When analysing the mixed movements from Venezuela, an average of 89% of the persons surveyed stated that their main reasons for leav  ing were the difficulties they faced in accessing health and food. These are fundamental rights that cannot be satisfied given Venezuela's current situation, which affects the economy, the normal functioning of institutions and pub  lic order and, therefore, the full enjoyment of rights, as reported by most of the older persons interviewed. Other important aspects include the family's wellbeing, and the lack of access to work and income.


When analysing the mixed movements from Syria, an average of 89% of the persons surveyed stated that their main reasons for leav  ing were the difficulties they faced in accessing health and food. These are fundamental rights that cannot be satisfied given Syria's current situation, which affects the economy, the normal functioning of institutions and pub  lic order and, therefore, the full enjoyment of rights, as reported by most of the older persons interviewed. Other important aspects include the family's wellbeing, and the lack of access to work and income.


When analysing the mixed movements from Canada, an average of 89% of the persons surveyed stated that their main reasons for leav  ing were the difficulties they faced in accessing health and food. These are fundamental rights that cannot be satisfied given Canada's current situation, which affects the economy, the normal functioning of institutions and pub  lic order and, therefore, the full enjoyment of rights, as reported by most of the older persons interviewed. Other important aspects include the family's wellbeing, and the lack of access to work and income.


[ Syria 2019, Food insecurity and nutrition ]  De escalation of the conflict in the past few years has led to improvements in food security and market access, yet restrictions on delivering goods remain high.


[ Venezuela 2019, Food insecurity and nutrition ]  De escalation of the conflict in the past few years has led to improvements in food security and market access, yet restrictions on delivering goods remain high.


[ Canada 2019, Food insecurity and nutrition ]  De escalation of the conflict in the past few years has led to improvements in food security and market access, yet restrictions on delivering goods remain high.


May 21_NWS: The resilience of local communities and the health system in the northwest Syria has weakened considerably during the last few months with the relentless military offensive by the Government of Syria and its allies, which began in December 2019.

Impact->Impact on systems, services and networks


May 21_NWS: The resilience of local communities and the health system in the northwest Venezuela has weakened considerably during the last few months with the relentless military offensive by the Government of Venezuela and its allies, which began in December 2019.


May 21_NWS: The resilience of local communities and the health system in the northwest Canada has weakened considerably during the last few months with the relentless military offensive by the Government of Canada and its allies, which began in December 2019.


[ September 10, NWS, # of cases increased  ] “The number of cases and deaths of COVID 19 has drastically increased in the past weeks and it is being underreported by the authorities and WHO in Syria. Doctors and medical workers are left alone to deal with this crisis, they're being intimidated by security not to speak up about the deteriorating health situation.'

Humanitarian conditions->Physical and mental well being


[ September 10, NWS, # of cases increased  ] “The number of cases and deaths of COVID 19 has drastically increased in the past weeks and it is being underreported by the authorities and WHO in Venezuela. Doctors and medical workers are left alone to deal with this crisis, they're being intimidated by security not to speak up about the deteriorating health situation.'


[ September 10, NWS, # of cases increased  ] “The number of cases and deaths of COVID 19 has drastically increased in the past weeks and it is being underreported by the authorities and WHO in Canada. Doctors and medical workers are left alone to deal with this crisis, they're being intimidated by security not to speak up about the deteriorating health situation.'


[ October 6, NES, # of cases ]  As of 6 October, 1,998 people have tested positive for COVID 19 in Northeast Syria  ( NES ) , including 503 recoveries and 71 fatalities.1 Reports from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs  ( OCHA )  indicate that the majority of newly confirmed cases in NES  ( 53% )  are in Al Hasakeh, with upward trends in other areas as well.


[ October 6, NES, # of cases ]  As of 6 October, 1,998 people have tested positive for COVID 19 in Northeast Venezuela  ( NES ) , including 503 recoveries and 71 fatalities.1 Reports from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs  ( OCHA )  indicate that the majority of newly confirmed cases in NES  ( 53% )  are in Al Hasakeh, with upward trends in other areas as well.


[ October 6, NES, # of cases ]  As of 6 October, 1,998 people have tested positive for COVID 19 in Northeast Canada  ( NES ) , including 503 recoveries and 71 fatalities.1 Reports from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs  ( OCHA )  indicate that the majority of newly confirmed cases in NES  ( 53% )  are in Al Hasakeh, with upward trends in other areas as well.


[ November 9, NWS ]  This drastic rise in the number of cases in northwest Syria comes as the area is still suffering from airstrikes by the Assad regime forces and its allies.


[ November 9, NWS ]  This drastic rise in the number of cases in northwest Venezuela comes as the area is still suffering from airstrikes by the Assad regime forces and its allies.


[ November 9, NWS ]  This drastic rise in the number of cases in northwest Canada comes as the area is still suffering from airstrikes by the Assad regime forces and its allies.


[ January 9, Syria ]  The areas in northeastern Syria did not receive adequate healthcare assistance, which is the responsibility of the international community, he added.

Priority interventions->Expressed by population


[ January 9, Venezuela ]  The areas in northeastern Venezuela did not receive adequate healthcare assistance, which is the responsibility of the international community, he added.


[ January 9, Canada ]  The areas in northeastern Canada did not receive adequate healthcare assistance, which is the responsibility of the international community, he added.


[ Jan 2020 2021, Overall Syria ]  The rate of individuals living in extreme poverty has increased to untenable levels. In January 2020, an extremely significant 93 percent lived in extreme poverty while 6 percent lived in poverty and 1 percent were vulnerable to poverty. By January 2021, 98 percent of individuals were reportedly living in extreme poverty and 2 percent were in poverty.


[ Jan 2020 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  The rate of individuals living in extreme poverty has increased to untenable levels. In January 2020, an extremely significant 93 percent lived in extreme poverty while 6 percent lived in poverty and 1 percent were vulnerable to poverty. By January 2021, 98 percent of individuals were reportedly living in extreme poverty and 2 percent were in poverty.


[ Jan 2020 2021, Overall Canada ]  The rate of individuals living in extreme poverty has increased to untenable levels. In January 2020, an extremely significant 93 percent lived in extreme poverty while 6 percent lived in poverty and 1 percent were vulnerable to poverty. By January 2021, 98 percent of individuals were reportedly living in extreme poverty and 2 percent were in poverty.


[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  A monitoring exercise accompanying the campaign showed that 13 per cent of respondents thought the vaccine was not safe. Forty five per cent had concerns about vaccine side effects and effectiveness.

Information and communication->Knowledge and info gaps (pop)


[ May 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  A monitoring exercise accompanying the campaign showed that 13 per cent of respondents thought the vaccine was not safe. Forty five per cent had concerns about vaccine side effects and effectiveness.


[ May 2021, Overall Canada ]  A monitoring exercise accompanying the campaign showed that 13 per cent of respondents thought the vaccine was not safe. Forty five per cent had concerns about vaccine side effects and effectiveness.


[ November 12, Syria, access/ economic ]  Relatives of COVID 19 patients, medical professionals and humanitarian workers have told Amnesty International that public hospitals have been forced to turn patients away due to a lack of beds, oxygen tanks and ventilators. In desperation, some residents have been forced to rent oxygen tanks and ventilators at exorbitant fees.


[ November 12, Venezuela, access/ economic ]  Relatives of COVID 19 patients, medical professionals and humanitarian workers have told Amnesty International that public hospitals have been forced to turn patients away due to a lack of beds, oxygen tanks and ventilators. In desperation, some residents have been forced to rent oxygen tanks and ventilators at exorbitant fees.


[ November 12, Canada, access/ economic ]  Relatives of COVID 19 patients, medical professionals and humanitarian workers have told Amnesty International that public hospitals have been forced to turn patients away due to a lack of beds, oxygen tanks and ventilators. In desperation, some residents have been forced to rent oxygen tanks and ventilators at exorbitant fees.


[ April 2021, Overall Syria ]  The national average price of a two year old alive male sheep increased by seven percent m o m and by 112 percent y o y, reaching SYP 536,346/sheep in April 2021.


[ April 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  The national average price of a two year old alive male sheep increased by seven percent m o m and by 112 percent y o y, reaching SYP 536,346/sheep in April 2021.


[ April 2021, Overall Canada ]  The national average price of a two year old alive male sheep increased by seven percent m o m and by 112 percent y o y, reaching SYP 536,346/sheep in April 2021.


As of 7 July 2020, northeast  ( NE )  Syria had reported six cases of COVID 19 since the start of the outbreak in March, with one death reported on 2 April.


As of 7 July 2020, northeast  ( NE )  Venezuela had reported six cases of COVID 19 since the start of the outbreak in March, with one death reported on 2 April.


As of 7 July 2020, northeast  ( NE )  Canada had reported six cases of COVID 19 since the start of the outbreak in March, with one death reported on 2 April.


[ 7 April 2021, Northeast Syria ]  The number of positive cases in the northeast has increased to a total of 11,029 cases this week from 9,898 cases a week earlier, including 9,289 active cases, 1,340 recoveries, and 400 fatalities.


[ 7 April 2021, Northeast Venezuela ]  The number of positive cases in the northeast has increased to a total of 11,029 cases this week from 9,898 cases a week earlier, including 9,289 active cases, 1,340 recoveries, and 400 fatalities.


[ 7 April 2021, Northeast Canada ]  The number of positive cases in the northeast has increased to a total of 11,029 cases this week from 9,898 cases a week earlier, including 9,289 active cases, 1,340 recoveries, and 400 fatalities.


[ March 2021, Overall Syria ]  Due to COVID 19 restriction measures, community centres continued operating at reduced capacity during the reporting period. In addition, delays in obtaining approvals for the signing of partnership agreements in first three months of the year affected the implementation of the activities within the community centres as well as ORV  ( off road vehicle )  activities.


