fuel shortages. Diesel shortages have adversely affected mechanized operations during the winter season and are likely to continue in the future.
[ January 2021, Ar Raqqa Governorate ]   [ Mahmoudli Camp Overview: No. of Individual: 10,277 ]  32% of households reported that their children are receiving no education, and 12% reported that they faced barriers to education. The most commonly reported barriers were: • Education is not considered important  ( 57% )  • No education for children of a certain age  ( 43% )  • Children have to work  ( 14% )
[ January 12, GoS ]  The General Director of Al Mouwasat Hospital, Dr. Essam Al Amin, indicated that the country is on the date of two million of Corona vaccine in February. Al Amin added, through his interview with Al Madina Radio, that the curve of Corona injuries at Al Mouwasat Hospital has flattened in recent days, and the number of cases admitted to the hospital has decreased by about 30%.
[ January 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Washokani Camp Overview: No. of Individual: 14,553 ]  Average number of people reported per shelter is 5.9.
[ January 9 ,GoS ]  Dr. Amer explained through Al Watan newspaper that due to the increase in the number of deaths, Syria is losing its medical staff, explaining that most of those who died ranged from 50 to 60 years old, while a large proportion of doctors were infected with this virus and recovered from it, without specifying the percentage or The number of those injured.
[ 31 May 2021, Overall Syria ]  979 trucks in May 2021, 8 Consignments in May 2021, 48,356 Trucks since July 2014 and 1,363 Consignments since July 2014.
[ January 9 ,GoS ]  Dr. Amer indicated that Damascus had the largest share of doctors who died from the virus, then Aleppo, and then Homs, indicating that all governorates lost doctors without exception, referring to that because they are in direct contact with patients, although they did not neglect the preventive aspect of prevention.
[ 04/02/2021, Syria ]  Akjemal Magtymova, a WHO representative in Syria couldn't say when the first shipment would arrive, how many vaccines were expected, or how they would be rolled out in a divided country still at war. The COVAX rollout is expected to begin in April.
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Overall, those who have been displaced between 2 to 3 times are at greater risk of income insufficiency.
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Income insufficiency is also higher than average among female headed households  ( 87 percent )  and very vulnerable households  ( 86 percent ) . 150,000 SYP  ( 63 USD )  was the reported median income of those reporting income insufficiency at national level. Those reporting income sufficiency, on the other hand, reported a median income of 250,000 SYP  ( 104 USD )
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Overall, 63 percent of individuals aged between 4 and 23 years are reported in education, attending either in person or remotely.
[ Jan 2021 ]  The border crossing point between Rukban and Jordan remains closed, curtailing access to the UN clinic. Access to Rukban from within Syria remains under negotiation.
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Vulnerable  ( 34 percent )  and very vulnerable  ( 37 percent )  households are more likely to report not being unable to afford sending their children to school, compared to less vulnerable households  ( 29 percent ) .11 This is particularly true in north east Syria where 1 in 2 households who reported they could not afford to send their children to school were very vulnerable, compared to only 15 percent of less vulnerable households.
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Additionally, households reporting at least one child not attending school because they cannot afford it reported an average income of 161,807 SYP  ( 67 USD ) . This is 18% less than those who did not cite expense as omitting factor. The latter households reported an average income of 196,925 SYP  ( 82 USD ) , 8 percent higher than the national average of 180,781 SYP  ( 75 USD ) .
[ 30 JUL, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced that 12 new coronavirus cases were recorded, adding that 6 coronavirus patients recovered and one other passed away.
[ 04/02/2021, Overall Syria ]  Medicines are generally exempt from sanctions, but UN sources said the sanctions have left Damascus without much financial clout to negotiate deliveries, and have slowed the process by creating additional legal risks.
[ March 2021, Northern Syria ]  To meet the need for support in accessing vulnerable populations and prepositioning relief supplies, 920 number of trucks were used in March compared to 1047 in February and 1034 in January.
