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[ 24 April 2021, GoS ]  The Ministry said that the total number of coronavirus cases recorded in Syria has reached up to 21864, of which 15,551 cases have recovered while 1,510 others have passed away.
[ Jan 2020 2021, NES ]  The expenditure to income ratio stands at 107 percent in January 2020, but increases to 121 percent by January 2021. This is an important finding, because it implies that the vast majority of households' income is insufficient to meet their needs, resulting in over reliance on other forms of generating income, which are often coping strategies that weaken household resilience.
[ Jan 2020 2021, NES ]  Over the course of the year, there has been an increase in the prevalence of both in work males and females in daily wage work, which is usually more informal and poorly paid. At the same time, there has been an overall decrease in the percentage of in work males and females in owning their own business.
[ 7 April 2021, Overall Syria ]  Because of the weakened health system and threat of Covid 19, the internally displaced persons, including women and girls, and detainees are at particular risk due to overcrowding, inadequate access to water and sanitation, high existing morbidity levels, limited resources, and poor access to healthcare and critical basic services.
[ 30th March 2021, NES ]  % of SDs with insufficient COVID 19 medical services:   Testing provision for COVID 19: 94% Lack this service,   Quarantine space for diagnosed COVID 19 cases: 94% Lack this service,   Isolation space in health centres for suspected COVID 19 cases: 94% Lack this service and   Provision of space in health facilities to monitor suspected COVID 19 cases: 94% Lack this service.
[ Jan 2020 2021, Central an South Syria ]  In Central an South Syria a similarly significant increase in food was reported   from 30 percent to 69 percent. The increased demand for food is a result in skyrocketing food prices across the country, which are mostly a direct result of depreciating formal and informal exchange rates.
[ 30th March 2021, NES ]  60% of sub districts have sufficient knowledge of COVID 19 risk.
[ 18 June 2021, NWS ]  In a statement on 18 June by Emergency Relief Coordinator  ( ERC )  Mark Lowcock and heads of humanitarian UN agencies, they called for the renewal of Security Council authorization for UN cross border operations from Turkey to north west Syria, They stressed that a failure to do so would immediately stop UN delivery of food, COVID 19 vaccines, critical medical supplies, shelter, protection, clean water and sanitation, and other life saving assistance to 3.4 million people, including 1 million children.
[ March, 2021, NES ]  Claims that Damascus allowed COVID 19 to enter the region unchecked.
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  Across the country, the number of people who are severely food insecure – a level of need that means people cannot survive without food assistance – has doubled in one year reaching 1.3 million people.
[ June 2021, NWS ]  In northwest Syria alone, 3.3 million people are food insecure, representing about 80 per cent of the total population in the area.
[ 19 Aug, GoS ]  The Ministry said that the total number of the coronavirus cases reported in Syria has reached up to 26,554 till now, of which 22,202 have recovered, while 1,947 have passed away.
[ June 2021, NWS ]  Food prices continue to rise and have increased by a staggering 247 per cent in the last year.
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  The informal national average price of one butane gas cylinder  ( 25,000 L )  increased by one percent m o m and by 126 percent since February 2020, reaching SYP 23,909/refill in February 2021. Meanwhile the price of the formal butane gas cylinder remained unchanged at SYP 2,785/refill. Idleb reported the highest price at SYP 33,819/refill  ( up 15 percent m o m ) , while Al Hasakeh reported the lowest price at SYP 9,354  ( down 12 percent m om ) .
[ June 2021, NWS ]  The Al Shifaa hospital is one of the largest medical facilities in northern Syria. It provides an average of 15,000 medical services each month, including 350 newborn deliveries and 250 specialized surgeries. The hospital has been impacted by hostilities three times since 2019.
[ June 2021, NWS ]  Hostilities also led to further displacement, in addition to the casualties and material damage caused. As per the CCCM Cluster, 11,566 people fled their homes in Jebel Alzawiya between 10 and 22 June, generating extensive need for cash and food assistance, in addition to shelter and non food items  ( NFI )  needs. Dana district received the most IDPs  ( 3,752 ) , followed by Atareb  ( 2,515 IDPs ) , Ariha  ( 1,047 IDPs ) , Daret Azza  ( 928 IDPs ) , and Maaret Tamsrin  ( 853 IDPs ) .
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  For Butane gas, the cross border region reported the highest informal refill price at SYP 32,934/refill  ( up 15 percent m o m ) , followed by the coastal region at SYP 27,813/refill  ( down one percent m o m ) . While northeast Syria reported the lowest price at SYP 16,769/refill  ( up 17 percent m o m ) , followed by the southern region at SYP 22,576/refill  ( down nine percent m o m ) .
[ 24 March 2021, GoS ]  the Ministry said that the number of coronavirus cases recorded in Syria has reached up to 17,734 until now, of which 11,794 cases have recovered, and 1,183 cases have passed away.
[ June 2021, NWS ]  The water situation in some areas is an increasing concern as the summer proceeds. Preliminary reports indicate water shortages in the Ras Al Ain – Tel Abiad area, as well as in the Al Bab area.
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  In February 2021, the terms of trade between an alive two year old male sheep and wheat flour was 284 kg/sheep  ( down five percent m o m ) . Highlighting a deterioration in the exchange for livestock owners who could buy on average five percent less wheat flour compared to a month earlier as the price of wheat flour is increasing by more than that of livestock. Moreover, the terms of trade has worsened by 45 percent since February 2020 when 517 kg of wheat flour could be bought with a two year old alive male sheep.