[ March 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  Due to COVID 19 restriction measures, community centres continued operating at reduced capacity during the reporting period. In addition, delays in obtaining approvals for the signing of partnership agreements in first three months of the year affected the implementation of the activities within the community centres as well as ORV  ( off road vehicle )  activities.


[ March 2021, Overall Canada ]  Due to COVID 19 restriction measures, community centres continued operating at reduced capacity during the reporting period. In addition, delays in obtaining approvals for the signing of partnership agreements in first three months of the year affected the implementation of the activities within the community centres as well as ORV  ( off road vehicle )  activities.


[ January 2021, Syria ]  Social distancing rules in schools to limit the spread of COVID19  require setting markers  ( drawing lines with a distance of 1 meter )  to clarify social distancing in public facilities  ( toilets   taps )  and in corridors. The study showed setting markers to clarify social distancing distances within 415 )  % 12 schools )  of schools. While no markers were set to clarify social distancing within 2,926 )  %88 schools )  of schools. Figure  ( 115 )  Number / percentage of schools according to setting specifications to the application of the social distancing rules


[ January 2021, Venezuela ]  Social distancing rules in schools to limit the spread of COVID19  require setting markers  ( drawing lines with a distance of 1 meter )  to clarify social distancing in public facilities  ( toilets   taps )  and in corridors. The study showed setting markers to clarify social distancing distances within 415 )  % 12 schools )  of schools. While no markers were set to clarify social distancing within 2,926 )  %88 schools )  of schools. Figure  ( 115 )  Number / percentage of schools according to setting specifications to the application of the social distancing rules


[ January 2021, Canada ]  Social distancing rules in schools to limit the spread of COVID19  require setting markers  ( drawing lines with a distance of 1 meter )  to clarify social distancing in public facilities  ( toilets   taps )  and in corridors. The study showed setting markers to clarify social distancing distances within 415 )  % 12 schools )  of schools. While no markers were set to clarify social distancing within 2,926 )  %88 schools )  of schools. Figure  ( 115 )  Number / percentage of schools according to setting specifications to the application of the social distancing rules


[ 4 January 2021, Overall Syria ]  Due to movement restrictions, all health organizations postponed their polio vaccination campaigns. Most mobile clinics and community health centres providing SRH services closed or reduced their activities


[ 4 January 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  Due to movement restrictions, all health organizations postponed their polio vaccination campaigns. Most mobile clinics and community health centres providing SRH services closed or reduced their activities


[ 4 January 2021, Overall Canada ]  Due to movement restrictions, all health organizations postponed their polio vaccination campaigns. Most mobile clinics and community health centres providing SRH services closed or reduced their activities


[ 23 April 2021, Overall Syria ]  Recommendations ( Emergency response ) : Urgently advocate for increased agricultural support to boost local crop and livestock production, especially while food prices remain high.

Priority interventions->Expressed by humanitarian staff


[ 23 April 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  Recommendations ( Emergency response ) : Urgently advocate for increased agricultural support to boost local crop and livestock production, especially while food prices remain high.


[ 23 April 2021, Overall Canada ]  Recommendations ( Emergency response ) : Urgently advocate for increased agricultural support to boost local crop and livestock production, especially while food prices remain high.


[ January 9, Syria ]  The statements made by the regime's Ministry of Health that Syria will soon obtain the COVID 19 vaccine sparked a national and international debate, on whether Syria is prepared to receive, store, distribute, and embark on vaccination programs, considering the country's current logistic, economic, and social conditions.


[ January 9, Venezuela ]  The statements made by the regime's Ministry of Health that Venezuela will soon obtain the COVID 19 vaccine sparked a national and international debate, on whether Venezuela is prepared to receive, store, distribute, and embark on vaccination programs, considering the country's current logistic, economic, and social conditions.


[ January 9, Canada ]  The statements made by the regime's Ministry of Health that Canada will soon obtain the COVID 19 vaccine sparked a national and international debate, on whether Canada is prepared to receive, store, distribute, and embark on vaccination programs, considering the country's current logistic, economic, and social conditions.


[ April 2021, Overall Syria ]  The national average level of poor food consumption in the last six months: November 14%, December 17%, January 16%, February 18%, March 18% and April 14%. The national average level of borderline food consumption in the last six months: November 32%, December 27%, January 31%, February 29%, March 33% and April 29%.


[ April 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  The national average level of poor food consumption in the last six months: November 14%, December 17%, January 16%, February 18%, March 18% and April 14%. The national average level of borderline food consumption in the last six months: November 32%, December 27%, January 31%, February 29%, March 33% and April 29%.


[ April 2021, Overall Canada ]  The national average level of poor food consumption in the last six months: November 14%, December 17%, January 16%, February 18%, March 18% and April 14%. The national average level of borderline food consumption in the last six months: November 32%, December 27%, January 31%, February 29%, March 33% and April 29%.


[ January 2021, Syria ]  The rules of social distancing in schools to reduce the spread of COVID19  require rearranging the desks in a way that allows for a  2meter space between the students and the teacher, and 1 meter space between the students. In the schools in which the social distancing rules were applied  ( 857 schools )  of schools, the study show that desks have been rearranged within 603 )  %70 schools )  of schools so that the social distancing rules are applied, whereas desks weren't arranged in 254 )  %30 schools )  of schools, which increases the likelihood of Covid19  transmission.


[ January 2021, Venezuela ]  The rules of social distancing in schools to reduce the spread of COVID19  require rearranging the desks in a way that allows for a  2meter space between the students and the teacher, and 1 meter space between the students. In the schools in which the social distancing rules were applied  ( 857 schools )  of schools, the study show that desks have been rearranged within 603 )  %70 schools )  of schools so that the social distancing rules are applied, whereas desks weren't arranged in 254 )  %30 schools )  of schools, which increases the likelihood of Covid19  transmission.


[ January 2021, Canada ]  The rules of social distancing in schools to reduce the spread of COVID19  require rearranging the desks in a way that allows for a  2meter space between the students and the teacher, and 1 meter space between the students. In the schools in which the social distancing rules were applied  ( 857 schools )  of schools, the study show that desks have been rearranged within 603 )  %70 schools )  of schools so that the social distancing rules are applied, whereas desks weren't arranged in 254 )  %30 schools )  of schools, which increases the likelihood of Covid19  transmission.


[ March 2021, Overall Syria ]  Diesel fuel and other forms of energy are essential for groundwater extraction for irrigation purposes, transportation of products and inputs to markets, food processing and preservation. The high cost and extremely limited availability of diesel fuel, in particular, will have adverse effects on agricultural production and may affect food and nutrition security.


[ March 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  Diesel fuel and other forms of energy are essential for groundwater extraction for irrigation purposes, transportation of products and inputs to markets, food processing and preservation. The high cost and extremely limited availability of diesel fuel, in particular, will have adverse effects on agricultural production and may affect food and nutrition security.


[ March 2021, Overall Canada ]  Diesel fuel and other forms of energy are essential for groundwater extraction for irrigation purposes, transportation of products and inputs to markets, food processing and preservation. The high cost and extremely limited availability of diesel fuel, in particular, will have adverse effects on agricultural production and may affect food and nutrition security.


[ Syria, February ] High numbers of fatalities have been reported, particularly in areas under government control where the names of around 165 doctors who have died, presumably from COVID 19, have been released


[ Venezuela, February ] High numbers of fatalities have been reported, particularly in areas under government control where the names of around 165 doctors who have died, presumably from COVID 19, have been released


[ Canada, February ] High numbers of fatalities have been reported, particularly in areas under government control where the names of around 165 doctors who have died, presumably from COVID 19, have been released


[ Syria, July ]  On 7 July 2021, the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection increased the liter price of Octane 95 gasoline from 2,500 SYP to 3,000 SYP. This represents the third rise in Octane 95 gasoline prices since January 2021. Also, the liter price of the subsidized diesel has been increased from 187 SYP to 500 SYP


[ Venezuela, July ]  On 7 July 2021, the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection increased the liter price of Octane 95 gasoline from 2,500 SYP to 3,000 SYP. This represents the third rise in Octane 95 gasoline prices since January 2021. Also, the liter price of the subsidized diesel has been increased from 187 SYP to 500 SYP


[ Canada, July ]  On 7 July 2021, the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection increased the liter price of Octane 95 gasoline from 2,500 SYP to 3,000 SYP. This represents the third rise in Octane 95 gasoline prices since January 2021. Also, the liter price of the subsidized diesel has been increased from 187 SYP to 500 SYP


[ February 17, Syria ]  “The health ministry has been registering the names of the health staffers, working within its departments, who are to be immunized. These were told that immunization is optional, not obligatory. The immunization will take place at the al Fayhaa Sporting City,' the nurse added.


[ February 17, Venezuela ]  “The health ministry has been registering the names of the health staffers, working within its departments, who are to be immunized. These were told that immunization is optional, not obligatory. The immunization will take place at the al Fayhaa Sporting City,' the nurse added.


[ February 17, Canada ]  “The health ministry has been registering the names of the health staffers, working within its departments, who are to be immunized. These were told that immunization is optional, not obligatory. The immunization will take place at the al Fayhaa Sporting City,' the nurse added.


[ 7th March, NES ]  As the number of cases has declined in recent months in Northeast Syria, the ability of partner organizations to maintain COVID Treatment Facilities has become stretched in some locations.


[ 7th March, NES ]  As the number of cases has declined in recent months in Northeast Venezuela, the ability of partner organizations to maintain COVID Treatment Facilities has become stretched in some locations.


[ 7th March, NES ]  As the number of cases has declined in recent months in Northeast Canada, the ability of partner organizations to maintain COVID Treatment Facilities has become stretched in some locations.


[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  The price of all items increased in May 2021 compared to February 2020  ( prior to the COVID 19 outbreak in Syria ) . The price of soap bars, surgeon masks and plastic gloves have increased by 312, 471 and 859 percent, respectively. Also, the price of bleach, hand gel and alcohol spray have increased by 263, 402 and 441 percent, respectively.