[ 11 Feb 2021, Overall Syria ]
[ 01/02/2021, GoS ]  Among 15 GoS designated PoEs, seven have now partially opened for international travelers.
[ 11 Feb 2021, Overall Syria ]  Exclusion from key CCCM activities such as participation in consultations on services, accountability to the affected population  ( AAP )  mechanisms, including complaints and feedback mechanisms, as well as camp governance, further compounds socioeconomic deprivation and segregation increases the risk of COVID 19 transmission.
[ Jan 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]  In Serekaniye Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 8,515 | Top measures taken by households in response to the pandemic:  Washing hands more regularly 55%  Staying at home as much as possible 52%  Avoiding touching other people 37%
[ Jan 2021, NES ]  Agriculture is a major employment sector for daily workers however due to the lower than average amount of rainfall this season there has been a detrimental impact on employment opportunities with KIs in over a quarter of communities reporting that there is a lack of employment opportunities aggravating the already unstable economic situation for households.
[ Jan 2021, NES ]  A tent deficit remains a critical gap in Northeast Syria. Only two NES NGOs have tent stocks to cover contingency tents in informal camps, supported site extensions, and shelter needs in the informal settlements.
[ Jan 2021, NES ]  Health care in the evening and on the weekends remain a gap as WHO and UNICEF health partners have suspended their activities until their contracts are renewed. UNICEF suspended care giver contract in Hakima hospital in Areesa camp.
[ Dec 2020 ]  New security incidents in southwest rural Deir Ez Zor that were executed by ISIS on the Homs – Deir ez Zor road, affected the movement of different agriculture inputs and commodities.
[ October 2020, NW Syria ]  Across geographical regions, north west Syria stands out, as 53 percent of households there rely on daily labor as their main source of livelihood. Femaleheaded households are most likely to report no income activities  ( 22 percent ) .
[ October 2020, Syria ]  In Syria, 31 percent of IDP households reported daily labour as their primary livelihood activity, and 49 percent reported it as one of the means by which they gained income. Households that are very vulnerable  ( 36 percent ) , female headed  ( 35 percent )  or that had been displaced more than two times  ( 35 percent on average )  were also more likely to report daily labour as their main livelihood activity.
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Female headed households earn 121,157 SYP  ( 50 USD ) , which is 35 percent less than male counterparts who earn 185,264 SYP  ( 77 USD ) . The situation of female headed households is especially dire in north Syria, where their income is reported at 82,823 SYP  ( 35 USD )   58 percent lower than that of male headed households in the same region.
[ October 2020, Syria ]  In terms of length of displacement, the lowest income is reported by households who have been displaced for six months or less  ( since April 2020 ) . This group reported earning 142,824 SYP  ( 60 USD )  on average, which is 21 percent lower than the national average. The situation is also concerning for households who have been displaced for 9 12 months, particularly in north Syria, where average household income is 33 percent less than the national average  ( 120,305 SYP or 50 USD ) .
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Nationally, the most important household barrier to employment or diversifying income was a lack of employment opportunities  ( 67 percent ) , which was higher among camp households  ( 84 percent ) . Other prominent barriers are the lack of financing and lack of skills, which together with lack of employment opportunities form the top three barriers to employment, irregardless of region, household type or displacement cycle
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Security situation is most frequently reported as an obstacle in central & south Syria  ( 21 percent ) , as well as among households that have been displaced 6 or more times. Meanwhile, households in north east Syria are more likely than other regions to report COVID 19  related reasons as a barrier to employment  ( 26 percent ) .
Analysis recently by Save the Children found that an estimated two thirds of children in northern Syria are now out of school.Apart from COVID 19, teachers say that children are dropping out because of rising poverty
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Borrowing money or buying on credit is most often reported among camp households, with 81 percent of households reporting having utilized this strategy  ( 9 percent higher than the national average ) . This strategy was similarly prominent among those who have been displaced for one year  ( 79 percent )  as well as very vulnerable households  ( 78 percent ) .