[ 8 July 2021, NWS ]  While the number of new COVID 19 cases has remained low in June, the recently observed upward trend of cases is only marginally declining. As of 8 July, 157,878 tests had been conducted in northwest Syria, with a test positivity rate of 16.4 per cent. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 25,890 cases have been confirmed – 13,807 in the Idleb area and 12,756 in northern Aleppo governorate. 714 COVID 19 associated deaths had been reported as of 8 July.
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  Broken down by regions, northeast Syria reported the highest terms of trade at 318 kg/ sheep  ( down 12 percent m o m ) , followed by the cross border region at 306 kg/ sheep  ( down seven percent m o m ) . On the other hand, northwest Syria reported the lowest terms of trade at 242 kg/sheep  ( down three percent m o m ) , followed by the middle region at 274 kg/sheep  ( down six percent m o m ) .
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  At the national level, around 16 percent of surveyed households in Syria who had been reporting borderline food consumption in previous rounds of the survey since January 2021 reported poor food consumption in June 2021. This deterioration highlights a sustained worsening trend in the food security situation across the country.
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  The price trend in February 2021 shows a mixed picture compared to August 2020  ( six months ago ) , as the price of surgeon masks, gloves and soap bars have decreased by 26, ten and seven percent, respectively. While on the other hand, the price of alcohol spray and bleach increased by 15 and eight percent, respectively. The price of hand gel remained unchanged.
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  Compared to a year ago  ( February 2020 ) , a period prior to the COVID 19 outbreak in Syria, the price of all COVID 19 related monitored items have increased. The price of surgeon masks, plastic gloves and alcohol spray increased by 361, 445 and 338 percent, respectively. Also, the price of bleach, hand gel and soap bars increased by 203, 324 and 191 percent, respectively.
[ June 2021, NWS ]  Some 16.1 per cent of all COVID 19 cases are in IDP camps. In the Ras Al Ain and Tell Abiad area, 631 cases of COVID 19 have been reported in June, including five deaths.
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  The price of all monitored COVID 19 items have increased. The national average price of soap bars reached SYP 434/bar  ( up 11 percent m o m )  and the price of bleach reached SYP 1,261/ litre  ( up seven percent m o m ) . The price of alcohol spray reached SYP 1,831/200 ml  ( up four percent m o m )  and of surgical masks reached SYP 365/ mask  ( up five percent m o m ) . Moreover, the price of gloves reached SYP 365/ pair  ( up four percent m o m )  and of hand gel reached SYP 1,022/50 ml  ( up six percent m o m ) .
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  In June 2021, approximately 56 percent of surveyed households in Syria indicated consuming animal source protein less than twice a week. This trend was more evident among households with poor or borderline food consumption, as they reported consuming animal source protein less than once a week. These trends have worrisome implications for the nutrition status, which can even be negatively affected by prolonged poor diets and inadequate consumption of nutrients.
[ 1 July 2021, NWS ]  The COVAX supported vaccination campaign in Aleppo and Idleb continues. Overall, 93 vaccination teams were contracted for the campaign, reaching 39,668 healthcare and social workers, people with non communicable diseases, and people above 60 years of age with no comorbidities. The first phase of the campaign started on 1 May, targeting healthcare and social workers. The second phase, initiated on 7 June, also included people with non communicable diseases. As of 1 July, the third phase of the campaign is expanding the coverage to people over 60 years of age.
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  Between May and June 2021, the national average reduced Coping Strategy Index  ( rCSI )  slightly decreased from 19.1 to 18.5. In June 2021, nearly nine out of ten interviewed households  ( 89 percent )  reported applying at least one food based coping mechanism to meet their food consumption needs, with a higher proportion recorded among female headed households  ( 95 percent )  compared to male headed households  ( 88 percent ) .
[ June 2021, NWS ]  The percentage of current cases among healthcare workers is 7.9 per cent, encompassing nurses, doctors and midwives, while a further 5.4 per cent are auxiliary workers in the health sector.
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  The reported shortfall of households' income was due to different factors. In June 2021, more than two out of five interviewed households in Syria  ( 43 percent )  reported reduction of revenues from business activities or agricultural sales, with peaks recorded in Homs  ( 53 percent )  and Tartous  ( 50 percent ) .
[ 30 April 2021, NES ]  AANES Health Board co chair Jiwan Mustafa said, “The doses that entered Syria are of the British AstraZeneca type, and they are to vaccinate the health crews fighting coronavirus.'
[ June 2021, GoS ]  At the governorate level, in June 2021, As Sweida  ( 43 percent )  and Dar'a  ( 38 percent )  recorded the highest proportion of surveyed households having lost one or more sources of income. Nearly a third of interviewed households in As Sweida  ( 31 percent )  and 28 percent of respondents in Dar'a lost more than half of their June income.
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  In June 2021, consuming less preferred or less expensive food was the most widely adopted negative food coping strategy by surveyed households  ( 69 percent ) , with an eight percent increase year on year.
[ 16th ​March, 2021, SDF ]  % of SDs with insufficient COVID 19 medical services:   Testing provision for COVID 19: 94% Lack this service,   Quarantine space for diagnosed COVID 19 cases: 94% Lack this service,   Isolation space in health centres for suspected COVID 19 cases: 94% Lack this service and   Provision of space in health facilities to monitor suspected COVID 19 cases: 94% Lack this service.