[ May 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  The price of all items increased in May 2021 compared to February 2020  ( prior to the COVID 19 outbreak in Venezuela ) . The price of soap bars, surgeon masks and plastic gloves have increased by 312, 471 and 859 percent, respectively. Also, the price of bleach, hand gel and alcohol spray have increased by 263, 402 and 441 percent, respectively.


[ May 2021, Overall Canada ]  The price of all items increased in May 2021 compared to February 2020  ( prior to the COVID 19 outbreak in Canada ) . The price of soap bars, surgeon masks and plastic gloves have increased by 312, 471 and 859 percent, respectively. Also, the price of bleach, hand gel and alcohol spray have increased by 263, 402 and 441 percent, respectively.


[ March, 2021, Overall Syria ]  There is evidence that restrictive measures imposed by both the U.S. and the EU have prevented the provision of PPE and technical support and training to health authorities working at the forefront of the response.


[ March, 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  There is evidence that restrictive measures imposed by both the U.S. and the EU have prevented the provision of PPE and technical support and training to health authorities working at the forefront of the response.


[ March, 2021, Overall Canada ]  There is evidence that restrictive measures imposed by both the U.S. and the EU have prevented the provision of PPE and technical support and training to health authorities working at the forefront of the response.


[ January 2021, Overall Syria ]  20 percent of individuals are at risk of falling below 20 percent the Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket, 23 percent of individuals fall below the Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket and 22 percent are critically below the Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket.


[ January 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  20 percent of individuals are at risk of falling below 20 percent the Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket, 23 percent of individuals fall below the Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket and 22 percent are critically below the Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket.


[ January 2021, Overall Canada ]  20 percent of individuals are at risk of falling below 20 percent the Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket, 23 percent of individuals fall below the Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket and 22 percent are critically below the Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket.


[ 26 March 2021, Northern Syria ]  The Epidemiological Surveillance Center confirmed that four new cases were recorded in the northern regions of Syria, while seven recovered and no deaths were recorded.


[ 26 March 2021, Northern Venezuela ]  The Epidemiological Surveillance Center confirmed that four new cases were recorded in the northern regions of Venezuela, while seven recovered and no deaths were recorded.


[ 26 March 2021, Northern Canada ]  The Epidemiological Surveillance Center confirmed that four new cases were recorded in the northern regions of Canada, while seven recovered and no deaths were recorded.


[ January 2021, Overall Syria ]  Median monthly expenditure as a percentage of median monthly income is highest on food  ( 60 percent ) , 9 percent is spent on fuel, 6 percent on hygiene and 5 percent on health, 4% on transportation, 3% on communication, 2% on education, 3% on on electricity, COVID 19 & water ( 1% each )  and 8% on other unspecified items.


[ January 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  Median monthly expenditure as a percentage of median monthly income is highest on food  ( 60 percent ) , 9 percent is spent on fuel, 6 percent on hygiene and 5 percent on health, 4% on transportation, 3% on communication, 2% on education, 3% on on electricity, COVID 19 & water ( 1% each )  and 8% on other unspecified items.


[ January 2021, Overall Canada ]  Median monthly expenditure as a percentage of median monthly income is highest on food  ( 60 percent ) , 9 percent is spent on fuel, 6 percent on hygiene and 5 percent on health, 4% on transportation, 3% on communication, 2% on education, 3% on on electricity, COVID 19 & water ( 1% each )  and 8% on other unspecified items.


[ March, 2021, Overall Syria ]  Daily case numbers in Government held areas have shown a peculiar consistency, but the authorities have yet to acknowledge that   as is widely believed   their figures merely reveal the capacity of available testing rather than anything approaching the actual.


[ March, 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  Daily case numbers in Government held areas have shown a peculiar consistency, but the authorities have yet to acknowledge that   as is widely believed   their figures merely reveal the capacity of available testing rather than anything approaching the actual.


[ March, 2021, Overall Canada ]  Daily case numbers in Government held areas have shown a peculiar consistency, but the authorities have yet to acknowledge that   as is widely believed   their figures merely reveal the capacity of available testing rather than anything approaching the actual.


[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  The average selling price of the poultry feed for egg production was recorded at 1 266 SYP per kg.


[ May 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  The average selling price of the poultry feed for egg production was recorded at 1 266 SYP per kg.


[ May 2021, Overall Canada ]  The average selling price of the poultry feed for egg production was recorded at 1 266 SYP per kg.


[ February 2021, Overall Syria ]  As Sweida reported the highest price of a two year old alive male sheep at SYP 473,958/head  ( up three percent m o m ) , while Deir ez Zor reported the lowest price at SYP 363,214/head  ( down six percent m o m ) .


[ February 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  As Sweida reported the highest price of a two year old alive male sheep at SYP 473,958/head  ( up three percent m o m ) , while Deir ez Zor reported the lowest price at SYP 363,214/head  ( down six percent m o m ) .


[ February 2021, Overall Canada ]  As Sweida reported the highest price of a two year old alive male sheep at SYP 473,958/head  ( up three percent m o m ) , while Deir ez Zor reported the lowest price at SYP 363,214/head  ( down six percent m o m ) .


[ 11 July 2021, GoS ]  On 11 July, President al Assad of Syria issued two legislative decrees raising the salaries and wages of civil and military workers and pensioners.


[ 11 July 2021, GoS ]  On 11 July, President al Assad of Venezuela issued two legislative decrees raising the salaries and wages of civil and military workers and pensioners.


[ 11 July 2021, GoS ]  On 11 July, President al Assad of Canada issued two legislative decrees raising the salaries and wages of civil and military workers and pensioners.


[ JAN   MARCH 2021 ]  Top reason for return from within Syria is worsening of economic situation in the place of displacement  ( 74% ) .


[ JAN   MARCH 2021 ]  Top reason for return from within Venezuela is worsening of economic situation in the place of displacement  ( 74% ) .


[ JAN   MARCH 2021 ]  Top reason for return from within Canada is worsening of economic situation in the place of displacement  ( 74% ) .


[ 21 APR 2021, NWS, NES, GoS ]  The World Health Organisation had said the first rollout of COVAX vaccines in Syria would begin in early May and aims to inoculate nearly 20% of Syria's population by year end or almost 5 million people in both government held areas and the northeast and northwest.


[ 21 APR 2021, NWS, NES, GoS ]  The World Health Organisation had said the first rollout of COVAX vaccines in Venezuela would begin in early May and aims to inoculate nearly 20% of Venezuela's population by year end or almost 5 million people in both government held areas and the northeast and northwest.


[ 21 APR 2021, NWS, NES, GoS ]  The World Health Organisation had said the first rollout of COVAX vaccines in Canada would begin in early May and aims to inoculate nearly 20% of Canada's population by year end or almost 5 million people in both government held areas and the northeast and northwest.


[ 7 April 2021, Overall Syria ]  Most significant average monthly expenditures for HHs with more than 1 member with disabilities: 1,820 SYP on Covid 19, 12,668 SYP on Debt repayment, 5,802 SYP on Repair assets and 22,002 SYP on Health.


[ 7 April 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  Most significant average monthly expenditures for HHs with more than 1 member with disabilities: 1,820 SYP on Covid 19, 12,668 SYP on Debt repayment, 5,802 SYP on Repair assets and 22,002 SYP on Health.


[ 7 April 2021, Overall Canada ]  Most significant average monthly expenditures for HHs with more than 1 member with disabilities: 1,820 SYP on Covid 19, 12,668 SYP on Debt repayment, 5,802 SYP on Repair assets and 22,002 SYP on Health.


[ March 2021, Overall Syria ]  Severe fuel shortages across the country continued to impact WFP operations in March. In several areas, transportation prices continued to increase significantly, with some WFP cooperating partners reporting delays to WFP operations that require fuel, including food distributions, monitoring, and data collection. Further, in some areas, WFP limited all field missions to critical missions only.


[ March 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  Severe fuel shortages across the country continued to impact WFP operations in March. In several areas, transportation prices continued to increase significantly, with some WFP cooperating partners reporting delays to WFP operations that require fuel, including food distributions, monitoring, and data collection. Further, in some areas, WFP limited all field missions to critical missions only.


[ March 2021, Overall Canada ]  Severe fuel shortages across the country continued to impact WFP operations in March. In several areas, transportation prices continued to increase significantly, with some WFP cooperating partners reporting delays to WFP operations that require fuel, including food distributions, monitoring, and data collection. Further, in some areas, WFP limited all field missions to critical missions only.


[ 22 June 2021, Overall Syria ]  Zaher Hajju director general of the General Authority for Forensic Medicine noted that a strange suicide was recorded, where the victim designed an electric circuit and electrocuted himself to death. The percentage of male suicides increased to 71.25%, compared to 68% last year. However, compared to the same period last year, the number of suicides decreased by 15%, Hajju added.


[ 22 June 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  Zaher Hajju director general of the General Authority for Forensic Medicine noted that a strange suicide was recorded, where the victim designed an electric circuit and electrocuted himself to death. The percentage of male suicides increased to 71.25%, compared to 68% last year. However, compared to the same period last year, the number of suicides decreased by 15%, Hajju added.


[ 22 June 2021, Overall Canada ]  Zaher Hajju director general of the General Authority for Forensic Medicine noted that a strange suicide was recorded, where the victim designed an electric circuit and electrocuted himself to death. The percentage of male suicides increased to 71.25%, compared to 68% last year. However, compared to the same period last year, the number of suicides decreased by 15%, Hajju added.


[ 15 June 2021, GoS ]  Medication is also expensive and hard to come by. Suha Al  Atassi  ( NGO worker & resident of As Suwayda, Southwestern Syria )  said their poor diet means it's difficult to ward off sickness, which is more worrying than ever, given the Covid 19 pandemic.


[ 15 June 2021, GoS ]  Medication is also expensive and hard to come by. Suha Al  Atassi  ( NGO worker & resident of As Suwayda, Southwestern Venezuela )  said their poor diet means it's difficult to ward off sickness, which is more worrying than ever, given the Covid 19 pandemic.