[ 20 April 2021, Overall Syria ]  2021 HNO: 13.4 million people are estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance with 5.88 million people in need of shelter support; a 4% increase from 2020.
[ 01/02/2021, Overall Syria ]  Lack of access to adequate healthcare, hygiene items, clean water and testing might be contributing to an outbreak that remains undetected, while poor nutrition and sanitary conditions mean other illnesses are also rife, Save the Children said.
[ 9th Dec, Northeast Syria ] Throughout November, lockdown measures have been further tightened in NES, building on the partial lockdown measures announced on 30 October and since extended
[ 31 May 2021, Damascus, GoS ]  Power rationing in some neighborhoods of Damascus has reached a five hour cut off for one hour of delivery.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, Funding Overview ]  Funding requirements for Food Security and Agriculture sector are 1120.5 Million USD, of which 565.2 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 555.3 Million USD.
[ 9th Dec, Overall Syria ]  Although levels of enforcement vary, the partial lockdowns remain in effect across all areas of NES. On 6 December new measures were put in place until 20 December
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, Funding Overview ]  Funding requirements for Protection sector are 377 Million USD, of which 81.2 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 295.7 Million USD.
[ 21 Feb 2021, GoS ]  After the living situation worsened for most of the families, and the poverty rate reached 90%, with the absence of opportunities to improve family income and the extremely high prices. This situation has led to many women resorting to selling their hair or the hair of their daughters due to the financial need to cover the expenses of basic needs such as providing diesel for heating or school supplies, or because of the need to provide medicine and treatment or even to provide food.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, Funding Overview ]  Funding requirements for Shelter/NFI sector are 569.9 Million USD, of which 60 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 509.9 Million USD.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, Funding Overview ]  Funding requirements for Nutrition sector are 79.3 Million USD, of which 20.9 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 58.4 Million USD.
Currently, three laboratories have been operationalized  ( Idleb, Jarablus, and Afrin ) , with a total of four PCR machines  ( two of which were delivered in September )
[ November,2020 Northeast Syria ]  According to the World Food Programme  ( WFP ) , 53%, 50%, and 37% of households lost one or more sources of income due to COVID 19 related restrictions in Hasakeh, Raqqa, and Deir ez Zor governorates, respectively.
Children are disproportionately affected by the hidden impacts of COVID 19 and may be dealing with the conse   quences of this for years to come.
In Syria, thousands of children have lost access to formal and non formal education services
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, COVID 19 RP Funding Overview ]  COVID 19 Response Plan: Funding requirements for Food Security and Agriculture sector are 37.8 Million USD, of which 3.3 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 34.4 Million USD.
[ 24 April 2021, GoS ]  Health Ministry announced that 139 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 175 patients recovered while 14 others passed away.
[ 9th Dec, Overall Syria ]  Daily testing capacity has nearly doubled since October, to an average of over 1,000 tests per day. Procurement of additional testing kits continues, as do efforts to enhance human resources, including through training
[ 29 April 2021, Overall Syria ]  Aid agencies and the UN have warned that a “rapid and accelerating' wave of coronavirus and shortages of equipment such as tests and oxygen is putting millions of people across conflict ravaged Syria at risk from the virus.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, COVID 19 RP Funding Overview ]  COVID 19 Response Plan: Funding requirements for Education sector are 27.4 Million USD, of which 4.9 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 91.9 Million USD.
With at least 69 per cent of people living below $1.90 a day and with an estimated cumulative GDP loss of $226 billion between 2011 and 2016  ( $16 billion of which are attributable to the agriculture sector alone ) , the relationship between poverty and food security remains particularly strong.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, COVID 19 RP Funding Overview ]  COVID 19 Response Plan: Funding requirements for Protection sector are 12.8 Million USD, of which 6.6 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 6.2 Million USD.