[ 22 March 2021, Overall Syria ]  As United Nations marks World Water Day on 22 March 2021, and last week the grim 10th anniversary of the conflict in Syria, humanitarian partners need to ensure that no one is left behind. Special attention must be paid to marginalised and vulnerable groups, including women and girls and people with disabilities, who are not frequently enough at the centre of public policies related to water and sanitation. All parties to the conflict must protect civilian infrastructure, including water and sanitation facilities and personnel across Syria. Access to water during this pandemic is more critical than ever.
[ 1 April 2021, GoS ]  The Ministry said, in a statement, that the number of coronavirus infections recorded in Syria has reached up to 19,039 until now, of which 12,855 cases have recovered, while 1,274 have passed away.
[ 16th ​March, 2021, GoS ]  % of SDs with insufficient COVID 19 medical services:   Testing provision for COVID 19: 96% Lack this service,   Quarantine space for diagnosed COVID 19 cases: 91% Lack this service,   Isolation space in health centres for suspected COVID 19 cases: 88% Lack this service and   Provision of space in health facilities to monitor suspected COVID 19 cases: 88% Lack this service.
[ 6 April 2021, NES ]  Throughout March there remained no lockdown measures as the number of cases of COVID were rising, however on 3 April the Self Administration enacted new lockdown measures including partial lockdown in all of NES from 6 April until 12 April and from 16:00 until 6:00 each day. A total lockdown has been called for Qamishli, Hassakeh and Raqqa cities due to the large caseload being seen in these areas. A total lockdown has been called for Qamishli, Hassakeh and Raqqa cities due to the large caseload being seen in these areas, however partners should also be aware that these three cities alone make up 44% of all tests conducted in March and thus other areas may be seeing a similar increase in cases without the associated laboratory confirmation.
[ 6 July 2021, NWS ]  As of 6 July, 38,763 healthcare and social workers have been vaccinated against COVID 19, enabled through the COVID 19 Vaccines Global Access initiative  ( COVAX ) .
[ 6 April 2021, NES ]  NES experienced a wave in new cases throughout the month of March and by the end of the month the number of new cases per day rivaled the data from the previous spike in cases at its height in early winter 2020. As of early April the daily new cases surpassed any point in the previous months, and in the beginning of April there were 814 new cases in five days, and a seven day rolling average of new cases of 279.
[ 6 April 2021, NES ]  The 7 day rolling average has also increased significantly from 8% in February to 28% in all of March. In early April the positivity rate has increased to over 40%, similar to the rates seen at the height of the pandemic in NES in early winter when cases positivity rate was routinely over 40% and even over 50% at some periods.
[ 30th March 2021, NES ]  Al  Hasakeh and Deir ez Zor governorate and it's subdistricts had insufficient to no service of isolation space in health centres for suspected COVID 19 cases.
[ 15 April 2021, Overall Syria ]  On 15 April 2021, the Syrian Central Bank officially devalued the Syrian pound from SYP 1,256/USD to SYP 2,512/USD. This is the first official devaluation of the Syrian pound since July 2020 and the third devaluation since November 2019.
[ 30th March 2021, NES ]  Al Hasakeh, Ar Raqqa, Deir ez Zor governorate had little to no communities implementing COVID 19 mitigation measures such as closure of public spaces, social distancing, lockdown, prohibition of gatherings, etc.
[ Jan 2021, Overall Syria ]  % of vulnerable and very vulnerable households by region: 48% of in Central and South Syria, 48% in North Syria, 46% in NorthWest Syria and 55% in Northeast Syria are vulnerable households; while 8% in Central and South Syria, 17% in North Syria, 30% in NorthWest Syria, 14% in NorthEast Syria are very vulnerable households.
[ 30th March 2021, NES ]  Ak Hasakeh governorate and it's subdistricts had insufficient provision of space in health facilities to monitor suspected COVID 19 cases.
[ 3 10th May 2021, NES ]  The price of flour per kilo is at s at 1,300 SYP per kilo  ( 0.4 USD ) . There is a 7% decrease compared to the previous one month but 86% increase in the last six months. % of surveyed vendors reporting item as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 5%.
[ 16 July 2021, GoS ]  In a statement, the Ministry added that the total number of the coronavirus cases recorded in Syria has reached up to 25,821 till now, of which 21,906 have recovered, and 1,903 others have passed away.
[ 3 10th May 2021, NES ]  The price of Eggs is at 6,000 SYP for 30 eggs  ( 2 USD ) . There is a 1% decrease compared to the previous one month and 16% increase in the last six months. % of surveyed vendors reporting item as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 2%.
[ Jan Feb 2021, Northern Syria ]  According to The Logistics Cluster led by World Food Programme, 91% of transhipped cargo was used for the sector of Food Sector.
[ April 2021,Overall Syria ]  Between March and April 2021, the national average reduced Coping Strategy Index  ( rCSI )  slightly decreased from 21.0 to 20.5, marking the second highest national average level recorded since January 2020.
[ February 2021, NES ]  Winter related findings % of communities where winter related shelter inadequacies for residents and IDPs were reported: 25% of residents and 33% of IDPs said lack of heating, 35% of residents and 38% of IDPs said lack of insulation from the cold, 4% of residents and 3% of IDPs said shelters prone to flooding.