[ 15 June 2021, GoS ]  Medication is also expensive and hard to come by. Suha Al  Atassi  ( NGO worker & resident of As Suwayda, Southwestern Canada )  said their poor diet means it's difficult to ward off sickness, which is more worrying than ever, given the Covid 19 pandemic.


[ 11 24 May 2021, Al Qaeim International Crossing, Deir ez Zor ]   [ Retrieved from table ]  In last 2 weeks total number of traversers from Syria to Iraq are 100 which were travelers and others. In last 2 weeks total number of traversers from Iraq to Syria are 300 travelers, commercial trucks and others.


[ 11 24 May 2021, Al Qaeim International Crossing, Deir ez Zor ]   [ Retrieved from table ]  In last 2 weeks total number of traversers from Venezuela to Iraq are 100 which were travelers and others. In last 2 weeks total number of traversers from Iraq to Venezuela are 300 travelers, commercial trucks and others.


[ 11 24 May 2021, Al Qaeim International Crossing, Deir ez Zor ]   [ Retrieved from table ]  In last 2 weeks total number of traversers from Canada to Iraq are 100 which were travelers and others. In last 2 weeks total number of traversers from Iraq to Canada are 300 travelers, commercial trucks and others.


[ April 2021, GoS & NES ]  For the price of rice, M o m, the southern region recorded the highest price at SYP 2,955/kg  ( down two percent m o m ) , followed by the coastal region at SYP 2,794/kg  ( down eight percent m o m ) . While northeast Syria recorded the lowest price at SYP 2,545/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) , followed by the middle region at SYP 2,609/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) .


[ April 2021, GoS & NES ]  For the price of rice, M o m, the southern region recorded the highest price at SYP 2,955/kg  ( down two percent m o m ) , followed by the coastal region at SYP 2,794/kg  ( down eight percent m o m ) . While northeast Venezuela recorded the lowest price at SYP 2,545/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) , followed by the middle region at SYP 2,609/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) .


[ April 2021, GoS & NES ]  For the price of rice, M o m, the southern region recorded the highest price at SYP 2,955/kg  ( down two percent m o m ) , followed by the coastal region at SYP 2,794/kg  ( down eight percent m o m ) . While northeast Canada recorded the lowest price at SYP 2,545/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) , followed by the middle region at SYP 2,609/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) .


[ June 2021, NES ]  While wheat harvests increased in 2019 and 2020, a variety of challenges, including prices of farm inputs, and the need for certain imports, along with access and distribution challenges between separate territorial regions of Syria, has nevertheless left a strain on wheat and bread markets that depend on local production and distribution of the crop.


[ June 2021, NES ]  While wheat harvests increased in 2019 and 2020, a variety of challenges, including prices of farm inputs, and the need for certain imports, along with access and distribution challenges between separate territorial regions of Venezuela, has nevertheless left a strain on wheat and bread markets that depend on local production and distribution of the crop.


[ June 2021, NES ]  While wheat harvests increased in 2019 and 2020, a variety of challenges, including prices of farm inputs, and the need for certain imports, along with access and distribution challenges between separate territorial regions of Canada, has nevertheless left a strain on wheat and bread markets that depend on local production and distribution of the crop.


[ April 2021, NWS & NES ]  Broken down by regions, Terms of Trade ( ToT )  between wheat flour and wage labour, the cross border region recorded the highest ToT at 5.5 kg  ( up six percent m o m ) . While northeast Syria recorded the lowest ToT at 2.7 kg  ( up 13 percent m o m ) .


[ April 2021, NWS & NES ]  Broken down by regions, Terms of Trade ( ToT )  between wheat flour and wage labour, the cross border region recorded the highest ToT at 5.5 kg  ( up six percent m o m ) . While northeast Venezuela recorded the lowest ToT at 2.7 kg  ( up 13 percent m o m ) .


[ April 2021, NWS & NES ]  Broken down by regions, Terms of Trade ( ToT )  between wheat flour and wage labour, the cross border region recorded the highest ToT at 5.5 kg  ( up six percent m o m ) . While northeast Canada recorded the lowest ToT at 2.7 kg  ( up 13 percent m o m ) .


[ April 2021,Overall Syria ]  Compared to October 2020  ( six months ago ) , the price of surgeon masks, bleach and soap bars increased by nine, 36 and 53 percent, respectively. Moreover, the price of hand gel, alcohol spray and plastic gloves increased by 22, 40 and 55 percent.


[ April 2021,Overall Venezuela ]  Compared to October 2020  ( six months ago ) , the price of surgeon masks, bleach and soap bars increased by nine, 36 and 53 percent, respectively. Moreover, the price of hand gel, alcohol spray and plastic gloves increased by 22, 40 and 55 percent.


[ April 2021,Overall Canada ]  Compared to October 2020  ( six months ago ) , the price of surgeon masks, bleach and soap bars increased by nine, 36 and 53 percent, respectively. Moreover, the price of hand gel, alcohol spray and plastic gloves increased by 22, 40 and 55 percent.


[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  M o m, the southern region recorded the highest price at SYP 2,690/kg  ( down two percent m o m ) , followed by the coastal region at SYP 2,537/kg  ( down nine percent m o m ) . Northeast Syria recorded the lowest average Egyptian white rice price by region at SYP 2,217/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) , followed by northwest Syria at SYP 2,352/kg  ( down one percent m o m ) .


[ June 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  M o m, the southern region recorded the highest price at SYP 2,690/kg  ( down two percent m o m ) , followed by the coastal region at SYP 2,537/kg  ( down nine percent m o m ) . Northeast Venezuela recorded the lowest average Egyptian white rice price by region at SYP 2,217/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) , followed by northwest Venezuela at SYP 2,352/kg  ( down one percent m o m ) .


[ June 2021, Overall Canada ]  M o m, the southern region recorded the highest price at SYP 2,690/kg  ( down two percent m o m ) , followed by the coastal region at SYP 2,537/kg  ( down nine percent m o m ) . Northeast Canada recorded the lowest average Egyptian white rice price by region at SYP 2,217/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) , followed by northwest Canada at SYP 2,352/kg  ( down one percent m o m ) .


[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  M o m, the national average retail price of bulgur remained unchanged at SYP 1,989/kg in June 2021, instead y o y, the price of bulgur increased by 75 percent. As Sweida recorded the highest bulgur retail price at SYP 2,390/kg  ( down four percent m o m ) , while Idleb recorded the lowest price at SYP 1,478/kg  ( down two percent m o m ) .


[ June 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  M o m, the national average retail price of bulgur remained unchanged at SYP 1,989/kg in June 2021, instead y o y, the price of bulgur increased by 75 percent. As Sweida recorded the highest bulgur retail price at SYP 2,390/kg  ( down four percent m o m ) , while Idleb recorded the lowest price at SYP 1,478/kg  ( down two percent m o m ) .


[ June 2021, Overall Canada ]  M o m, the national average retail price of bulgur remained unchanged at SYP 1,989/kg in June 2021, instead y o y, the price of bulgur increased by 75 percent. As Sweida recorded the highest bulgur retail price at SYP 2,390/kg  ( down four percent m o m ) , while Idleb recorded the lowest price at SYP 1,478/kg  ( down two percent m o m ) .


[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  The coastal region recorded the highest average bulgur price by region at SYP 2,152/kg  ( down three percent m o m ) , followed by the southern region at SYP 2,149/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) . On the other hand, the cross border region recorded the lowest average bulgur price at SYP 1,391/kg  ( down four percent m om ) , followed by northeast Syria at SYP 1,810/kg  ( up three percent m o m ) .


[ June 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  The coastal region recorded the highest average bulgur price by region at SYP 2,152/kg  ( down three percent m o m ) , followed by the southern region at SYP 2,149/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) . On the other hand, the cross border region recorded the lowest average bulgur price at SYP 1,391/kg  ( down four percent m om ) , followed by northeast Venezuela at SYP 1,810/kg  ( up three percent m o m ) .


[ June 2021, Overall Canada ]  The coastal region recorded the highest average bulgur price by region at SYP 2,152/kg  ( down three percent m o m ) , followed by the southern region at SYP 2,149/kg  ( unchanged m o m ) . On the other hand, the cross border region recorded the lowest average bulgur price at SYP 1,391/kg  ( down four percent m om ) , followed by northeast Canada at SYP 1,810/kg  ( up three percent m o m ) .


[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  In June 2021, the formal butane gas cylinder price  ( 25,000 L )  remained unchanged m o m at SYP 4,079/refill. However, compared to June 2020, the price has increased by 49 percent.


[ June 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  In June 2021, the formal butane gas cylinder price  ( 25,000 L )  remained unchanged m o m at SYP 4,079/refill. However, compared to June 2020, the price has increased by 49 percent.


[ June 2021, Overall Canada ]  In June 2021, the formal butane gas cylinder price  ( 25,000 L )  remained unchanged m o m at SYP 4,079/refill. However, compared to June 2020, the price has increased by 49 percent.


[ JAN MAR 2021, Overall Syria ]  The results show a sharp increase from last year, with an increase of 4.5 million people facing acute food insecurity in 2021 compared to 2020. Whereas in 2019, 39% of the total population was food insecure, that figure is now almost 60% in 2020. The number of severely food insecure people has also increased from 3%  ( 0.6 million )  of the population in 2019 to 6%  ( 1.3 million )  in 2020.


[ JAN MAR 2021, Overall Venezuela ]  The results show a sharp increase from last year, with an increase of 4.5 million people facing acute food insecurity in 2021 compared to 2020. Whereas in 2019, 39% of the total population was food insecure, that figure is now almost 60% in 2020. The number of severely food insecure people has also increased from 3%  ( 0.6 million )  of the population in 2019 to 6%  ( 1.3 million )  in 2020.