The absence of coherent remote learning systems, coupled with insufficient or no internet/phone coverage and the lack of money needed to purchase credit that children need to access internet and phone based learn   ing activities poses a significant chal   lenge for education actors who report a constant decrease in the number of children attending these activities
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, COVID 19 RP Funding Overview ]  COVID 19 Response Plan: Funding requirements for Shelter/NFI sector are 33.2 Million USD, of which 0.5 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 32.7 Million USD.
Bed occupancy rates of 100per cent are being reported in Sweida, Homs and other governorates, but we also know that many people who are sick are reluctant to seek in patient treatment.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, COVID 19 RP Funding Overview ]  COVID 19 Response Plan: Funding requirements for WASH sector are 69.9 Million USD, of which 22.5 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 47.4 Million USD.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, COVID 19 RP Funding Overview ]  COVID 19 Response Plan: Funding requirements for Nutrition sector are 10.9 Million USD, of which none have been funded, leaving the gap of 10.9 Million USD.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, COVID 19 RP Funding Overview ]  COVID 19 Response Plan: Funding requirements for Early Recovery and Livelihoods sector are 20.7 Million USD, of which 7.7 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 13 Million USD.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, COVID 19 RP Funding Overview ]  COVID 19 Response Plan: Funding requirements for Logistics sector are 0.37 Million USD, of which 0.2 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 0.17 Million USD.
As of 6 December, 667 of the 7,256 confirmed cases of COVID 19  ( 9 per cent of all cases )  were recorded amongst HCWs. Of these, 205  ( 28 per cent of all cases among health workers )  have been recorded in Al Hasakeh city.
[ December 2020,Overall Syria ]  Throughout December, there has been a successive rise in the daily cases reported by the MoH, with the highest reported new daily caseload since the outbreak of the pandemic reported on 18 December  ( 169 cases ) . In December, cases already represent the peak of official numbers reported in a single month  ( 2,555 as of 23 December ) , following the previous record in November  ( 2,159 ) .
[ 9th Dec, Overall Syria ]  Transmission continues to be reported at health facilities across NES. Although transmission among health workers and at health facilities continues to have a detrimental impact on health service continuity, health partners have continued to improve Infection Prevention and Control  ( IPC )  measures/ compliance resulting in a reduction in facility closures and staff infections
As of 2 December, most land borders into Syria remain closed, with some limited exemptions  ( from Jordan, Turkey, and Lebanon ) , including commercial and relief shipments, and movement of humanitarian and international organization personnel.Damascus International Airport, as well as Tartous and Lattakia ports, are operational
[ 12th Jan 2021,Overall Syria ]  In addition to making actual numbers of cases difficult to ascertain, this may increase the risk of late referral of severe/complicated cases for treatment, negatively impacting the long term health prospects and survival of patient.
[ Jun   Sep 2020, Whole of Syria ]  28% of IDP households have reported no access to Education services.  ( Education refers to educational attendance not enrollment )   [ MD: Check definition of "Access to basic services" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MbPwACjGzGyuNlTebuvJtSkQ1sR5ksK0GoNpVIhy8SI/edit#gid=545916005&range=B2  ]
[ Jun   Sep 2020, Whole of Syria ]  71% of IDP households have reported no access to Psychosocial Support services.  [ MD: Check definition of "Access to basic services" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MbPwACjGzGyuNlTebuvJtSkQ1sR5ksK0GoNpVIhy8SI/edit#gid=545916005&range=B2  ]
[ Jun   Sep 2020, Whole of Syria ]  17% of IDP households have reported no access to Health services.  [ MD: Check definition of "Access to basic services" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MbPwACjGzGyuNlTebuvJtSkQ1sR5ksK0GoNpVIhy8SI/edit#gid=545916005&range=B2  ]
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  The national average price of a standard reference food basket decreased by five percent from April to May 2021, reaching SYP 167,842. Nevertheless, it remained 69 percent higher than in November 2020  ( six months ago )  and 197 percent higher compared to May 2020. This is the second consecutive month on month  ( m o m )  decrease in the price of the reference food basket since August 2020. This decrease is linked to the continued improvement in the informal exchange rate and the decrease in the price of informal diesel between April and May 2021.