[ 23 March 2021, Overall Syria ]  In the Syrian Arab Republic, the availability of and access to basic services provided by humanitarian organisations remain limited. The delivery of humanitarian aid continues to be hindered by restrictions and checkpoints. Violence targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is reported countrywide. Humanitarian organisations face multiple bureaucratic and logistical constraints.
[ Jan 2021, Overall Syria ]  11% of total households report that at least two thirds of household members are dependents.
[ 7th April, 2021, GoS ]  The process of vaccination will be carried out through registration on an electronic platform, taking into account the priority for the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
[ Jan 2021, Overall Syria ]  61% of households are either vulnerable  ( 49 percent )  or very vulnerable  ( 12 percent ) .
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  The price of flour decreased across most Governorates with an average m o m decrease of 4 percent. Deir ez Zor Governorate witnessed a 11 percent m o m decrease  ( 11 percent )  and both Tartous and Homs recording a 9 percent m o m decrease followed by Hama  ( 7 percent m om decrease. In Rural Damascus and Dará Governorates, the prices remained constant since March 2021 at 2 500 and 1 600 SYP per kg respectively.
[ 17 July 2021, GoS ]  In a statement, the Ministry added that the total number of the coronavirus cases recorded in Syria has reached up to 25,827 till now, of which 21,911 have recovered, and 1,904 others have passed away.
[ 3rd 10th May 2021, NWS ]  Cooking Fuels: The price of LP Gas is at 40,625 SYP per canister  ( 20 Litres )   ( 13.3 USD ) . There is a 16% decrease compared to the previous one month and 51% increase in the last six months. % of surveyed vendors reporting item as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 0%
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  The selling price of cow milk observed a slight increase  ( 2 percent m o m )  in May 2021 and the average price reached 1 068 SYP per litre. The price in Rural Damascus and Hasakeh Governorates remained constant at 1 300 and 1 025 SYP per litre. Tartous Governorate recorded a significant increase  ( 20 percent m o m )  and the price was at 1 100 SYP per litre. The price of milk in Hama, Homs, Dará and Aleppo Governorates witnessed a slight decrease  ( 5, 5, 3 and 1 percent m o m decrease )  and the average selling prices were at 990 in Hama, 910 in Homs, 1 161 in Dar'a and 1 125 SYP in Aleppo per litre .
[ May 2021, GoS ]  In May, 33 refugees  ( 29 Iraqi, 2 Yemeni, 1 Somali, 1 South Sudanese )  who are in the priority groups received the first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccine. In late April, 203,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccine arrived in country as part of the COVAX facility. Following UNHCR's advocacy, refugees have been included in the national COVID 19 vaccination plan. To assist refugees electronically register themselves on the Ministry of Health COVID 19 vaccine portal, UNHCR began the training of medical volunteers in all governorates.
[ March 2021, NWS ]  % of communities where KIs reported daily waged labour as a common source of income for 86% of residents and 94% of IDPs.
[ March 2021, NWS ]  64 days Number of days the average day labourer would need to work to earn the monthly cost of basic SMEB  ( survival minimum expenditure basket )  items.
[ March 24, Idleb ]  The headmaster of Jeel al Nasir school Hussein Hashem believes in the sanctity of his profession. Al Nasir has been working in the field of education for 30 years now and started working voluntarily a year ago without being paid except when he received a grant of 200 US dollars that he awarded to top students in his school in 2020.
[ March 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 66% of communities cited that rent prices were unaffordable for the majority of people.
[ March 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 84% of communities cited the high cost of food as a common challenge
[ May 3, GoS ] Ahmed was shocked by the fact that two of his three scheduled dialysis treatment sessions were canceled in the government University Hospital in Aleppo province, where he used to be treated at nominal charges. Ahmed's financial concerns grew with the treatment's cancelation, especially with his inability to afford the cost of this medical procedure at private hospitals, with one dialysis session costing more than 75 Syrian pounds  ( SYP = 25 USD ) .
[ 3 10th May 2021, NES ]  Cooking Fuels: The price of LP Gas is at 3,375 SYP per canister  ( 20 Litres )   ( 1.1 USD ) . There is a no change compared to the previous one month and 4% increase in the last six months. % of surveyed vendors reporting item as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 2%
[ April 2021,GoS ]  At the governorate level, in April 2021, Quneitra  ( 26 percent )  recorded the highest proportion of households with poor food consumption, more than a three fold increase compared to April 2020, followed by Aleppo  ( 21 percent ) .
[ May 3, GoS ] One patient, Hasna, went to the University Hospital after her treatment sessions were suspended at Ibn Rushd Hospital. There, she was informed that she will receive only one out of three needed dialysis sessions. “Government hospitals exhibit deliberate negligence towards patients, especially if they didn't have strong connections. In such a case, patients could die before they receive a single free dialysis session,' Hasna said. She added that she has a medical record that gives her the right to obtain free dialysis sessions; still, the University Hospital canceled the sessions and refused to treat her. She went to al Razi Hospital to find that the sessions there were also canceled. Hasna's only option was to pay 75,000 SYP  ( 25 USD )  for every session at the University Hospital. “We were told to buy medications and materials used for dialysis at our own expense. Charity organizations did not help us because their priority is focused on supporting wounded army members and affiliated forces and their families,' Hasna said.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  The average selling price of Maize was 1 074 SYP per kg and the lowest price of 475 SYP per kg was recorded in Deir ez Zor Governorate  ( 6 percent m o m increase ) . It must be noted that the reduced water flow in the Euphrates River is adversely impacting maize production. While Rural Damascus Governorate recorded the highest price at 1 250 SYP per kg  ( 17 percent m o m decrease ) , Hasakeh witnessed a 9 percent m o m decrease and the average selling price was 1 050. Aleppo and Homs Governorates recorded slight increases  ( 12 and 10 percent mo m )  respectively, with the prices reaching 1 100 and 1 170 SYP per Kg respectively.