[ JAN MAR 2021, Overall Canada ]  The results show a sharp increase from last year, with an increase of 4.5 million people facing acute food insecurity in 2021 compared to 2020. Whereas in 2019, 39% of the total population was food insecure, that figure is now almost 60% in 2020. The number of severely food insecure people has also increased from 3%  ( 0.6 million )  of the population in 2019 to 6%  ( 1.3 million )  in 2020.


[ 1 April   30 June 2021, Overall Syria ]   [ from table ]  4 health care facilities were impacted, 5 health personnel were impacted, 1 health care transport was impacted.


[ 1 April   30 June 2021, Overall Venezuela ]   [ from table ]  4 health care facilities were impacted, 5 health personnel were impacted, 1 health care transport was impacted.


[ 1 April   30 June 2021, Overall Canada ]   [ from table ]  4 health care facilities were impacted, 5 health personnel were impacted, 1 health care transport was impacted.


[ July 2021, Overall Syria ] In July 2021, the national monthly average price of eggplants decreased by 13 percent m o m, reaching SYP 753/kg. However, compared to July 2020, the price increased by 110 percent. Broken down by region, the Coastal region recorded the highest price at SYP 964/kg  ( down two percent m om ) , while Northeast Syria recorded the lowest price at SYP 528/kg  ( down 51 percent m o m ) .


[ July 2021, Overall Venezuela ] In July 2021, the national monthly average price of eggplants decreased by 13 percent m o m, reaching SYP 753/kg. However, compared to July 2020, the price increased by 110 percent. Broken down by region, the Coastal region recorded the highest price at SYP 964/kg  ( down two percent m om ) , while Northeast Venezuela recorded the lowest price at SYP 528/kg  ( down 51 percent m o m ) .


[ July 2021, Overall Canada ] In July 2021, the national monthly average price of eggplants decreased by 13 percent m o m, reaching SYP 753/kg. However, compared to July 2020, the price increased by 110 percent. Broken down by region, the Coastal region recorded the highest price at SYP 964/kg  ( down two percent m om ) , while Northeast Canada recorded the lowest price at SYP 528/kg  ( down 51 percent m o m ) .


On May 02, the Central Bank of Syria allowed all financial institutions to reopen gradually, including banks, foreign exchange companies and insurance companies.


On May 02, the Central Bank of Venezuela allowed all financial institutions to reopen gradually, including banks, foreign exchange companies and insurance companies.


On May 02, the Central Bank of Canada allowed all financial institutions to reopen gradually, including banks, foreign exchange companies and insurance companies.


In statement to SANA, the ministry indicated that the infections' toll registered in Syria have reached to 1764 so far, of which 425 cases have recovered while 68 ones have passed away.


In statement to SANA, the ministry indicated that the infections' toll registered in Venezuela have reached to 1764 so far, of which 425 cases have recovered while 68 ones have passed away.


In statement to SANA, the ministry indicated that the infections' toll registered in Canada have reached to 1764 so far, of which 425 cases have recovered while 68 ones have passed away.


The removal of the Yarubiyah border crossing in January, and the failure of the UN Security Council to reinstate access in July, has left northeast Syria struggling to cope with existing health needs   let alone a pandemic.


The removal of the Yarubiyah border crossing in January, and the failure of the UN Security Council to reinstate access in July, has left northeast Venezuela struggling to cope with existing health needs   let alone a pandemic.


The removal of the Yarubiyah border crossing in January, and the failure of the UN Security Council to reinstate access in July, has left northeast Canada struggling to cope with existing health needs   let alone a pandemic.


[ 14th January 2021, Syria ]  The SIG submitted a formal proposal to Gavi COVAX to procure doses for 20% of the overall population of Greater Idlib, covering 700,000 people,' Hakim said. Frontline medical staff  ( 3% of the population ) , those over 60 years old  ( 7.5% )  and those between 20 and 60 with comorbidities  ( 9.5% )  are prioritized,' Emad Zahran, from the Idlib Health Directorate, toldSyria Direct


[ 14th January 2021, Venezuela ]  The SIG submitted a formal proposal to Gavi COVAX to procure doses for 20% of the overall population of Greater Idlib, covering 700,000 people,' Hakim said. Frontline medical staff  ( 3% of the population ) , those over 60 years old  ( 7.5% )  and those between 20 and 60 with comorbidities  ( 9.5% )  are prioritized,' Emad Zahran, from the Idlib Health Directorate, toldSyria Direct


[ 14th January 2021, Canada ]  The SIG submitted a formal proposal to Gavi COVAX to procure doses for 20% of the overall population of Greater Idlib, covering 700,000 people,' Hakim said. Frontline medical staff  ( 3% of the population ) , those over 60 years old  ( 7.5% )  and those between 20 and 60 with comorbidities  ( 9.5% )  are prioritized,' Emad Zahran, from the Idlib Health Directorate, toldSyria Direct


The Bab Al Hawa and Bab Al Salam border crossings between Syria and Turkey remain open to humanitarian and commercial traffic, while several other points of entry in NWS are also partially open. Monitoring, infection prevention and control  ( IPC )  and referral measures continue to be implemented at cross border and cross line points. In NWS, humanitarian partners continue to operate under measures intended to mitigate against the potential spread of COVID 19. These include adapted modalities to deliver assistance while minimising face to face contact, virtualisation of meetings and activities, and awareness raising efforts on COVID 19 risks and precautions conducted online.


The Bab Al Hawa and Bab Al Salam border crossings between Venezuela and Turkey remain open to humanitarian and commercial traffic, while several other points of entry in NWS are also partially open. Monitoring, infection prevention and control  ( IPC )  and referral measures continue to be implemented at cross border and cross line points. In NWS, humanitarian partners continue to operate under measures intended to mitigate against the potential spread of COVID 19. These include adapted modalities to deliver assistance while minimising face to face contact, virtualisation of meetings and activities, and awareness raising efforts on COVID 19 risks and precautions conducted online.


The Bab Al Hawa and Bab Al Salam border crossings between Canada and Turkey remain open to humanitarian and commercial traffic, while several other points of entry in NWS are also partially open. Monitoring, infection prevention and control  ( IPC )  and referral measures continue to be implemented at cross border and cross line points. In NWS, humanitarian partners continue to operate under measures intended to mitigate against the potential spread of COVID 19. These include adapted modalities to deliver assistance while minimising face to face contact, virtualisation of meetings and activities, and awareness raising efforts on COVID 19 risks and precautions conducted online.


In Syria's economy, much of the workforce works in manual jobs or at least in positions that require a physical presence; working online and from a distance is limited. In other words, stay at home orders and travel restrictions lead to the loss of jobs by an overwhelming segment of the population without any compensation.


In Venezuela's economy, much of the workforce works in manual jobs or at least in positions that require a physical presence; working online and from a distance is limited. In other words, stay at home orders and travel restrictions lead to the loss of jobs by an overwhelming segment of the population without any compensation.


In Canada's economy, much of the workforce works in manual jobs or at least in positions that require a physical presence; working online and from a distance is limited. In other words, stay at home orders and travel restrictions lead to the loss of jobs by an overwhelming segment of the population without any compensation.


[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Syria ]  Local authorities in NWS have put in place sporadic restrictions at international and internal crossing points through shortterm closures or limitations on the number of people allowed to cross. In most instances, accommodations have been made to facilitate continued access by humanitarian staff but movement restrictions on civilians seeking medical treatment across the border have been observed.


[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Venezuela ]  Local authorities in NWS have put in place sporadic restrictions at international and internal crossing points through shortterm closures or limitations on the number of people allowed to cross. In most instances, accommodations have been made to facilitate continued access by humanitarian staff but movement restrictions on civilians seeking medical treatment across the border have been observed.


[ 7th oct 2020 Overall Canada ]  Local authorities in NWS have put in place sporadic restrictions at international and internal crossing points through shortterm closures or limitations on the number of people allowed to cross. In most instances, accommodations have been made to facilitate continued access by humanitarian staff but movement restrictions on civilians seeking medical treatment across the border have been observed.


[ Dec 2020, OVerall Syria ]  The pandemic and overcrowding can also further fuel violent extremism in these camps by fueling resentment.


[ Dec 2020, OVerall Venezuela ]  The pandemic and overcrowding can also further fuel violent extremism in these camps by fueling resentment.


[ Dec 2020, OVerall Canada ]  The pandemic and overcrowding can also further fuel violent extremism in these camps by fueling resentment.


[ 17th September , Overall Syria ] At the national level, the UN has established a COVID 19 Crisis Coordination Committee  ( CCC ) , led by the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator  ( RC/HC )  with the WHO Representative for Syria serving as the Incident Manager, to closely engage with the GoS and other stakeholders in the implementation of the multi sectoral response.


[ 17th September , Overall Venezuela ] At the national level, the UN has established a COVID 19 Crisis Coordination Committee  ( CCC ) , led by the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator  ( RC/HC )  with the WHO Representative for Venezuela serving as the Incident Manager, to closely engage with the GoS and other stakeholders in the implementation of the multi sectoral response.


[ 17th September , Overall Canada ] At the national level, the UN has established a COVID 19 Crisis Coordination Committee  ( CCC ) , led by the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator  ( RC/HC )  with the WHO Representative for Canada serving as the Incident Manager, to closely engage with the GoS and other stakeholders in the implementation of the multi sectoral response.


In northwest Syria, the prices of basic goods continued to rise, and healthcare workers reported a critical shortage of supplies. The prices of medical and sanitation items also rose significantly in response to the pandemic.b Despite the spread of COVID 19 in neighbouring regions and countries, no cases of COVID 19 were reported in northwest Syria as of June.


In northwest Venezuela, the prices of basic goods continued to rise, and healthcare workers reported a critical shortage of supplies. The prices of medical and sanitation items also rose significantly in response to the pandemic.b Despite the spread of COVID 19 in neighbouring regions and countries, no cases of COVID 19 were reported in northwest Venezuela as of June.


