nlp-thedeep/humsetbias huggingface dataset:
Immunization levels: 75% DPT3, 74% MMR2. 25% children under 1y immunized with DPT3 and 26% children immunized with MMR2
[ 6 12 Dec 2020, NES ]  Prices of food decreased by 2% compared to the sharp rise two weeks.
[ January 25, Syria ]  The Health Ministry on Monday announced that 69 new coronavirus cases were recorded, adding that 65 coronavirus patients recovered and five others passed away.
[ November 2, Idleb ]  The primitive infrastructure of water networks and their delivery methods constitute a major crisis for the residents of informal camps in Idlib countryside, and the lack of their quantities that do not meet the basic needs and basic requirements constitute a fertile environment for the spread of the Corona virus among the tents of the displaced, amid the increasing infection rates in the northwestern region of Syria.
The educational process is absent in dozens of displacement camps in rural Idlib, prompting teachers to bring students together and teach them voluntarily.
[ November 2, Idleb ]  Madin Raheel al Daher, a displaced person living in the Sheikh Bahr area camps in Idlib countryside, complains that they, with a block of up to 35 tents, are being deprived of sanitation and water projects to secure the minimum necessities of living, which is causing concern among camp residents, as he put it, amid fears of an increasing number of Corona injuries.
[ November 2, Idleb ]  Water use in light of the scarcity and absence of projects supporting this sector, according to Al Daher, is limited to drinking and some personal uses, which threatens to turn the camp into hotbeds of infection.
[ 22 APR 2021, NWS, NES ]  Syria received 256,800 doses of the COVID 19 vaccine, the first COVAX delivery of vaccines to reach the war torn country. This delivery of AstraZeneca vaccines  ( from the Serum Institute of India )  will be given to frontline health workers across Syria, including the northeast and northwest.
[ 3 March, 2021, NES ]  In NES, as of 3 March, at least 27,423 samples were collected in response to alerts received through one of the three surveillance systems operational in NES to track reports of suspected cases, conduct case investigation, and ultimately contain the spread of the virus. Of these, at least 9,111 samples, have so far been confirmed as positive; 104 cases via the MOH/EWARS mechanism, 371 cases via the Early Warning, Alert and Response Network  ( EWARN )  mechanism and 8,636 cases via the mechanism of local authorities.
[ 1st March, 2021, GoS ]  Hassan al Ghobash, Health Minister, told SANA reporter that the most vulnerable groups will be vaccinated, including the health workers at the isolation centers, and the priority will be given for the elderly age group due to the limited supplies. Al Ghobash said that the start of immunizing health workers ensures their protection and that they will be able to continue to provide health care, adding that the vaccine has been used in many countries and it has proven its efficacy, and giving it will be optionally.
[ 5th March, GoS ]  Health Ministry in Damascus announced that 55 new coronavirus cases were registered in the country, 86 patients infected with the virus have recovered while 4 others have passed away.
[ 8th March, GoS ]  The Ministry of Damascus noted that the total number of the recorded coronavirus cases in Syria has climbed to 15,981, of which 10,374 have recovered and 1,063 have passed away.
[ November 2, Idleb ]  In addition to the crowding of the displaced persons' tents next to each other, which does not comply with the minimum standards for the prevention of the emerging "Corona" virus, the basic structure of the water and sanitation sector is a major problem for the outbreak of the Corona virus, as families depend on a toilet, a reservoir and shared jugs, as the basic services provided to the camps are Limited.
[ Jan 2021, Overall Syria ]  Broken down by regions, the cross border region reported the highest price of diseal at SYP 1,811/litre  ( up ten percent m o m ) , while northeast Syria reported the lowest price at SYP 436/litre  ( up four percent m o m ) .
[ November 2, Idleb ]  He explained that about 200,000 displaced people in Idlib's informal camps suffer from a severe shortage of infrastructure with regard to drinking water, sewage and toilets, indicating that the rudimentary methods of transporting water and securing it to the camps contribute to the acceleration of infection among the displaced.
[ November 2, Idleb ]  Personal detergents and sterilizers, in addition to masks, top the list of needs of the displaced in informal settlements in light of the Corona pandemic, and they complain about the lack of aid provided by humanitarian organizations.
[  Gos, Jan 4 ]  The US embassy in Damascus stated on 26 December via its Twitter account that since the signing of the Caesar Act, the US has imposed sanctions on more than 90 supporters of al Assad for “perpetuating a brutal and needless war,' increasing the number of figures and entities after the last six round of sanctions to 108.
[ GoS, Jan 4 ]  According to Quman, current and past sanctions have crippled the CBS, which plays a key role in financing imports of goods and services in Syria. Even though the sanctions excluded the CBS's financing of commercial transactions and humanitarian assistance and relief, they did not exempt the CBS from being under surveillance in all of its financial operations to ensure that it does not breach the sanctions.
[ GOS, Jan 4 ]  Quman added, people under sanctions knew that they would be included in the sanctions list sooner or later; that is why they always resort to networks of money laundering and smuggling to evade the sanctions. As the sanctions tighten, these networks will try to deepen their relationship with the regime, which will need them more than ever now.
[ December 2020, NE Syria ] Humanitarian organisations face multiple bureaucratic and logistical constraints; UN agencies have to request permissions from different counterparts in the Government of Syria and from local armed groups in order to deliver aid, especially in northeast Syria.