[ May 2021, Aleppo governorate ]   [ Menbij East New Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 3,412 ]  Immunization services for childen was reported by 41% of households as a priority health need.
[ 3 10th May 2021, NES ]   [ Retrieved from table ]  The Median SMEB hygiene items'  ( 12 bars of soap, 4 packs of 10 sanitary pads, 3kg of laundry/dish soap, 200g of toothpaste )  price is at 25,489 SYP. There is a decrease of 2% compared to the previous month but an increase of 39% compared to the last six months.
[ 3 10th May 2021, NES ]   [ Retrieved from table ]  The Median SMEB Cooking Fuel  ( Kerosene 25L )  price is at 10,000 SYP. There is no change compared to the previous month but an increase of 60% compared to the last six months.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  The average selling price of Barley grain decreased significantly  ( 29 percent m o m ) , it reached 1 178 SYP per kg in May 2021.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  The average selling price of rice decreased  ( 5 percent m o m ) , the average selling price reached 2 678 SYP per kg. The price of rice in Rural Damascus and Dará Governorates remained constant between April 2021 to May 2021 at 3 700 and 2 275 SYP per kg respectively. Hama Governorate witnessed a slight decrease  ( 14 percent m o m )  and the average selling price was 2 070 SYP per kg. Homs, Aleppo, Tartous and Rural Damascus recorded a decrease and the observed prices were 2 150, 3 900, 2 150 , 3 700 SYP per kg respectively.
[ 11 April, 2021, GoS ]  Health Ministry said that the total number of infections recorded of the virus till now have reached up to 20118, of which 13895 have recovered and 1368 have passed away.
[ May 3, GoS ] The majority of patients were notified of their sessions' postponement; however, in the last two weeks, over 38 patients were told that their dialysis treatment will be suspended entirely, Hamada, a male nurse working in Ibn Rushd Hospital, toldEnab Baladi. Some patients made several visits to the Hospital's administration to inquire about the issue, and on every visit, they were told that “technical reasons' stand behind the suspension of their dialysis sessions. The patients were advised to seek alternative hospitals to continue their treatment. Hamada toldEnab Baladithat dialysis machines were frequently maintained by technicians, but the repercussions of the coronavirus  ( COVID 19 )  pandemic affected hospitals' capacity and led to neglecting the nephrology department.
[ May 3, GoS ]  Several government hospitals in Aleppo have canceled their patients' almost free of charge dialysis sessions at the start of April, leaving patients to face difficult options to secure treatment costs at private hospitals amid a continued deterioration in living conditions.
[ 30th March 2021, GoS ]  % of SDs with insufficient COVID 19 medical services:   Testing provision for COVID 19: 96% Lack this service,   Quarantine space for diagnosed COVID 19 cases: 91% Lack this service,   Isolation space in health centres for suspected COVID 19 cases: 88% Lack this service and   Provision of space in health facilities to monitor suspected COVID 19 cases: 88% Lack this service.
[ 30th March 2021, NWS ]  % of SDs with insufficient COVID 19 medical services:   Testing provision for COVID 19: 57% Lack this service,   Quarantine space for diagnosed COVID 19 cases: 59% Lack this service,   Isolation space in health centres for suspected COVID 19 cases: 57% Lack this service and   Provision of space in health facilities to monitor suspected COVID 19 cases: 54% Lack this service.
[ March 24, Idleb ]  The fifty year old man relies on separate temporary jobs to provide for his family of eight members. He took jobs such as cutting and selling wood or harvesting in agricultural seasons. “The teaching profession is one of conscience and a lofty mission,' Hashem said. He believes that education will never fail in its mission as long as there are teachers thriving to deliver knowledge to new generations “at any cost.'
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  For eggs, there was an observed increase in the selling prices across monitored Governorates with an average of 6 684 SYP being recorded for a crate or pack of 30 eggs  ( 4 percent m om increase ) . Dará observed the most significant price increase  ( 11 percent increase m o m ) , with the average selling price reaching 7 767 SYP a crate or pack 30 eggs. Rural Damascus and Hama Governorate recorded a very slight decrease  ( 1 percent m o m decrease )  and the average selling prices were at 7 600 and 6 980 SYP per a pack 30 eggs respectively .
[ 30th March 2021, NWS ]  Aleppo governorate and it's subdistricts had insufficient to moderate provision of space in health facilities to monitor suspected COVID 19 cases.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  The selling price for sheep milk decreased in Hama significantly  ( 17 percent m o m decrease ) , with the selling pricing dropping to 1 420 SYP per litre. While a slight decrease was recorded in Aleppo, Homs and Dará and Tartous Governorates  ( 3, 3, 2, and 2 percent m o m ) . The selling price of sheep milk in Rural Damascus remained constant since March 2021.