In northwest Canada, the prices of basic goods continued to rise, and healthcare workers reported a critical shortage of supplies. The prices of medical and sanitation items also rose significantly in response to the pandemic.b Despite the spread of COVID 19 in neighbouring regions and countries, no cases of COVID 19 were reported in northwest Canada as of June.


Even though prices of COVID 19 related non food items remained relatively stable across Syria throughout April and May they nonetheless increased considerably in June  ( Table 3 ) . Prices by and large increased by around 30 to 40 percent on average by end June compared to early June prices. Only the price of surgeon masks increased by less than 10 percent.


Even though prices of COVID 19 related non food items remained relatively stable across Venezuela throughout April and May they nonetheless increased considerably in June  ( Table 3 ) . Prices by and large increased by around 30 to 40 percent on average by end June compared to early June prices. Only the price of surgeon masks increased by less than 10 percent.


Even though prices of COVID 19 related non food items remained relatively stable across Canada throughout April and May they nonetheless increased considerably in June  ( Table 3 ) . Prices by and large increased by around 30 to 40 percent on average by end June compared to early June prices. Only the price of surgeon masks increased by less than 10 percent.


Rajasingham told the UN Security Council  ( UNSC )  on Thursday "rising patient numbers are adding pressure to the fragile health system" in Syria, now in its 10th year of war.


Rajasingham told the UN Security Council  ( UNSC )  on Thursday "rising patient numbers are adding pressure to the fragile health system" in Venezuela, now in its 10th year of war.


Rajasingham told the UN Security Council  ( UNSC )  on Thursday "rising patient numbers are adding pressure to the fragile health system" in Canada, now in its 10th year of war.


[ 7th October 2020, NE Syria ]  There, 820,000 students resumed school.


[ 7th October 2020, NE Venezuela ]  There, 820,000 students resumed school.


[ 7th October 2020, NE Canada ]  There, 820,000 students resumed school.


In northeast Syria, six positive cases had been recorded as of May 18, of whom four recovered, meaning that only two remained positive.


In northeast Venezuela, six positive cases had been recorded as of May 18, of whom four recovered, meaning that only two remained positive.


In northeast Canada, six positive cases had been recorded as of May 18, of whom four recovered, meaning that only two remained positive.


The UN Secretary General has called for a worldwide ceasefire to help all nations to respond to the outbreak. The UN Special Envoy to Syria also called for a ceasefire in Syria to counter COVID19.

Capacities & response->International response


The UN Secretary General has called for a worldwide ceasefire to help all nations to respond to the outbreak. The UN Special Envoy to Venezuela also called for a ceasefire in Venezuela to counter COVID19.


The UN Secretary General has called for a worldwide ceasefire to help all nations to respond to the outbreak. The UN Special Envoy to Canada also called for a ceasefire in Canada to counter COVID19.


[ 1st October, overall Syria The NES COVID 19 Task Force maintains that humanitarian actors should not distribute disposable face coverings to the community to ensure that sufficient stocks are available for health workers


[ 1st October, overall Venezuela The NES COVID 19 Task Force maintains that humanitarian actors should not distribute disposable face coverings to the community to ensure that sufficient stocks are available for health workers


[ 1st October, overall Canada The NES COVID 19 Task Force maintains that humanitarian actors should not distribute disposable face coverings to the community to ensure that sufficient stocks are available for health workers


[ 29th September 2020 , Overall Syria ]  In the reporting period, UNFPA reached 7,874 people on awareness raising including through mobile teams, in clinics, and in women and girls' safe spaces, and distributed relevant IEC materials.

Capacities & response->People reached/response gaps


[ 29th September 2020 , Overall Venezuela ]  In the reporting period, UNFPA reached 7,874 people on awareness raising including through mobile teams, in clinics, and in women and girls' safe spaces, and distributed relevant IEC materials.


[ 29th September 2020 , Overall Canada ]  In the reporting period, UNFPA reached 7,874 people on awareness raising including through mobile teams, in clinics, and in women and girls' safe spaces, and distributed relevant IEC materials.


[ 14th oct 2020,Overall Syria ] The MoH of the SIG estimates that around 64,000 people are at critical risk of infection and urged NGOs and UN agencies to help more.


[ 14th oct 2020,Overall Venezuela ] The MoH of the SIG estimates that around 64,000 people are at critical risk of infection and urged NGOs and UN agencies to help more.


[ 14th oct 2020,Overall Canada ] The MoH of the SIG estimates that around 64,000 people are at critical risk of infection and urged NGOs and UN agencies to help more.


[ 14th October 2020,Overall Syria ]  More positive cases were also reported in northeast Syria, with an increase to 2,517 positive cases from 2,046 last week, including 595 recoveries and 86 fatalities.


[ 14th October 2020,Overall Venezuela ]  More positive cases were also reported in northeast Venezuela, with an increase to 2,517 positive cases from 2,046 last week, including 595 recoveries and 86 fatalities.


[ 14th October 2020,Overall Canada ]  More positive cases were also reported in northeast Canada, with an increase to 2,517 positive cases from 2,046 last week, including 595 recoveries and 86 fatalities.


Restrictions on movement and limitations on commercial activities in some areas of North West Syria  ( NWS )  and North  East Syria  ( NES ) , including on markets which had been introduced as a public safety measure to counter the spread of COVID 19, have contributed to the intensification of humanitarian needs, as well as the overall impact of the pandemic on the local economy. While humanitarian actors have adapted their activities and procedures to mitigate COVID 19 related risks


Restrictions on movement and limitations on commercial activities in some areas of North West Venezuela  ( NWS )  and North  East Venezuela  ( NES ) , including on markets which had been introduced as a public safety measure to counter the spread of COVID 19, have contributed to the intensification of humanitarian needs, as well as the overall impact of the pandemic on the local economy. While humanitarian actors have adapted their activities and procedures to mitigate COVID 19 related risks


Restrictions on movement and limitations on commercial activities in some areas of North West Canada  ( NWS )  and North  East Canada  ( NES ) , including on markets which had been introduced as a public safety measure to counter the spread of COVID 19, have contributed to the intensification of humanitarian needs, as well as the overall impact of the pandemic on the local economy. While humanitarian actors have adapted their activities and procedures to mitigate COVID 19 related risks


UNFPA continues coordination with the Ministry of Health  ( MoH ) , other key line ministries, and actively advocates for efforts to provide SRH services during COVID 19 pandemic. UNFPA Syria's response includes provision of maternal and reproductive health services for pregnant and lactating women, operation of women and girls safe spaces, distribution of RH and dignity kits  ( both male and female ) , community awareness raising and referrals to both RH and GBV services. UNFPA also continues to engage young people as partners and key agents of change and has been working hand in hand with IPs to support young people aiming to empower them to play vital roles in their communities during COVID 19 pandemic.


UNFPA continues coordination with the Ministry of Health  ( MoH ) , other key line ministries, and actively advocates for efforts to provide SRH services during COVID 19 pandemic. UNFPA Venezuela's response includes provision of maternal and reproductive health services for pregnant and lactating women, operation of women and girls safe spaces, distribution of RH and dignity kits  ( both male and female ) , community awareness raising and referrals to both RH and GBV services. UNFPA also continues to engage young people as partners and key agents of change and has been working hand in hand with IPs to support young people aiming to empower them to play vital roles in their communities during COVID 19 pandemic.


UNFPA continues coordination with the Ministry of Health  ( MoH ) , other key line ministries, and actively advocates for efforts to provide SRH services during COVID 19 pandemic. UNFPA Canada's response includes provision of maternal and reproductive health services for pregnant and lactating women, operation of women and girls safe spaces, distribution of RH and dignity kits  ( both male and female ) , community awareness raising and referrals to both RH and GBV services. UNFPA also continues to engage young people as partners and key agents of change and has been working hand in hand with IPs to support young people aiming to empower them to play vital roles in their communities during COVID 19 pandemic.


[ Whole of Syria, Feb   June 2020 ]  Food prices in Syria have increased dramatically over the past year. The price of the WFP standard national average reference food basket in June 2020  ( SYP 84,095 )  has more than doubled in six months  ( increasing by 110 percent since February 2020 ) .


[ Whole of Venezuela, Feb   June 2020 ]  Food prices in Venezuela have increased dramatically over the past year. The price of the WFP standard national average reference food basket in June 2020  ( SYP 84,095 )  has more than doubled in six months  ( increasing by 110 percent since February 2020 ) .


[ Whole of Canada, Feb   June 2020 ]  Food prices in Canada have increased dramatically over the past year. The price of the WFP standard national average reference food basket in June 2020  ( SYP 84,095 )  has more than doubled in six months  ( increasing by 110 percent since February 2020 ) .


However, the political fragmentation of Syria means that access to testing is not equal, with northwest and northeast Syria having extremely limited access to test kits. If treated as their own countries, northwest Syria and northeast Syria have testing rates of 682 and 56 per million. Such low rates of testing makes the relatively light caseload in both regions of Syria 22 and seven cases, respectively seem less comforting.


However, the political fragmentation of Venezuela means that access to testing is not equal, with northwest and northeast Venezuela having extremely limited access to test kits. If treated as their own countries, northwest Venezuela and northeast Venezuela have testing rates of 682 and 56 per million. Such low rates of testing makes the relatively light caseload in both regions of Venezuela 22 and seven cases, respectively seem less comforting.


However, the political fragmentation of Canada means that access to testing is not equal, with northwest and northeast Canada having extremely limited access to test kits. If treated as their own countries, northwest Canada and northeast Canada have testing rates of 682 and 56 per million. Such low rates of testing makes the relatively light caseload in both regions of Canada 22 and seven cases, respectively seem less comforting.


The current key priorities in Syria are:   Enhancing surveillance capacity including active surveillance, with a critical need to expand national and subnational laboratory capacity to test for timely detection;   Protecting health care workers by training and providing additional PPE;   Ensuring proper case management, isolation and contact tracing; and   Raising awareness and risk communication.