[ Nov 5th, 2020, Syria ]  Assad said anywhere from $20 billion to $42 billion of Syrian deposits could have been lost in the once vibrant banking sector that held over $170 billion in foreign currency deposits. "It's the money they put in Lebanese banks and we paid the price this is the core of the problem that no one talks about," Assad added, speaking during a tour of a trade fair broadcast on state media.
There are also reports of a growing number of attacks on female healthcare workers, which in turn have the potential for increase as health facilities struggle to provide adequate care to everyone who requires medical assistance  ( VAWG Helpdesk report, March 2020 )
From 16 August, as in many other countries, the GoS implemented requirements for individuals arriving from official border crossing points with Lebanon, including the presentation of a negative PCR certificate obtained within the past 96 hours at accredited laboratories
[ January 26, Syria ] In a statement to SANA, the Ministry noted out that the total number of infections recorded in Syria has reached up to 13,762 till now, of which 7,185 have recovered, and 895 have passed away.
organizations have observed that extended quarantine and other social distancing measures have resulted in an increase in the number of domestic violence reports, driven by added household stress over health and economic risks, combined with forced coexistence in small living spaces.
Abu Zendin in Aleppo remains closed, although reports indicate in practice, crossings do occur. Ghazawiyet Afrin and Deir Ballut in Aleppo are open for commercial and humanitarian cargo movement.
[ January 19, NES ]  C. All schools, universities and educational facilities shall be opened while preserving health prevention and measures.
[ January 19, NES ]  D  We allow the movement of buses and buses to and from the departing and coming to and from Syrian regions.
[ Jan 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]  In Serekaniye Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 8,515 | There is availability of isolation area but no Sufficient hand washing facilities. Of the 60% of households that reported experiencing difficulties in obtaining hand/body soap, the following issues were reported most frequently: 44% said Soap is too expensive 22% said No soap has been distributed and 14% said Soap is distributed infrequently.
On 12 November, Turkish authorities introduced new restrictions at Bab Al Salama border crossing  ( Turkey Aleppo ) , including limiting NGO staff movement to Tuesdays and Thursdays only, limiting two staff to one vehicle per NGO being granted movement per day, and requirements to register with the crossing's authorities
In the north west, child stunting increased by five per cent this year. We now estimate that 34 per cent of all children, more than one in three under five in north west Syria suffer from stunting.In areas of displacement in the north west, up to 37 per cent of mothers are also malnourished.
[ 23rd December, Overall Syria ]  Given the limited/insufficient testing across Syria, it is therefore likely that the actual number of cases far exceeds official figures, with significant numbers of asymptomatic and mild cases in particular going undetected.
[ Dec 2020 ]  Also of note, WHO, in coordination with UNICEF, has commenced engagement with the MoH concerning technical assistance for documentation needed for the COVID 19 Vaccine application process for COVAX, which has been signed by the MoH and submitted to GAVI on 15 December; in addition to supporting preparedness/readiness for different coordination bodies including the Inter Ministerial Coordination committee, COVID 19 National Immunization Technical advisory group and MOH technical working groups as well as the communication with regulatory authorities.
[ Jan 2021, Al Hasakeh  governorate ]  In Serekaniye Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 8,515 | Number of healthcare facilities: 1 , Of the 54% of households who required treatment in the 30 days prior to data collection, 83% reported that they had faced barriers to accessing medical care. Of those that faced barriers, the most commonly reported barriers to accessing medical care were:
• Cannot afford to pay for health services  ( 83% ) 
• High cost of transportation to health facilities  ( 43% )
There is growing concern about the potentially catastrophic impact on vulnerable displaced women and girls should the virus spread into IDP sites, where population densities are high; water, sanitation and hygiene provisions are poor; and self isolation is virtually impossible. The inevitable increase in fear and tensions in IDP sites increases the risk of violence against women and girls as well as their vulnerability to sexual exploitation and abuse. As primary caregivers to children, the elderly, and the ill, it is important to note that women face additional risks and exposure to COVID 19.