[ 3 March, 2021, NWS ]  In NWS, out of 242 sentinel sites  ( Aleppo 131, Idleb 111 ) , 241  ( Aleppo 130, Idleb 108 ) , reported on to EWARN which constitutes approximately 100 per cent completeness and 95 per cent timeliness of reporting. To date, of all cases, 18,906  ( 89.3 per cent )  cases have developed mild symptoms, 1,229 developed moderate/severe symptoms, and 1,040 cases were asymptomatic. 18,557  ( 87.6 per cent )  of the cases have already recovered from the infection. The total number of cases hospitalized at the time of testing are 425  ( 2.0 per cent ) . Out of the total number of cases 18,022  ( 85.3 per cent )  have recovered, and 2,656  ( 12.6 per cent )  are active cases. There have been 92,498 samples RT PCT tested in NWS  ( Aleppo 51,034 & Idleb 41,464 ) . Of the total, 1,850  ( 8.7 per cent )  were health care workers  ( physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and various medical technicians ) , and another 870  ( 4.1 per cent )  are other staff working in the healthcare facilities/community health workers.
[ 16th December,2020 Overall Syria ]  Several doctors died this week from the virus, including the head of the Neurological Surgery Department at the Damascus State Hospital, Bassam Al Homsi.
[ November 2020, Al Hasakeh NES ]  Measures reportedly implemented by local authorities to protect from COVID 19; Distribution of hygiene products 49% , Recommend staying home 40%, Prevention messages 28%, Close non essential businesses 19% and Enforce quarantine 11%.
[ 16th December,2020 Overall Syria ]  Meanwhile, inside opposition held territory in Idlib and parts of Aleppo, the number of positive cases rose to 18,774, up from 17,527 last week, including 9,187 active cases, 9,330 recoveries and 257 fatalities.
[ December, Overall Syria ]  As discussed in detail in Section E, several interviewees reported instances where people tried but failed to access Damascus's health services due to the prohibitive cost of transportation and treatment, danger at checkpoints, and a lack of capacity to admit patients with COVID 19 symptoms even in the capital
[ 30th November 2020, Overall Syria ]  In Syria, 7,797 laboratory confirmed cases have been reported by the MoH to date: 7 in Ar Raqqa; 22 in Deir Ez Zor; 35 in Al Hasakeh; 107 in Quneitra; 354 in Hama; 391 in Tartous; 399 in As Sweida; 400 in Dar'a; 783 in Lattakia; 880 in Rural Damascus; 1,222 in Homs; 1,422 in Aleppo; and 1,775 in Damascus. In total, 2,217 new cases have been announced since the last report on 28 October. The MoH has also announced 413 fatalities, an increase of 135, in addition to 3,500 recoveries; the CFR is approximately 4.9 per cent.
[ 31st Jan 2021, Al Hasakeh NES ]  Facing severe shortages, residents of the Hasakah area have resorted to digging additional wells, which risks over salinating soil in the region and undermining the agriculture sector.
About 60 per cent of teachers that Save the Children surveyed in Syria cited the threat of COVID 19 as one of the biggest reasons that force children to drop out of school.
[ 30th November 2020 ]  Reported cases in schools have also sharply increased in recent weeks, with 828 cases reported to date, more than double than as of 1 November  ( 399 cases ) . Of these, 420 were reported to be teachers and other staff, with the highest cases in Rural Damascus, Aleppo and Homs. These cases also highlight the challenges of preventing transmission in schools, particularly given the overall country context of overcrowded classrooms, insufficient qualified teaching personnel, and poor/damaged infrastructure.
[ 31st Jan 2021, Al Hasakeh NES ]  Water interruptions in the Hasakah area are primarily caused by cuts from its primary source, the Alouk water station, which is located near Ras al Ain in OPS territory and under the control of Turkish backed opposition factions. Intermittent disruptions have impacted this area since Turkey launched OPS in 2019, and they have escalated in recent months, with several multi day interruptions throughout this period and significant interruptions that lasted for more than 20 days in August, November, and December.
[ 21st November 2020 ]  As of 21 November, the MoH reported around 64,000 tests have been conducted by the Central Public Health Laboratory  ( CPHL )  in Damascus and the public health laboratories in Aleppo, Lattakia, Rural Damascus and Homs. The UN continues to advocate for the enhancement of laboratory and case investigation capacity across Syria, including in NES, and the timely communication of all relevant public health information.
[ August  October 2020, Northwest Syria ]  Of those respondents not wearing a mask, proportion that reported the following reasons for not wearing a mask: 72% said Wearing masks is too uncomfortable, 10% said Don't believe face masks are important/effective against COVID 19.
[ 31st Jan 2021, Al Hasakeh NES ]  Amid these water interruptions, new fuel shortages have also begun expanding in recent months. With demand rising in the winter, and with the smuggling and illicit sales to the GoS and Turkish backed opposition factions in Operation Euphrates Shield territory, the SNES has struggled to meet local needs.
[ December 2, GoS ]  The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Bassam Ibrahim, revealed in an exclusive interview with Al Watan that all medical personnel in hospitals are mobilized to confront the Corona virus, indicating the agreement to rationalize cold operations in various hospitals and take into account the situation of each of the educational hospitals in a number of governorates.