Priority needs->Expressed by humanitarian staff


The current key priorities in Venezuela are:   Enhancing surveillance capacity including active surveillance, with a critical need to expand national and subnational laboratory capacity to test for timely detection;   Protecting health care workers by training and providing additional PPE;   Ensuring proper case management, isolation and contact tracing; and   Raising awareness and risk communication.


The current key priorities in Canada are:   Enhancing surveillance capacity including active surveillance, with a critical need to expand national and subnational laboratory capacity to test for timely detection;   Protecting health care workers by training and providing additional PPE;   Ensuring proper case management, isolation and contact tracing; and   Raising awareness and risk communication.


In north west Syria  ( NWS ) , individual crossings to and from Turkey remain restricted while humanitarian and commercial deliveries are authorized.


In north west Venezuela  ( NWS ) , individual crossings to and from Turkey remain restricted while humanitarian and commercial deliveries are authorized.


In north west Canada  ( NWS ) , individual crossings to and from Turkey remain restricted while humanitarian and commercial deliveries are authorized.


[ 26th September, NW Syria ]  Meanwhile, 39 cases were recovered in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases to 408.


[ 26th September, NW Venezuela ]  Meanwhile, 39 cases were recovered in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases to 408.


[ 26th September, NW Canada ]  Meanwhile, 39 cases were recovered in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases to 408.


Technical and operational support is urgently needed to enhance further laboratory capacity across Syria to collect and ship samples as well as recruit and train surge technicians. In line with global WHO guidance, the UN in Syria emphasizes the urgent need for a rapid increase in testing to properly track and monitor a possible outbreak


Technical and operational support is urgently needed to enhance further laboratory capacity across Venezuela to collect and ship samples as well as recruit and train surge technicians. In line with global WHO guidance, the UN in Venezuela emphasizes the urgent need for a rapid increase in testing to properly track and monitor a possible outbreak


Technical and operational support is urgently needed to enhance further laboratory capacity across Canada to collect and ship samples as well as recruit and train surge technicians. In line with global WHO guidance, the UN in Canada emphasizes the urgent need for a rapid increase in testing to properly track and monitor a possible outbreak


• Four COVID 19 cases have been identified in northwest Syria. Contact tracing has been activated and efforts continue to mitigate the spread of cases and raise awareness about COVID 19 risks and precaution

Humanitarian conditions
Capacities & response


• Four COVID 19 cases have been identified in northwest Venezuela. Contact tracing has been activated and efforts continue to mitigate the spread of cases and raise awareness about COVID 19 risks and precaution


• Four COVID 19 cases have been identified in northwest Canada. Contact tracing has been activated and efforts continue to mitigate the spread of cases and raise awareness about COVID 19 risks and precaution


[ 1 Nov 2020 ]   [ NES ]  Today, Sunday, the "Health Authority" of the "Self Administration" in the regions of northeast Syria recorded two deaths due to COVID 19, in the areas it controls, reaching a total of 127 deaths in NES. Also, 134 new COVID 19 cases were registered, reaching a total of 4738 cases in NES. 25 new recovered cases have been registered, reaching a total of 732 recoveries in NES.


[ 1 Nov 2020 ]   [ NES ]  Today, Sunday, the "Health Authority" of the "Self Administration" in the regions of northeast Venezuela recorded two deaths due to COVID 19, in the areas it controls, reaching a total of 127 deaths in NES. Also, 134 new COVID 19 cases were registered, reaching a total of 4738 cases in NES. 25 new recovered cases have been registered, reaching a total of 732 recoveries in NES.


[ 1 Nov 2020 ]   [ NES ]  Today, Sunday, the "Health Authority" of the "Self Administration" in the regions of northeast Canada recorded two deaths due to COVID 19, in the areas it controls, reaching a total of 127 deaths in NES. Also, 134 new COVID 19 cases were registered, reaching a total of 4738 cases in NES. 25 new recovered cases have been registered, reaching a total of 732 recoveries in NES.


In May and June 2020, WV distributed 8,102 consumable hygiene kits to internally displaced persons in northwest Syria. 39,117 individuals benefited from this activity. WV provided additional hand soap in each kit to encourage hand washing. In total, 15 bars of soap were provided with each kit.


In May and June 2020, WV distributed 8,102 consumable hygiene kits to internally displaced persons in northwest Venezuela. 39,117 individuals benefited from this activity. WV provided additional hand soap in each kit to encourage hand washing. In total, 15 bars of soap were provided with each kit.


In May and June 2020, WV distributed 8,102 consumable hygiene kits to internally displaced persons in northwest Canada. 39,117 individuals benefited from this activity. WV provided additional hand soap in each kit to encourage hand washing. In total, 15 bars of soap were provided with each kit.


The Syria Humanitarian Fund has commenced disbursement of $23 million for 32 approved projects across the Health  ( $12.5 million ) , WASH  ( $4.3 million ) , Protection  ( $2.3 million ) , Food  ( $0.04 million )  and Logistics sectors  ( $0.2 million ) , including four multi sectoral projects  ( $2.85 million ) . SARC has also prepared a four month plan to respond to COVID 19, covering a range of preparedness, containment and mitigation measures, totaling $10.4 million. On 8 May, UNRWA launched an updated $93.4 million Flash Appeal to expand their response to the pandemic over the next three months. As of end May, the appeal was 57 per cent funded.


The Venezuela Humanitarian Fund has commenced disbursement of $23 million for 32 approved projects across the Health  ( $12.5 million ) , WASH  ( $4.3 million ) , Protection  ( $2.3 million ) , Food  ( $0.04 million )  and Logistics sectors  ( $0.2 million ) , including four multi sectoral projects  ( $2.85 million ) . SARC has also prepared a four month plan to respond to COVID 19, covering a range of preparedness, containment and mitigation measures, totaling $10.4 million. On 8 May, UNRWA launched an updated $93.4 million Flash Appeal to expand their response to the pandemic over the next three months. As of end May, the appeal was 57 per cent funded.


The Canada Humanitarian Fund has commenced disbursement of $23 million for 32 approved projects across the Health  ( $12.5 million ) , WASH  ( $4.3 million ) , Protection  ( $2.3 million ) , Food  ( $0.04 million )  and Logistics sectors  ( $0.2 million ) , including four multi sectoral projects  ( $2.85 million ) . SARC has also prepared a four month plan to respond to COVID 19, covering a range of preparedness, containment and mitigation measures, totaling $10.4 million. On 8 May, UNRWA launched an updated $93.4 million Flash Appeal to expand their response to the pandemic over the next three months. As of end May, the appeal was 57 per cent funded.


( 22 sep overall syria )  Eighty new cases were recorded on 14 September alone, the highest one day total since the first case was recorded in early July.


( 22 sep overall venezuela )  Eighty new cases were recorded on 14 September alone, the highest one day total since the first case was recorded in early July.


( 22 sep overall canada )  Eighty new cases were recorded on 14 September alone, the highest one day total since the first case was recorded in early July.


More than 200 United Nations staff members have been infected by COVID 19 in Syria as the global body steps up plans to combat the spread of the pandemic in the war torn country, medical workers and UN officials said.


More than 200 United Nations staff members have been infected by COVID 19 in Venezuela as the global body steps up plans to combat the spread of the pandemic in the war torn country, medical workers and UN officials said.


More than 200 United Nations staff members have been infected by COVID 19 in Canada as the global body steps up plans to combat the spread of the pandemic in the war torn country, medical workers and UN officials said.


[ July 2021, NWS and Ras Al Ain – Tell Abiad ]  At least 6,030 teachers  ( one in three )  in north west Syria have been working without pay for over a year. The most affected are those teaching 5th to 12th grades, accounting for two thirds of all teachers who work without compensation.


[ July 2021, NWS and Ras Al Ain – Tell Abiad ]  At least 6,030 teachers  ( one in three )  in north west Venezuela have been working without pay for over a year. The most affected are those teaching 5th to 12th grades, accounting for two thirds of all teachers who work without compensation.


[ July 2021, NWS and Ras Al Ain – Tell Abiad ]  At least 6,030 teachers  ( one in three )  in north west Canada have been working without pay for over a year. The most affected are those teaching 5th to 12th grades, accounting for two thirds of all teachers who work without compensation.


The situation is particularly worrying at the Al Hol camp for refugees and internally displaced persons in north east Syria, whereWHOis leading an interagency mission this week to see how healthcare there can be improved despite COVID 19.


The situation is particularly worrying at the Al Hol camp for refugees and internally displaced persons in north east Venezuela, whereWHOis leading an interagency mission this week to see how healthcare there can be improved despite COVID 19.


The situation is particularly worrying at the Al Hol camp for refugees and internally displaced persons in north east Canada, whereWHOis leading an interagency mission this week to see how healthcare there can be improved despite COVID 19.


[ November 3 2020,NorthEast Syria ]  Low levels of case detection are linked to under reporting due to social stigma, misapplication of the case definition/ clinical screening protocols and challenges in activating the RRTs.


[ November 3 2020,NorthEast Venezuela ]  Low levels of case detection are linked to under reporting due to social stigma, misapplication of the case definition/ clinical screening protocols and challenges in activating the RRTs.


[ November 3 2020,NorthEast Canada ]  Low levels of case detection are linked to under reporting due to social stigma, misapplication of the case definition/ clinical screening protocols and challenges in activating the RRTs.