[ Jan 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]  In Serekaniye Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 8,515 | At the time of data collection, there was 0 open educational facility in the camp. Barriers to education: 94% of households reported that their children are receiving no education, and 58% reported that they faced barriers to education. The most commonly reported barriers were: • Schools are new and not open yet  ( 93% )  • Newly arrived to camp  ( 5% )  • Schools are closed due to COVID 19  ( 3% )
[ 16 Dec 2020, Whole of Syria ]  Across Syria, more than 80% of displaced families say their income does not cover their needs, while families in which women are the primary breadwinner make 30% less on average income compared to other displaced families.
[ 16 Dec 2020, location unspecified ]  In the region, child stunting increased by 5% this year, while up to 37% of mothers are malnourished, in areas of displacement.
[ 16 Dec 2020, NWS ]  Lowcock stressed that water shortages continue to be a problematic issue in northwest Syria, affecting 185,000 people.
[ January 19, NES ]  F  All citizens and all workers in the Autonomous Administration institutions must wear masks and use other means personal protection and social distancing in all places and make it a part of their daily life for a while until the end of the epidemic.
[ Jan 2021, Al Hasakeh  governorate ]  In Serekaniye Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 8,515 | Household income, Average monthly household income: 211,950 SYP  ( 74 USD )
[ Jan 2021, Al Hasakeh  governorate ]  In Serekaniye Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 8,515 | 80% of 0 5 year olds who have received polio vaccinations and there was a Presence of health services within the camp and there was a Presence of health services within the camp.
[ 15 Dec 2020, GoS ]  The Executive Office of the Hama Governorate Council issued Decision 973, imposing a fine of 5,000 pounds on each driver, and 1,000 pounds on every citizen and passenger who does not use a mask, provided that this fine is reduced in half if it is paid immediately or within 8 days.
[ September 8th, 2021, NWS ]  This weekend over 358,000 doses of COVID vaccines were delivered cross border by WHO Turkey into northwest Syria. WHO is pleased to announce that this is the largest shipment of COVAX into northwest Syria to date.
[ March 27, GoS ] The Ministry of Oil clarified that Syria was affected by the closure of the Suez Canal that “the navigation traffic in the Suez Canal is still suspended for the fourth consecutive day as a giant container ship is blocking the most important waterway in the world, which was reflected in oil supplies to Syria and the delay in the arrival of a tanker carrying oil for the country '.
[ Feb 5th, 2021, Syria ]  Most education facilities are not equipped to provide protection and social distancing, and thousands of teachers have not been paid for more than a year. The education cluster and partners said they need extra support such as psychosocial support for children, urgent rehabilitation of learning spaces, and stationery and textbooks.
[ 9th Dec, Overall Syria ]  There has also been a reported lack of adherence to public health measures and organizational SOPs among NGO fieldstaff.
[ 9th Dec, Overall Syria ]  Eighty eight per cent of respondents have experienced a moderate or significant loss of income from COVID 19 restrictions
[  December 3, Lattakia ] The Director of Education in Lattakia, Omran Abu Khalil added that closing schools will not stop the spread of Corona virus, especially that students have not adhered to preventive measures, the most important of which is avoiding crowded places, or avoiding leaving the house. Abu Khalil added that "acquired herd immunity is the best immunity, especially after the discovery of Corona virus infections in urban areas more than in slums."
north west, water shortages also continue to be reported in Al Bab city and surrounding areas, affecting 185,000 people. Electricity from Turkish providers last month increased pumping at local wells, but supply is still far short of needs. Water supply from the Ein El Bayda pumping station to Al Bab could meet these needs, and should immediately resume
[ 26th Feb 2021, Overall Syria ]  Minister Ghobash stated that the vaccination will first be given to the most vulnerable group, who are the workers at the isolation centers, with a priority for the older age group and the nature of their work. The Minister asserted that the target groups which will be vaccinated were chosen based on international standards and in accordance with the recommendations of the Global Vaccine Group. He added that in the next stage, citizens over the age of 55 and those who have chronic diseases will be vaccinated voluntarily.