[ December 2, GoS ]  Ibrahim indicated that the operations were not completely stopped, but rather rationalized with the continued acceptance of all emergency cases in the various hospitals and the continuation of their work as required, while securing all the supplies and their needs throughout the day.
[ December 2, GoS ]  The minister also pointed out that visits to hospitals and companions were canceled except in the necessary cases that require their presence, while taking all measures and precautionary measures including sterilization, spatial spacing, wearing a mask permanently and hygiene, in addition to wearing special medical clothing for operations
[ December 2, GoS ]  He also explained that only specific departments have been designated for "Corona" and not a complete hospital, with the reception of all sick cases and the continuation of the work of the rest of the departments in the various specialized hospitals, stressing that there is coordination between all hospitals in terms of transferring a number of cases.
[ December 01, GoS ]  The Minister of Education in the government of the Syrian regime, Darem Al Tabaa, considered that it is illogical to stop school hours completely to limit the spread of the Corona virus. He said in a statement to Al Khabar TV today, December 1, that "there is no study in the world that links the continuation of school attendance with the high rates of corona infection."
In mid October, the GoS announced new economic measures, including a restructuring of income tax brackets and increase in the tax free threshold, and one time payments to civil servants and military personnel.
[ 23rd December, Overall Syria ]  Precautionary measures, even in areas where restrictions have eased, continue to also impact programming, with Health, Nutrition and Protection sector partners in particular reporting challenges in implementing alternative modalities, including due to poor mobile phone coverage in some areas and prolonged power outages
[ November 2, Idleb ]  The director of Al Mafraq camp in northern Idlib, Abu Nawaf, explains that the amount of water available per person ranges between 30 or 35 liters per day.
For bathing days, the available quantities of water become greater, and the water allocated to one family is barely enough, which causes a crisis that leads families to rationing the use of water, according to Mustafa Ali Al Muhammad, who is displaced from the countryside of Maarat al Numan.
The director of the "Syria Response Coordinators" team, Muhammad Hallaj, told the "Syria TV" website that the lack of water in the camps is one of the main reasons for the spread of Corona virus among the displaced.
[ 23 Dec, AL hol camp  ] To date, 13 cases of COVID 19 among residents has been confirmed, in addition to five healthcare workers and several distribution staff. Sadly, four residents have died  ( in hospitals located outside the camp ) , nine have recovered
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, Funding Overview ]  Funding requirements for Education sector are 264.4 Million USD, of which 91.1 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 173.4 Million USD.
[ 23 Dec, AL hol camp  ]  Recognizing that a complete lockdown of the camp would be near impossible to enforce, partners continue to advocate for enhanced preventive measures. Alternatives for some distributions have been agreed. Some activities, including in education and protection, are currently suspended.
[ 9th Dec, Overall Syria ]  It is understood that 64 of the samples have tested positive  ( an increase of three from the end of September ) ; 35 from Al Hasakeh  ( thee deaths ) , seven from Ar Raqqa, and 22 from Deir Ez Zor  ( one death ) . It remains unclear whether these cases are a duplication of positive cases recorded under the mechanism of the local authorities.
[ December 3, As Sweida ]  Al Gabriel pointed out that an isolation section was prepared in the hospital with the increase in infections with the Coronavirus, consisting of 24 beds, explaining that no more than 15 patients are admitted according to the oxygen outlet in the department because the hospital does not contain an oxygen generation station and the cylinders are relied upon, and after the increase in the number of cases, they are no longer. The patients were sufficient, which led to the introduction of liquid oxygen from Damascus to support the cylinders, indicating that the hospital lacked intensive care due to the transfer of all competitors to the National Hospital in Sweida, according to the plan of the Ministry of Health at the beginning of the pandemic
[ 9th Dec, AlHol  ] This is particularly true at the Al Hol internal displaced persons  ( IDP )  camp, where confirmed cases have been recorded in five separate phases, indicating that it may be impossible to contain the virus through isolation and contact tracing alone.These challenges are compounded by the reluctance of people to move to designated camplevel isolation areas if they are considered suspect, an underreporting of symptoms, and a lack of adherence to basic preventative measures  ( including the use of face masks )
[ 30th November 2020 ]  Border crossings remain impacted as Syria and neighboring countries continue implementation of precautionary measures. 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. From 15 November, authorities in Jordan introduced additional facilitations for some individuals, including Syrians and Jordan nationals with Syrian residency to cross into Syria via the Jaber/Nassib border provided certain conditions are met
[ October 2020, Overall Syria ]  Food security in Syria remained at critical levels and has been compounded by the collapse of the Syrian currency, high price of commodities and unilateral coercive measures. In October 2020, around half of the surveyed households  ( 49 percent )  reported poor and borderline food consumption, with the highest levels recorded among female headed households  ( 56 percent ) . Although the national average rate of inadequate food consumption  ( poor and borderline combined )  slightly decreased by five percentage points in October from September 2020, it remains 44 percent above levels in June 2020 and almost double the level recorded in October 2019.
[ October 2020 ]  The share of Syrian households facing poor food consumption remained steady at a high level in October  ( 17 percent ) , suggesting many people are significantly in need of food assistance. Moreover, compared to September 2020, more than double the interviewed households in Hama and Dar'a reported poor food consumption, reaching 27 percent and 11 percent, respectively, in October 2020.