[ 30th March 2021, GoS ]  Rural Damascus governorate and it's subdistricts had insufficient to no service of isolation space in health centres for suspected COVID 19 cases.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  For cow meat, the prices in Rural Damascus and Deir ez Zor remained constant from April 2021 with an average selling price of 19 431 SYP per kg being recorded across the eight monitored locations  ( 2 percent m o m increase ) . The highest selling price was observed in Aleppo reaching 22 500 SYP per kg  ( 1 percent m o m decrease ) . Tartous Governorate also recorded a 14 percent increase m o m and the average selling price was 22 000 SYP per kg of cow meat.
[ 10 March 2021, Overall Syria ]  The Syrian pound has continued to decline in value when in 2019 it held steady at about 500 to the dollar and then fell to a low of 4,000 to the dollar earlier this month.
[ 3 10th May 2021, NES ]  The price of manually refined diesel is at 288 SYP per litre. There is a increase of 130% from previous month and an increase of 69% from the last six months. % of surveyed vendors reporting item as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 0%
[ 3 10th May 2021, NES ]  Exchange rate falls  ( USD ) : The informal USD/SYP regional median exchange rate is at 3,025 SYP to 1 USD, which is a decrease of 11% from previous month and an increase of 22% since the last six months. In May, the SYP continued to appreciate against the USD. This is typically attributed to earlier than expected improvements in the global economy and the knock on impacts for national economies. The highest exchange rate was recorded at 3,115 SYP for 1 USD in Qahtaniyyeh community, Al Hasakeh.
[ 3 10th May 2021, NES ]  The SMEB Bulk Foods is at 121,192 SYP  ( 40 USD ) . There is a 11% decrease compared to the previous one month but 38% increase in the last six months. Tomato paste decreased  ( 2% ) , bulgur decreased  ( 6% ) , rice decreased  ( 15% ) , red lentils no change  ( 0% ) , sugar decreased  ( 14% ) , salt prices increased  ( 5% ) . According to REACH field teams, these items are typically imported, but their prices decreased due to appreciation of the SYP against the TRY and USD.
[ 23rd March, 2021, Overall Syria ]  The new cases this week have increased the total number of positive cases in Syria since the start of the pandemic to 46,690 across the country, including 16,556 in government areas  ( 35 percent of the total ) , 8,900 cases in the Northeast Syria  ( 19 percent ) , and 21,234 in opposition held areas in Idlib and Aleppo's western countryside ( 45 percent ) .
[ 5 April 2021, Overall Syria ]  Since reopening in September, 2,534 COVID 19 cases have been reported schools; including at least 22 reported deaths. Of these, 961 were reported to be students and 1,573 teachers/administrative staff. This also highlights the challenges of preventing transmission in schools, particularly given the overall context of overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortfalls, and poor/damaged infrastructure.
[ 5 April 2021, NES ]  Local authorities continue to provide exemptions for humanitarian goods  ( daily except Fridays )  and personnel  ( three times per week )  at the Fishkabour/Semalka informal border crossing, and in other limited cases, including urgent medical cases to cross to Iraq. Commercial movements are being increasingly facilitated in both directions. All border crossing points remain closed, with humanitarian personnel and medical cases reportedly exempt.
[ 3rd 10th May 2021, NWS ]  Cooking Fuels: Kerosene and LP gas are the typical cooking and heating fuels in NWS, and somewhat similar in price per litre although kerosene is much more widely available. The price of Manually Refined Kerosene is at 1,900 SYP per litre  ( 0.6 USD ) . There is a 25% decrease compared to the previous one month and 24% increase in the last six months. % of surveyed vendors reporting item as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 72%
[ 3 10th May 2021, NES ]   [ Retrieved from table ]  The Median Transport Fuel  ( High Quality and Manually Refined Diesel and Petrol, 1L )  price is at 535 SYP. There is a decrease of 7% compared to the previous month but an increase of 56% compared to the last six months.
[ 3rd 10th May 2021, NWS ]  MARKET FUNCTIONALITY: Total 2,183 vendors were surveyed across NWS. % of vendors who reported facing supply challenges: 83% with no change from the previous month. Most Reported Supply Challenge: Price inflation 81%, with no change from the previous month. The second issue cited was that supply had been affected by border closures, reported by 5% of surveyed vendors
[ 5 April 2021, NES ]  In NES, in response to rising cases, from 3 April local authorities announced a partial curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from 6 to 12 April. All restaurants, cafes, schools, universities and institutions must also close, although essential shops, groceries and services can remain open. Mass social gatherings are prohibited, and public collective prayers are suspended. A total curfew was also announced in Ar Raqqa, Qamishli, and Al Hasakeh cities, with similar exemptions. Mask wearing will also become mandatory in public places.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  63 days is the number of days the average day laborer would needs to work to earn the monthly cost of basic SMEB  ( Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket )  items.
[ MAR 2021, NSAG ]  In total population 2,928,713 less than 1% are returnees, 3% are residents, 31% are IDPs in camp and 32% are IDPs our of camp.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 72% of communities cited that rent prices were unaffordable for the majority of people.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  % of communities where KIs reported the 93% of insufficient income of households and 53% of general lack of employment opportunities as barriers to meeting basic needs.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 56% of communities cited the high cost of water trucking as a common challenge.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 82% of communities cited the high cost of food as a common challenge.