[ January 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Washokani Camp Overview: No. of Individual: 14,553 ]  In COVID 19 response infrastructure, there is availability of both isolation area and handwashing facilities. Of the 18% of households that reported experiencing difficulties in obtaining hand/body soap; the following issues were reported most frequently: • Soap is too expensive 16% • No soap has been distributed 6% • Soap is distributed infrequently 4%
[ March 27, GoS ]  The ministry added in a statement that “awaiting the return to normal movement of ships through the Suez Canal, which may take an unknown time yet, and to ensure the continued provision of basic services to the Syrians  ( bakeries, hospitals, water stations, communication centers and other vital institutions ) , the Ministry of Oil is currently rationalizing the distribution of available quantities. From oil derivatives  ( diesel   benzene )  to ensure its vital availability for the longest possible time.
[ January 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Washokani Camp Overview: No. of Individual: 14,553 ]  % of 0 5 years old who have received polio vaccinations is 92% and there is presence of health services within the camp.
[ January 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Washokani Camp Overview: No. of Individual: 14,553 ]  % of children aged 6 17 accessing education services is 47%.
Many children have been left as unaccompanied and separated children throughout nine years of crisis. In 2019, FGD participants noted, as in previous years, that children have become unaccompanied, separated and/or head of households, due to the death of one parent and remarriage of another where the child is not wanted in the new household,  ( notably the remarriage of the mother ) . Other causes include divorce, displacement and detention or disappearance of a parent, usually the father. Unaccompanied/separated children and/or child headed households are at risk of various forms of violence. They experience verbal and physical violence by other children within their host families and are marginalised from community structures. In other instances children will isolate unaccompanied/separated children from play groups because of their status of being with out parents. Some respondents noted the exploitation they experience by their caretakers, such as being forced to work or beg. Another noted the violence they experience, especially sexual violence and the potential marginalisation they experience when they survive such violence: “unaccompanied children are ex posed to community neglect, organ trade, child labour, sexual abuse, and mistreatment. Girls that have suffered rape or sexual abuse become outcasts.'  ( Woman from Daret Azza sub district, Aleppo governorate ) . The psychological and emotional distress that children experience due to witnessing the violence against their family members, such as the killing of their parent or caregivers was also underlined. They are then further victimised by violence through exploitation and maltreatment by other caregivers and/or community members. Child labour was identified again as one of the many child rights' violations that children face, especially girls. Children may be at risk of being forced to work when they are within the vicinity of restaurants and cafes. Boys are particularly vulnerable to the worst forms of child labour and abuse, while girls were noted to be at extreme risk of exploitation, verbal and sexual harassment when forced to work or beg.
“People might be exploited to get food aid.'  ( Woman from Atareb sub district, Aleppo governorate ) . “There are difficulties in reaching food relief services because of sexual and economic exploitation, as well as not allowing women to go out unescorted.'  ( Adolescent boy from Ar Raqqa sub district Ar Raqqa governorate ) . “Sexual harassment occurs when bread is distributed within heavy crowds, while the beneficiaries are insulted by the distributors. There is also harassment, especially for kids.'  ( Man from Salqin sub district, Idleb governorate )  Sexual and economic exploitation at food distribution sites are risks associated with receiving food aid. Some respondents noted that the contents of food aid are sold, the food provided was of low quality or food aid was not available, all of which places women and girls at risk of exploitation, as women and girls may participate in transactional sex in order to receive food. Divorced and widowed women as well as persons with disabilities often have their food aid stolen. Meeting the requirements in receiving food aid is sometimes difficult, thus some GBV survivors may be excluded.