[ October 2020 ]  Broken down by governorate, As Sweida and Lattakia recorded the highest proportion of surveyed households having lost one or more sources of income due to the pandemic, reaching 64 percent and 62 percent in October, respectively, with almost one out of four households in Lattakia and 31 percent of respondents in As Sweida having lost almost entirely their October income. Moreover, in October, around half the surveyed households  ( 51 percent )  who reported losses of income have poor or borderline food consumption, representing a 42 percent increase of those households since June 2020. In addition, 91 percent of these households reported having relied on at least one coping strategy in October 2020.
At about 1.8 million hectares, the planned wheat area in the entire country for the 2021 harvest is forecast to be similar to that of 2019/20. On average, 220 kg of seeds are sown on 1 hectare. The Government plans to import 1.3 million tonnes of wheat in the 2020/21 marketing year.
[ 2nd December 2020, Overall Syria ]  Director of Damascus Hospital, Dr. Ahmad Abbas affirmed that the number of suspected coronavirus cases admitted in the hospital nowadays has increased by 10 % compared to the last period.
[ November 20,overall syria ]  Health actors continue to report rising COVID 19 prevalence across Syria, with more than 27,000 COVID 19 cases confirmed to date; the total represents a more than 300 percent increase compared to the number of confirmed cases at the end of September
[ 29th Nov, 2020, Overall Syria ] Foreign and Expatriate Minister Faysal Mikdad highlighted the need for the World Food Program to redouble its efforts to implement the decisions of United Nations bodies related to facing the challenges of the novel Coronavirus and the Western economic siege on Syria.
[ November 20,overall syria ]  As of November 20, health actors had reported more than 13,500 confirmed COVID 19 cases in northwest Syria and nearly 6,500 cases in the northeast, while the Syrian Arab Republic Government  ( SARG )  Ministry of Health had reported nearly 7,000 confirmed cases in SARG held areas.
[ December 3, Homs ]  The director of school health in Homs, Dr. Ghayath Abbas, denied to “Al Watan' what is being circulated on some social media pages in Homs about the presence of dozens of cases of Coronavirus among students and teachers at Raed Al Darbouli School in Al Muhajireen neighborhood, stressing that there are only rumors and false news about this.
[ October 2020, Overall Syria ]  Between September and October 2020, the national average reduced Coping Strategy Index  ( rCSI )  increased from 17.7 to 18.4, marking the highest national average level since the beginning of 2020, driven primarily by returnee households who recorded an average increase by 7.3 points from September 2020, reaching 22.5 in October. Also, households' limited purchasing power played a key role in pushing households into adopting coping mechanisms. More than 64 percent of interviewed households reported relying on less preferred and less expensive food. Around 54 percent reduced the number of meals eaten per day and 46 percent of respondents restricted the consumption of adults to prioritize their children's food consumption needs.
[ 30th October 2020, NW Syria ]  The COVID 19 outbreak continued spreading in October. As of 30 October 2020, 5,683 cases of COVID 19 were officially confirmed by the Minister of Health in government held areas in Syria, including 285 fatalities, marking a 35 percent increase compared to the national rate of COVID 19 cases at the end of September. In addition to the dramatic surge announced in opposition held areas in northwest Syria, almost 100 new cases were being reported per day, reaching over 5,382 COVID 19 cases by end of October.
[ October 2020 ]  Additionally, the share of female headed households engaging in at least one food based coping mechanism was higher  ( 89 percent )  than the male headed households  ( 83 percent )  in October 2020. Moreover, mVAM October data revealed that around 14 percent of surveyed households reported to have taken their children  ( in the mandatory education age )  out of school in the last month due to lack of financial resources as well as having the children contribute to household income through engaging in income generating activities. This trend was more pronounced in Al Hasakeh  ( 33 percent )  and Deir ez Zor  ( 28 percent ) .
[ October 2020 ]  At the governorate level, the highest average rCSI was recorded in Lattakia  ( 21.6 )  and Quneitra  ( 21.0 ) , where around 87 percent and 96 percent of surveyed households in both governorates, respectively, mentioned having adopted at least one food based coping strategy in October 2020. While, the greatest increase in rCSI was reported in Hama  ( up by three points )  compared to September 2020, reaching 20.4 in October. Also, according to October mVAM data, 66 percent of Syrian interviewed households mentioned they bought food on credit, with peaks among returnees  ( 70 percent )  and IDPs  ( 66 percent )  compared to residents  ( 64 percent ) .
[ August  October 2020, Northwest Syria ]  96% of respondents use hand sanitizer if available before entering a public building and 60% of respondents have face mask.
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Nationwide, 82 percent of IDP households reported that their monthly income was insufficient to cover their needs. This proportion is even more staggering among those displaced for less than 6 months, none of whom reported income sufficiency. The number of displacements also plays a role.
Patients in need of ventilators were not admitted to government hospitals unless they paid a substantial bribe.