[ 21 July 2021, GoS ]  In a statement, the Ministry added that the total number of the coronavirus cases recorded in Syria has reached up to 25,849 till now, of which 21,928 have recovered.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 30% of communities cited the high cost of a private tutor as a common challenge.
[ 23 March 2021, Overall Syria ]  In the Syrian Arab Republic, the economy has been rapidly deteriorating in 2020 due to multiple shocks including mass population displacement, damage to infrastructure ad services and a shortage of foreign exchange reserves. This led to a rise in the number of food insecure people to 12.4 million, including 1.3 million severely food insecure. Among the 12.4 million, there are also 1.7 million people residing in camps, who are considered highly food insecure.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  Most commonly reported coping strategies for a lack of food  ( by % of communities )  66% said relying on less preferred food lower food quality, 60% said borrowing money to buy food and 59% said skipping meals.
[ 23 March 2021, Overall Syria ]  Among the hotspot countries, the Syrian Arab Republic is one of the countries of absolute urgent and imminent concern, as they have large numbers of people or prevalence of people in Emergency  ( IPC Phase 4 ) . Further intensification of conflict, deepening economic crises and weather extremes, combined with varied restrictions to humanitarian access, are likely to further aggravate critical food insecurity levels in the next six months. In these countries, life threatening conditions are expected to escalate further. Households are experiencing critical hunger, with extreme depletion of livelihoods, insufficient food consumption and high acute malnutrition, Excess deaths due to hunger are taking place. In these countries, households are resorting to emergency coping strategies and selling their assets in order to secure adequate access to food.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  Access to Electricity 5 6 hrs per day was the most commonly reported range for hours of electricity accessible to households  ( reported by KIs in 36% of communities ) . 53% of communities where KIs reported the main network is partially or completely not functioning as a barrier for electricity access.
[ 10 March 2021, Overall Syria ]  Prior to the conflict Syria produced about four million tonnes of wheat per year and exported 1.5 million tonnes. But according to a United Nations Food and Agriculture estimate, the country produced between 2.1 million and 2.4 million tonnes of wheat last year.
[ 23 March 2021, Overall Syria ]  Mainly as a result of economic deterioration, 12.4 million people  ( 59.5 percent of the overall population )  are now food insecure, according to WFP's CARI Scale – some 4.5 million more than in 2019, 1.3 million of them are severely food insecure.149 Among the 12.4 million, there are also 1.7 million internally displaced persons  ( IDPs )  living in camps, which are considered highly food insecure and fully dependent on external assistance.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  Going to the pharmacy instead of a clinic was the most commonly reported coping strategy for a lack of healthcare  ( reported by KIs in 89% of communities )
[ May 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Newroz Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 1,479 ]  Percentage of households consuming iron, protein and vitamin A rich foods by frequency: Iron: Daily 0%, Sometimes 24% and Never 76%. Protein: Daily 26%, Sometimes 61% and Never 12%. Vitamin A: Daily 32%, Sometimes 52% and Never 15%.
[ 3rd 10th May 2021, NWS ]   [ Retrieved from table ]  The Median SMEB hygiene items'  ( 12 bars of soap, 4 packs of 10 sanitary pads, 200g of toothpaste, 3kg of laundry/dish soap )  price is at 19,125 SYP. There is a decrease of 9% compared to the previous month but an increase of 29% compared to the last six months.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  % of communities where COVID 19 risk indicators were reported: 49% Overcrowding reported as a shelter inadequacy.
[ 23 March 2021, Overall Syria ]  The foreign exchange reserves, inflation, the socio economic impact of COVID 19, international sanctions and the ongoing financial crisis in neighbouring Lebanon have been the main causes of economic decline and are likely to continue impacting the Syria's economy throughout the first half of 2021. Between the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2021, the Syrian pound lost two thirds of its value while inflation rose by 200 percent. Shortages of primary goods have been constant over the past year, constraining households' access to food and disrupting local production.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  % of communities where COVID 19 risk indicators were reported: 3% Washing hands less frequently reported as a coping strategy for a lack of water.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 55% of communities reported a lack of employment opportunities for women as a barrier to meeting basic needs
[ February 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 47% of communities reported a lack of employment opportunities for persons with a disability as a barrier to meeting basic needs.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  Children below the age of 12 were reported as a group affected by child labour in 17% of communities. Hazardous child labour was reported as a protection risk in 9% of communities.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  % of communities where barriers to accessing income from agriculture to meet basic needs were reported: 31% residents and 25% IDPs lack access to resources.
[ February 2021, NWS ]  Heating fuel is unaffordable for 95% of communities and for 93% of communities winterisation items are unaffordable.
[ 30th March 2021, NWS ]  Aleppo, Ar Raqqa and Hama governorate had little to no communities implementing COVID 19 mitigation measures such as closure of public spaces, social distancing, lockdown, prohibition of gatherings, etc.
[ 10 June 2021, Overall Syria ]  With at least 21 reported deaths among teachers/administrative staff since schools reopened in September 2020, considerable challenges remain in preventing transmission in schools, particularly given the overall country context of overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortfalls, and poor/damaged infrastructure. Between 30 May to 22 June, approximately 560,000 students will sit national 9th and 12th grade exams, including up to 16,000 students  ( in addition to guardians )  who may travel cross border from Lebanon or cross line within Syria. At the time of writing, approximately 5,750 students had arrived cross line to sit exams, the majority in Aleppo.