Economic violence and denial of resources, opportunities or services was raised as a concern more frequently this year. The adolescent girl's statement below highlights that women and girls are in some instances forced by their husbands and or male family members to work to generate revenue: “At work, girls and women are subject to violence by men, forcing them to work hard on farmland, taking away the money they earn by force and prioritising hard labour over education.'  ( Adolescent girl from Tell Abiad sub district, Ar Raqqa governorate ) . In some circumstances, women and adolescent girls who earn an income are denied their right to manage household income and resources: “Men are entitled to everything, even their wives' salaries.'  ( Woman from As Sweida sub district, As Sweida governorate ) . Other women and girls, especially widowed and divorced, are denied inheritance, property or alimony; while girls are sometimes denied access to school or to recreational or other social activities.
“Violence occurs in gathering and dark places, water distribution points and the reception section, especially during access to water, where some receive large quantities of water without restrictions, leading to increased problems that amount to beatings in front of water tanks. Women are insulted and beaten.'  ( Adolescent boy from Al Hool sub district Al Hasakah governorate ) The violence that women and girls experience at water distribution points is mostly verbal and physical violence. While lack of water has forced some camp residents in north east Syria to bathe in dams, where numerous GBV risks are posed for women and girls, such as mixing with men and boys as they bathe. If men and boys know when they bathe, they can be assaulted on the way, during bathing or upon their return from the dams. Many participants noted the distance from water tanks that they must walk in order to obtain water. Water must be obtained several times a day for drinking, cooking and bathing, with women and girls being the primary household members to secure water for family needs. Thus, women and girls are placed at risk of sexual and physical violence while walking such long distances, as water is needed in the early morning as well as in the evening, when it is often dark. There is a perceived lack of standards for hygiene distribution, as vulnerable persons, such as children, older people and persons with disabilities do not receive adequate distributions. Respondents also noted that women and girls experience sexual harassment when they fetch water. Furthermore, the gender disaggregated WASH overview shows that 45% of all assessed households reported that toilets shared by four or more households were not segregated by sex, with higher percentages for Al Hasakeh  ( 74% ) , Ar Raqqa  ( 59% )  and Deir ez Zor  ( 51% ) , while 54% of all assessed households reported at least one protection issue related to toilet facilities available in camps and sites, such as harassment due to lack of privacy, poor lighting and lack of locks.
[ 9th Dec, Northwest Syria ] In NWS Of all cases, 1,618  ( 9.23 per cent )  were among HCWs, and 747  ( 4.26 per cent )  were identified among community health workers, as well as other staff working in health facilities. A total of 1,596  ( 9.63 per cent )  cases were reported from IDP camps.
lack of civil documentation was noted by FGD participants. FGD participants identified some of the challenges linked to lack of civil documentation such as inability to access aid and registering children for school. FGD participants also cited an inability to travel or secure employment without the required civil documentation. Other respondents noted that lack of civil documentation is due to the expense, coupled with fear of travelling to insecure locations to obtain documents. Another woman in northeast Syria confirms the cost burden in obtaining necessary civil documentation. Meanwhile, complicated procedures impede securing civil documentation.
Adolescent girls are forced into marriage by parents for several reasons, such as easing financial burdens, as well as to protect them against sexual violence, abuse and exploitation “One of the causes of problems is lack of money. Women are raped, kidnapped and parents marry their daughters to get rid of them and throw the burden on someone else.' ( Woman from Ar Raqqa sub district, Ar Raqqa governorate ) . Another reason for early marriage that came out strongly this year is «unrelated people living together». This is especially problematic in areas like north west Syria where the recent displacement of hundreds of thousands of IDPs and lack of space has forced many people to live together. Families tend to normalise this kind of arrangement by forcing their daughters into marrying other members that they share accommodation with. The girl is often wed to a man much older than her and/or already married, which is likely to increase her vulnerability to other forms of GBV: “As a result of early marriage, there will be a lack of mutual understanding. If they have children, their children will feel lost. Also, she may be exposed to violence.'  ( Adolescent girl from Quneitra sub district, Quneitra governorate ) .