[ December, Overall Syria ]   8 Observers noted civilians are being charged more than $200 for COVID 19 tests
[ Jan 2021, Deir ez Zor governorate ]  In Abu Khashab Camp, Camp Overview Number of individuals: 10,277  | Household iexpenditure, Average monthly household expenditure: 245,347 SYP  ( 86 USD ) . Top three reported expenditure categories:
Food 100%
Communication  ( phone/internet )  82% 
Healthcare 79%
[ December, Overall Syria ]  Interviewees noted that Syrian Arab Red Crescent  ( SARC )  activities have not been significantly scaled up in response to COVID 19 in Daraa. Instead, its services have largely been limited to the distribution of soap and periodic transfers of patients to hospitals in Damascus.1
[ 9th Dec, Northwest Syria ] In NWS, all planned COVID 19 hospitals are now operational, at partial or full capacity
[ 2020, Overall Syria ]  Many Syrians suffer from psychological disorders, consequences of the traumas suffered during the conflict which has been ongoing for almost 10 years; hence communications assistance is therefore essential for their health. These calls are mainly made via WhatsApp thanks to TSF's connection.
[ December, Overall Syria ]  COVID 19 patients treated at home must pay for nursing care, as well as for PPE and oxygen, which are already scarce.
[ NE Syria ]  In mid October, the GoS announced new economic measures, including a restructuring of income tax brackets and increase in the tax free threshold, and one time payments to civil servants and military personnel. However, this is unlikely to provide much alleviation for the most vulnerable, particularly those without a formal income
the pharmaceutical industries were permitted in June to increase the prices of some medications, such as paracetamol, from 50 to 850 SYP.
[ 30th November 2020 ]  As outlined in previous reports, RRTs continue to collect and deliver samples to the CPHL or regional laboratories in Aleppo, Homs and Lattakia with WHO support. As of 27 November, approximately 40,236 samples had been collected from thirteen governorates since mid March, including 232 samples from Al Hasakeh, 109 from Deir Ez Zor and 13 from Ar Raqqa.
Civil society was preoccupied with making do without, as usual. Facebook groups were created to exchange medications, to avoid throwing away any drugs a sick person might need and could not find in pharmacies. Charities and newly created volunteer groups, such as Akmha, which is involved in public hygiene campaigns, engaged in individual initiatives to deliver oxygen canisters to the doorsteps of patients so that they would not need to leave their houses.
Informal diesel prices in January GoS: Rural Damascus 1,304 SYP ; Damascus 1,200 SYP ; Quneitra 1,146 SYP ; Dara'a 1,181 SYP ; As Sweida 1,233 SYP ; Tartous 1,006 SYP ; Lattakia 1,038 SYP ; Hama 1,000 SYP ; Homs 1,000 SYP
[ 21st November 2020 ]  A lockdown was also imposed on Al Malikeyyeh town from 3 November, and on 21 November, local authorities announced a complete lockdown in Qamishli, Al Hasakeh, At Tabqah and Ar Raqqa cities from 26 November to 5 December  ( but not other towns or rural areas within the relevant districts ) .
[ 15th November 2020, Syria ]  WHO has supported screening efforts at points of entry  ( PoE )  by providing PPEs, infrared thermometers, barriers, registration forms and one thermal scanner camera. Among 15 GoS designated PoEs, seven have now partially opened for international travelers, including airports in Damascus, Aleppo and Lattakia, and from 15 November, at Nasib crossing in Dar'a for travel from Jordan.
[ 27 APR 2021, NES ]  % of SDs with majority of population in need of; 
  53 % Soap or Water, 
  77% masks and 
  83% disinfectant.
[ November 21, NES, lockdown ] 8  Facilitating the movement of farmers and distributing fuel to citizens. 9   The Internal Security Forces must implement the prohibition measures according to the content of the decision
[ 23rd December, GOS ]  In the reporting period, likely due to the acceleration of reported cases and low community compliance, the GoS has issued statements reinforcing mandates for preventive measures, such as face masks, to be observed in public institutions, including banks, and on public transport
Khuloud Saba, a public health researcher at the University of Edinburgh who focuses on Syria's medical system, tells SyriaUntold that government handling of the pandemic has been failing due to “information blackout, data loss and lying' on the part of Damascus. But Syria stood out because of data “blind spots.' Movement between military checkpoints, cities and from foreign countries went unsupervised. the US and Russian forces whose movement there was unmonitored, even as infections may have spread among soldiers. But these measures could oftentimes be circumvented with bribery and corruption, as SyriaUntold reported in September.
[ 20 April 2021, North Syria ]  Northern Syria, which is under the control of the opposition factions, is expecting the first batch of coronavirus vaccines to arrive in the coming few days. In statements to Alsouria Net, the director of community programs at the Ministry of Health in the Syrian Interim Government Rami Kelzy said that they expect to receive the first patch of AstraZeneca as early as this week.
[ December 6, GoS ] The minister added: Syria's need of wheat today is two million tons annually to secure our need of bread according to the current population residing in Syria. We need annually 360 thousand tons of seeds, and about 800 thousand tons for other uses: bulgur   macaroni   semolina
[ December 3, Tartous ]   The hospital has taken several measures recently, including expanding the isolation department by increasing the number of beds in it by adding 60 new beds to bring the number of beds in the department to 114 beds, in addition to intensive care. Stopping cold operations to relieve congestion within the hospital.