[ 20 July 2021, GoS ]  In a statement, the Ministry added that the total number of the coronavirus cases recorded in Syria has reached up to 25,845 till now, of which 21,924 have recovered, with no change happened to the death numbers which stayed 1,905.
[ July 2, Daraa ]  In addition to the high costs of dental services, the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic  ( COVID 19 )  has adversely affected people's demand for dental care and treatment. People are afraid of the fact that they might get infected with the COVID 19 when visiting the dentist.
[ July 2, Daraa ]  Muhammad al Muhammad, a dentist from the city of Daraa, told Enab Baladi that foundations of preventive measures for infectious diseases are represented by sterilizing surfaces and wearing face masks. Only a small number of patients should gather in the reception area of dental hospitals and clinics. The dentists or the healthcare staff are responsible for performing sterilizing and carrying out preventive measures, al Muhammad said.
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  The ongoing market monitoring for February 2021 showed shortage and high prices of agro chemicals, particularly fertilizers and pesticides, making it almost impossible for farmers to purchase. This will result in limited access to agro chemicals and it will affect the production levels and quality of produce for most smallholder farmers.
[ JAN   MARCH 2021 ]  From 25,988 returnees reported between January and March, 2021 23,244  ( 89% )  returned from within Syria.
[ May 27, Aleppo ]  The deceased's family or relatives cannot carry out burial procedures unless they obtain all the required documents. But, the burial department is now suffering “from great pressure due to the large number of deaths related to COVID 19 infection,' an employee in the department told Enab Baladi.
[ 18 August 2021, NWS ]  Of the 27 percent of households who are renting their current shelter across NWS, only 27 percent reported that they faced no difficulties in finding a place to rent, while 73 percent faced some sort of difficulty. Across the region, the most frequently faced problem was affordability: 65 percent reported that accommodations were too expensive and 23 percent reported that the first deposit was too large.
[ April 2021, Overall Syria ]  In April 2021, nearly one out of five interviewed households  ( 19 percent )  reported facing challenges in accessing medical care services, with a higher proportion recorded among IDPs  ( 22 percent )  and returnees  ( 23 percent )  compared to residents  ( 18 percent ) .
[ March, 2021, Overall Syria ]  According to one local source, this extends to the exclusive reservation of unused critical care beds, private rooms, and ventilators for security services and Ba'ath Party members, those connected to influential members of the hospital administration, and those able to pay.
[ March 2021, NES ]  A lack of bathing facilities was reported as a shelter issue for IDPs in 15% of communities and lack of toilets was reported as a shelter issue for IDPs in 28% of communities.
[ MAR 2021, GoS ]  The top three type of shelter for returnees are 86%   finished buildings, 9%   unfinished building and 5% damaged buildings.
[ February 2021, NES ]  KIs in 83% of communities cited the high cost of health services as a common challenge
[ 28 March 2021, GoS ]  According to the School Health Department's statistics, since the beginning of the second semester so far, 410 infections have been recorded, including 100 among pupils and students, and 310 among teachers and administrators working in the educational sector, out of 1293 swabs taken for suspected cases by epidemiological surveillance teams.
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  The cross border region continued to report the highest bread bundle price at SYP 1,457/bundle  ( up 18 percent m o m ) , followed by northwest Syria at SYP 575/bundle  ( up eight percent m o m ) . While northeast Syria reported the lowest average price of SYP 206/bundle  ( down six percent m o m ) , followed by the southern region at SYP 242/bundle  ( up two percent m o m ) .
[ 27 March 2021, Overall Syria ]  Syria's oil ministry said on 27 March 2021, the trade route blockage had affected oil imports and slowed arrival of a ship carrying fuel and oil products from government ally Iran.
[ March, 2021, Overall Syria ]  Local sources report that a night at a private hospital in a provincial centre may cost up to 150,000 SYP  ( approx. 70 USD )
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  The average selling price of liquid nitrate fertilizer was 5 900 SYP per litre in May 2021  ( 2 percent m o m increase ) .
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  In February 2021, the Syrian pound depreciated by a further 11 percent on the informal exchange rate market, reaching an average SYP 3,247/USD. Compared to one year ago, the Syrian pound has depreciated by 68 percent. On the other hand, the operational UN rate and the official exchange rate have both remained unchanged at SYP 1,250/USD.
[ March 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 30% of communities cited the high cost of a private tutor as a common challenge
[ May 27, Aleppo ]  Scores of graves are dug daily in approved cemeteries inside and outside the city of Aleppo. In the New Islamic Cemetery, between 50 and 70 graves are dug every day. More than 20 of these graves are dedicated to those who died of coronavirus infections. Their bodies are tightly wrapped; their family or relatives are not allowed to approach them, Mahmoud, a gravedigger, toldEnab Baladi.
[ 7 April 2021, Dmascus, GoS ]  The case, however, is no longer limited to selling organs, as there are those who are now offering their children for sale, with one commenter confirming information mentioned by Hoda Shaarawi, a Syrian artist who spoke up about seeing a man offering his daughter for sale in Damascus to feed the rest of his children.
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  The national average price of a two year old alive male sheep increased by nine percent m o m and increased by 95 percent y o y, reaching SYP 431,536/sheep in February 2021