According to the interviews conducted by Women Now in Idlib and Aleppo governorates in May, 40% of women reported giving more chores to girls
[ December 3, Tartous ]  With all the central and local decisions and reports issued to limit the spread of the Corona virus and to limit the high number of infections in Tartous Governorate, recklessness remains the master of the situation among most residents, as condolences are still receiving mourners despite a decision from Tartous Governorate to close the funeral and wedding halls for a month , However, the exceptions that are given to open the lounges still continue, and the cafes still receive their visitors who love hookah without shame, in addition to the means of transport that still cram their passengers with seats under the pretext of great crowding.
According to interviews conducted by Women Now in Idlib and Aleppo governorates, 17% of women participants reported being victims of SGBV, of which few attributed it to the pandemic and subsequent preventive measures
[ December 3, Tartous ]  Some of them wear the mask and some of them are not concerned with this matter and unfortunately many citizens still do not take this epidemic seriously, and it is strange what some families do when burying the deceased with the Corona virus, where the body is removed from the sterile bag and they follow the burial procedures as if nothing had happened. Herein lies the disaster.
[ December 3, Tartous ]  Dr. Iskandar Ammar   Director of the General Authority for Al Basil Hospital in Tartous confirmed to "Tishreen" that the number of injuries has tripled from last week.
[ December 6, Lattakia ]  Atira added that the Corona virus is currently in the ascending graph, and it is expected that the peak stage will be according to the graphical line from the current period until the end of the current month, at which time it will start   as we hope   the declining phase, indicating the need to adhere to the precautionary measures such as wearing masks and keep physical distancing to limit the transmission of infection and help the sector Health to cope with the epidemic.
[ December 6, Lattakia ]  Regarding the injury of the medical staff, Atira indicated that sterilization and preventive measures are complete in the hospital, and no infections were recorded within the isolation department, but rather all from contact within the doctor's own vicinity outside the hospital. Alloush indicated that only one infection was recorded within the medical staff with an infection inside the isolation department from the beginning of the epidemic to its date, and the rest of the injuries resulted from contact outside the hospital, stressing that the means of protection for the staff are well secured for all workers alike.
[ December 3, Syria ]  And Sputnik stated that in most cases the vaccination is easy to tolerate with the possibility of feeling unwell, which is a normal individual reaction of the body and one of the signs of the formation of immunity. The note indicated that 5.7 percent of patients may experience body and muscle pain, chills, fever, headache, or a high temperature of up to 37, and 4.7 percent have pain, itching, swelling, and redness at the injection site, while 1 may be felt. 5 percent of those vaccinated with a stuffy nose, runny nose or sore throat.
[ January 9 ,GoS ]  The head of the Doctors Syndicate, Dr. Kamal Asad Amer, announced the death of 130 doctors during the last period, 100 of whom were confirmed dead due to their infection with the virus and the rest due to other diseases, but some of them were suspected of being infected with the virus, but it was not diagnosed.
[ 14 Mar 2021, NES  ( Al Hasakeh )  ]  The General Director of Al Hasakeh Water Corporation, Eng. Mahmoud Al Okla, indicated that pumping drinking water will resume today after the station is being resupplied with electric current, and the pumping will be directed to the eastern and western Al Nashwa neighborhood according to the rationing program approved by the Public Corporation for Drinking Water.
[ March 2021, GoS ]  Out of total Population  ( 13,976,477 ) , the population at high COVID risk are 12,717,961.
[ October 2020, Syria ]  Men reported that seeking employment is the top reason they were out of work  ( 30 percent ) , while women reported childcare as the top reason  ( 36 percent ) .
[ December, Overall Syria ]  Although official reports indicate no more than 6,684 cases of COVID 19  ( and 345 deaths )  in government controlled areas since reporting began in March 2020, a recent Imperial College report  ( September 2020 )  estimated that only 1.25 percent of the COVID 19 deaths that have occurred in Damascus have been reported, making it likely the true number of total cases in Syria is significantly higher.3
[ December, Overall Syria ]  Furthermore, the pandemic has struck Syria at a particularly challenging time for the economy; sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United States have contributed greatly to the currency devaluation.
[ December, Daraa ]  The weakened economy has impacted access to health care in Daraa, where government provided services are inadequate, and patients must pay for transportation to functioning public facilities or seek care in the costly private sector
[ 17 March 2021, Overall Syria ]  Syria will take delivery within weeks of its first COVID 19 vaccines from the global vaccine sharing platform COVAX, allowing it to kick off its national inoculation programme as early as next month, the UN health agency's country head said on Wednesday, reported Reuters.
[ 08/02/2021 ]   [ NES ]  Measures intended to limit the spread of the virus were extended, including the cancellation of markets, gathering restrictions and suspension of in person schooling in both the Idleb area and northern Aleppo.
[ December, Daraa ]  According to multiple sources, there are about four quarantine or isolation centers in Daraa, which receive referrals from hospitals, primary health care providers, and security forces who conduct contact tracing
The majority of IDP sites in NWS are self settled  ( over 90% according to the sites listed in the CCCM database )  and often lack proper infrastructure, site planning and camp management systems; which increases potential fire hazards and creates particular challenges in responding to incidents, such as access in an emergency situation.
[ December, Overall Syria ]  Health care facilities damaged during the fighting, along with a lack of supplies and health care providers, have hindered COVID 19 response efforts in Daraa
Many IDPs are having to resort to using inappropriate devices and fuel types out of necessity, such as burning mixed fuel, cloth, cartoons and plastic. Increasing fuel prices creates additional burdens on IDPs to be able to afford fuel for cooking and heating. In some other cases, cooking or heating stoves being poorly connected has increased fire hazards.
[ October 2020, NW Syria ]  On 6 October, a vehicle borne IED exploded in Al Bab city and reportedly killed 21 people including four children and injured at least 80 others. Three of the people injured are NGO workers working as part of the northwest's COVID 19 referral system.
As of 30 November, according to updates provided by 10 NES NGOs, covering 88 health facilities, three health facilities were closed or partially closed, including one in Raqqa  ( Mahmoudli ) , one in Al Hasakeh city, and one in Kobane
[ October 2020, NW Syria ]  The COVID 19 pandemic continues to rise across the country, affecting population in NW Syria the most. As of 31 October, total 5,683 cases and 288 deaths have been reported  ( case fatality rate 5,1 per cent ) . However, data needs to be interpreted with caution, as under reporting is probable due to challenges around testing, tracing, and treatment.
[ October 2020, Syria ]  After a temporary reduction of new born care training activities due to COVID 19 pandemic, while taking appropriate IPC measures, 395 health workers were trained in neonatal care, now totalling 1,630 since the beginning of the year
[ 03/02/2021, Overall Syria ]  Dr Akjemal Magtymova, WHO representative in Damascus, said the body's COVAX programme plans to immunize 5 million Syrians   20% of the population across all parts of the country   despite the conflict now entering its 11th year.
[ 08/02/2021, Overall Syria ]  Weather conditions worsened the humanitarian situation, with heavy rains during the month causing damage in numerous IDP sites, damaging tents and inducing flooding, in turn resulting in access issues.
[ October 2020, Overall Syria ]  Major humanitarian needs persisted across all sectors and were exacerbated by the continued socio economic downturn and the COVID 19 pandemic. The pandemic continued affecting Syrian people, especially those living in densely populated areas, camps and informal settlements.
[ October 2020, Syria ]  To date, 67,969 children  ( 34,583 boys and 33,330 )  and 18,419 caregivers  ( 4,145 men and 14,274 women )  received structured psychosocial support services  ( PSS )  among which 7,356 children received PSS remotely as precautionary measures to prevent COVID 19.
[ Feb 5th, 2021, Syria ]  The floods are the latest shock to the education system. More than two million children are already out of school in the region because of the conflict, lack of funding and Covid 19 measures.
[ 08/02/2021, NWS ]  Fewer displacements were recorded in northwest Syria in November than in recent months, with 29,785 displacements reported by the CCCM Cluster.
[ 30 April 2021, GoS ]  Health Ministry said that 118 new coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, while 190 patients have recovered and 11 have passed away.
[ 27 APR 2021, NWS ]  % of SDs with majority of population in need of;   63% Soap or Water,   63% masks and   67% disinfectant
[ 29 APR, GoS ]  Health Ministry stated that 124 new coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, while 188 patients have recovered and 13 have passed away.
[  December 7, GoS ]  The head of the Syrian Doctors Syndicate, Dr. Kamal Amer, said: “There are many doctors who have died in the Corona pandemic, but there are 48 doctors who have tested positive for us.'
[ March 2, Deir Ez Zor ]  Rabih Al Ali, Director of Deir Ezzor Water Corporation confirmed that the rehabilitation of the Western Hatla water station in the northeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor has begun with a capacity of 160 cubic meters, and the work is expected to be completed within 45 days, bringing the number of water stations that have been rehabilitated so far to 66. In addition, a main line was replaced, starting with the Municipal School and ending with Hassan Al Atrah School, with a distance of 700 meters.
Nationally, 54 percent of female headed HHs and 60 percent of very vulnerable households report feeling safe conducting their daily activities.
[ 5 December, NES, Lockdown ]  D  All places of worship shall be closed except for  ( Friday prayers, Sunday Mass ) , with all preventive measures taken And the necessary health. All major gatherings  ( wedding halls   funeral tents, conference meetings )  are under penalty the responsibility.
[ November 2020, Syria ]  As of 30 November, 7,797 COVID 19 cases  ( 413 fatalities and 3,500 recoveries with an increase of approximately 2,000 cases in one month. Amongst those cases, 239 health workers were confirmed by the Syrian Ministry of Health  ( MoH )
[  December 6, Tartous ]  The Director of Health in Tartous, Dr. Ahmed Ammar, denied what was rumored about reducing working hours in clinics as a result of the spread of the Corona virus. Dr. Ahmed Ammar told Al Khabar TV, "There is no reduction in working hours in health centers in Tartous Governorate, and this news is completely untrue," adding that "work in clinics continues, and hospitals work 24 hours."
[ November 2020, Syria ]  UNRWA requires US$ 212.8 million to sustain the delivery of humanitarian assistance, basic services and protection interventions to the 438,000 Palestine refugees estimated to remain in Syria. As of 30 November 2020, a total of US$ 56.9 million were pledged or received from donors and partners, representing 26.74 per cent of total requirements.
[ 5 December, NES, Lockdown ]  Co presidency of the Executive Council of North and East Syria Decide the following: 1  A partial curfew is imposed in all areas of the Autonomous Administration in northern and eastern Syria for a period of fifteen Days starting from Sunday morning, 6/12/2020 until 20/12/2020, inclusively according to the following: a. All shops and stores selling food and vegetables are opened and closed at the time 4 o'clock in the afternoon, with the exception of the major markets  ( bazaars   Friday Market, Sunday Market.
[ 5 December, NES, Lockdown ]  B   All schools, universities and educational facilities shall be opened while preserving health prevention and measures.
[ 5 December, NES, Lockdown ]  C  It is allowed for the movement of buses leaving and coming to and from the Autonomous Administration areas in northern and eastern Syria.
[ November 2020, Syria ]  Fifty five Palestine refugees have tested positive and six have died from COVID 19 since mid March. Seventytwo UNRWA staff have tested positive for COVID 19 since mid March and 37 staff remain in quarantine at the end of the reporting period.
[ Jan 2021 ]  New regulations by the Government of Turkey will also likely require that people crossing the Syria Turkey border will need a negative COVID 19 test. All internal crossings between NWS and NES remain closed, however, not due to COVID 19 restrictions.
[ 26 January 2021, NWS ]  Confirmed COVID 19 cases in northwest Syria are rising at lower rates than before. 82,751 tests have been conducted to date, with 20,939 cases confirmed as of 25 January – 11,489 cases in the Idleb area and 9,450 in northern Aleppo governorate.
[ January 12, GoS ]  In a statement to Al Watan, the head of the Milk and Cheese Association, Abdul Rahman Al Saidi, expected that a significant decrease will occur within a month of this date, to reach 25 percent very soon for the various types of cheese and milk. This is due to the current suspension of exports to Lebanon due to the current situation and the repercussions of Corona, not to mention the weak current purchasing power and the noticeable rise in prices of various goods and materials.
[ 16 Dec 2020, GoS ]  "Hassaba" indicated that the numbers of infections that are announced are only those that undergo PCR tests and show a positive result, stressing that there are many times the announced numbers, and all of them receive treatment in clinics and homes, according to his statements to the government news agency SANA.
[ December 3, Lattakia ]  The Director of Education in Lattakia, Omran Abu Khalil, added, “Also, 15 classrooms were closed after recording cases of Coronavirus infection after symptoms appeared on them.'
Abu Khalil said, "The period of classroom closures for people does not exceed 5 days, interspersed with severe sterilization of the closed classroom, in addition to swabs for students, as part of a preventive program." '
[ March 26,Qunaitra ]  A member of the Health Sector Executive Office, Saleh Sweid, indicated the increase in the number of patients coming to the General Authority of the Martyr Mamdouh Abaza Hospital in Quneitra, who suffer from symptoms and respiratory problems, and who are suspected of being infected with the virus, Noting the increase in the number of those admitted to the isolation department during the past week, as 15 positive cases were recorded within two days only.
Additionally, on 15 December, the Government of Syria Cabinet of Ministers announced the reopening of Aleppo, Lattakia and Qamishli airports starting from 21 December. Starting 15 November, authorities in Jordan introduced additional facilitations for some individuals, including Syrians and Jordanian nationals with Syrian residency to cross into Syria via the Jaber/Nassib border.
[ March 26,Qunaitra ]  Sweid confirmed the governor's directives to manage Abaza Hospital and the Health Directorate to receive all cases and provide the necessary treatment for them with all available capabilities and the possibility of opening additional isolation departments in case of necessity and the high number of injuries, pointing to the readiness of the isolation section in the Baath centers and the fire brigade headquarters after securing All supplies and supplies.
[ 27 APR 2021, GoS ]  % of SDs with majority of population in need of; 
  39% Soap or Water, 
  44% masks and 
  48% disinfectant.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, Funding Overview ]  Funding requirements for WASH sector are 314.4 Million USD, of which 59.6 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 254.8 Million USD.
[ 30th December 2020, Syria ]  The Health Ministry on Wednesday announced that 105 new coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, adding that 56 coronavirus patients recovered and 10 others passed away.
[ Dec 2020 ]  In NES, local authorities announced on 5 December that civilian movements by public transports will be allowed again starting 6 December. However, access through internal crossing points continued to be restricted in large part due to the impact of widespread lockdown measures which had been implemented, including 10 day full lockdowns in Tabqa and Raqqa cities.
[ Dec 2020 ]  At a meeting of the Whole of Syria Strategic Steering Group on 14 December, COVID 19 vaccination roll out planning via COVAX was discussed with all response hubs.
[ 30th December 2020, Syria ]  In a statement, the Ministry noted that the total number of the coronavirus infections registered in Syria has reached 11,243 cases up till now, of which 5,248 cases have recovered and 696 have passed away.
[ 14th January 2021, NW Syria ]  This adds to the difficulty of procuring personal protective equipment  ( PPE )  for healthcare workers. “Out of 600 doctors in northwest Syria, 273 have been infected, and 20 passed away,' al Fares said.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, COVID 19 RP Funding Overview ]  COVID 19 Response Plan: Funding requirements for Health sector are 158 Million USD, of which 66 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 91.9 Million USD.
[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  In Syria, there are 14.2 million people in need in the sectors of food and livelihoods.
[ 24 Nov 2020, Whole of Syria, Funding Overview ]  Funding requirements for Early Recovery and Livelihoods sector are 174.4 Million USD, of which 17.3 Million USD have been funded, leaving a gap of 157.1 Million USD.