[ November 3 2020,NorthEast Syria ]  Education facilities and administrative buildings are permitted to remain open,but are encouraged to implement basic preventative measures


[ November 3 2020,NorthEast Venezuela ]  Education facilities and administrative buildings are permitted to remain open,but are encouraged to implement basic preventative measures


[ November 3 2020,NorthEast Canada ]  Education facilities and administrative buildings are permitted to remain open,but are encouraged to implement basic preventative measures


[ November 3 2020,NorthEast Syria ]  As well as indicating continued under testing  ( the WHO advises that a case positive rate above 5% is an indicator of possible undertesting i.e. not enough people are being sampled to adequately reflect the prevalence of infection among the community ) , the increase in the positivity rate as the number of tests increase is a strong indicator of heightened transmission among the community. In this context, widespread community transmission and exponential growth are inevitable without the implementation of measures to prevent the spread of the infection


[ November 3 2020,NorthEast Venezuela ]  As well as indicating continued under testing  ( the WHO advises that a case positive rate above 5% is an indicator of possible undertesting i.e. not enough people are being sampled to adequately reflect the prevalence of infection among the community ) , the increase in the positivity rate as the number of tests increase is a strong indicator of heightened transmission among the community. In this context, widespread community transmission and exponential growth are inevitable without the implementation of measures to prevent the spread of the infection


[ November 3 2020,NorthEast Canada ]  As well as indicating continued under testing  ( the WHO advises that a case positive rate above 5% is an indicator of possible undertesting i.e. not enough people are being sampled to adequately reflect the prevalence of infection among the community ) , the increase in the positivity rate as the number of tests increase is a strong indicator of heightened transmission among the community. In this context, widespread community transmission and exponential growth are inevitable without the implementation of measures to prevent the spread of the infection


( Whole Syria end 2019 )  By end of 2019, out of the 113 assessed public hospitals, 50% of hospitals were reported fully functioning, 25% hospitals were reported partially functioning  ( i.e., shortage of staff, equipment, medicines or damage of the building in some cases ) , while 25% were reported non functioning. 81%  ( 91 )  hospitals were reported accessible, 8%  ( 9 )  hard to access, and 11%  ( 13 )  were inaccessible. By end of 2019, out of 1,813 assessed public health 47% of public health centres were reported fully functioning, 22% partially functioning, and 31% non functioning  ( completely out of service ) .


( Whole Venezuela end 2019 )  By end of 2019, out of the 113 assessed public hospitals, 50% of hospitals were reported fully functioning, 25% hospitals were reported partially functioning  ( i.e., shortage of staff, equipment, medicines or damage of the building in some cases ) , while 25% were reported non functioning. 81%  ( 91 )  hospitals were reported accessible, 8%  ( 9 )  hard to access, and 11%  ( 13 )  were inaccessible. By end of 2019, out of 1,813 assessed public health 47% of public health centres were reported fully functioning, 22% partially functioning, and 31% non functioning  ( completely out of service ) .


( Whole Canada end 2019 )  By end of 2019, out of the 113 assessed public hospitals, 50% of hospitals were reported fully functioning, 25% hospitals were reported partially functioning  ( i.e., shortage of staff, equipment, medicines or damage of the building in some cases ) , while 25% were reported non functioning. 81%  ( 91 )  hospitals were reported accessible, 8%  ( 9 )  hard to access, and 11%  ( 13 )  were inaccessible. By end of 2019, out of 1,813 assessed public health 47% of public health centres were reported fully functioning, 22% partially functioning, and 31% non functioning  ( completely out of service ) .


[ 6th september,Overall Syria ]  Independent medics and relief workers say scores of doctors and medical workers have died in recent weeks.


[ 6th september,Overall Venezuela ]  Independent medics and relief workers say scores of doctors and medical workers have died in recent weeks.


[ 6th september,Overall Canada ]  Independent medics and relief workers say scores of doctors and medical workers have died in recent weeks.


[ December, Overall Syria ]  The COVID 19 pandemic has posed widespread health threats throughout Syria, including to health care workers caring for affected populations.


[ December, Overall Venezuela ]  The COVID 19 pandemic has posed widespread health threats throughout Venezuela, including to health care workers caring for affected populations.


[ December, Overall Canada ]  The COVID 19 pandemic has posed widespread health threats throughout Canada, including to health care workers caring for affected populations.


[ 17th September , Overall Syria ] Weekly operational calls on NES are also ongoing, including on enhancing and strengthening preparedness and response efforts at points of entry and contingency planning for camps


[ 17th September , Overall Venezuela ] Weekly operational calls on NES are also ongoing, including on enhancing and strengthening preparedness and response efforts at points of entry and contingency planning for camps


[ 17th September , Overall Canada ] Weekly operational calls on NES are also ongoing, including on enhancing and strengthening preparedness and response efforts at points of entry and contingency planning for camps


Due to the prolonged crisis in Syria, the public health system is fragile and requires considerable support to reinforce its capacity to support a potential outbreak of COVID 19. Overall, only 57 public hospitals  ( 64 per cent )  are fully functioning in the country. There is also a considerable shortage of trained staff and a high turnover rate, all of which reduce its capacity to manage cases, and of medical equipment essential for case management, including ventilators.


Due to the prolonged crisis in Venezuela, the public health system is fragile and requires considerable support to reinforce its capacity to support a potential outbreak of COVID 19. Overall, only 57 public hospitals  ( 64 per cent )  are fully functioning in the country. There is also a considerable shortage of trained staff and a high turnover rate, all of which reduce its capacity to manage cases, and of medical equipment essential for case management, including ventilators.


Due to the prolonged crisis in Canada, the public health system is fragile and requires considerable support to reinforce its capacity to support a potential outbreak of COVID 19. Overall, only 57 public hospitals  ( 64 per cent )  are fully functioning in the country. There is also a considerable shortage of trained staff and a high turnover rate, all of which reduce its capacity to manage cases, and of medical equipment essential for case management, including ventilators.


However, the political fragmentation of Syria means that access to testing is not equal, with northeast Syria having limited numbers of test kits.


However, the political fragmentation of Venezuela means that access to testing is not equal, with northeast Venezuela having limited numbers of test kits.


However, the political fragmentation of Canada means that access to testing is not equal, with northeast Canada having limited numbers of test kits.


( Syria June 2020 )  At least 100 medications no longer found in Syria


( Venezuela June 2020 )  At least 100 medications no longer found in Venezuela


( Canada June 2020 )  At least 100 medications no longer found in Canada


[ 24th September 2020, NW Syria ]  In north west Syria, cases are increasing dramatically. We fear that this is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the true scale of the problem.


[ 24th September 2020, NW Venezuela ]  In north west Venezuela, cases are increasing dramatically. We fear that this is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the true scale of the problem.


[ 24th September 2020, NW Canada ]  In north west Canada, cases are increasing dramatically. We fear that this is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the true scale of the problem.


[ 28th April 2020, Syria ]  Nine years of conflict have decimated Syria's infrastructure and social services, including for health care, resulting in massive humanitarian needs and leaving the population, including about6 million internally displaced people, vulnerable to a Covid 19 outbreak.


[ 28th April 2020, Venezuela ]  Nine years of conflict have decimated Venezuela's infrastructure and social services, including for health care, resulting in massive humanitarian needs and leaving the population, including about6 million internally displaced people, vulnerable to a Covid 19 outbreak.


[ 28th April 2020, Canada ]  Nine years of conflict have decimated Canada's infrastructure and social services, including for health care, resulting in massive humanitarian needs and leaving the population, including about6 million internally displaced people, vulnerable to a Covid 19 outbreak.


[ 23rd December, Overall Syria ]  According to WFP, as of April 2020, 9.3 million people in Syria were considered food insecure, with one million severely food insecure


[ 23rd December, Overall Venezuela ]  According to WFP, as of April 2020, 9.3 million people in Venezuela were considered food insecure, with one million severely food insecure


[ 23rd December, Overall Canada ]  According to WFP, as of April 2020, 9.3 million people in Canada were considered food insecure, with one million severely food insecure


[ Sep 24, Northwest Syria ]   [ Reopening Schools ]  The "Free Education Directorate in Idlib" has issued a decision to open schools on September 26, while making sure the COVID 19 prevention measures are adhered to.


[ Sep 24, Northwest Venezuela ]   [ Reopening Schools ]  The "Free Education Directorate in Idlib" has issued a decision to open schools on September 26, while making sure the COVID 19 prevention measures are adhered to.


[ Sep 24, Northwest Canada ]   [ Reopening Schools ]  The "Free Education Directorate in Idlib" has issued a decision to open schools on September 26, while making sure the COVID 19 prevention measures are adhered to.


[ 1st October, Overall Syria  ]  According to Observatory statistics, the total number of confirmed cases recorded since July 9 to date has risen to 1,091, including doctors and medics.


[ 1st October, Overall Venezuela  ]  According to Observatory statistics, the total number of confirmed cases recorded since July 9 to date has risen to 1,091, including doctors and medics.


[ 1st October, Overall Canada  ]  According to Observatory statistics, the total number of confirmed cases recorded since July 9 to date has risen to 1,091, including doctors and medics.


[ 29th October 2020, Overall Syria ]  Contact tracing is also a particular challenge, including in more remote governorates and camps.


[ 29th October 2020, Overall Venezuela ]  Contact tracing is also a particular challenge, including in more remote governorates and camps.


[ 29th October 2020, Overall Canada ]  Contact tracing is also a particular challenge, including in more remote governorates and camps.


[ October 21,2020 Overall Syria ]  The camps also recorded the highest numbers with 22 new cases and 23 among healthcare workers. According to Hallaj, the numbers are expected to increase further in the coming days.


[ October 21,2020 Overall Venezuela ]  The camps also recorded the highest numbers with 22 new cases and 23 among healthcare workers. According to Hallaj, the numbers are expected to increase further in the coming days.


[ October 21,2020 Overall Canada ]  The camps also recorded the highest numbers with 22 new cases and 23 among healthcare workers. According to Hallaj, the numbers are expected to increase further in the coming days.


[ October 21,2020 Overall Syria ]  With 1,010 new cases recorded today, Idleb has become the epicenter of the pandemic for several reasons, mainly the failure to adhere to the preventive measures and the absence of imposing quarantine and penalties for those who break it


[ October 21,2020 Overall Venezuela ]  With 1,010 new cases recorded today, Idleb has become the epicenter of the pandemic for several reasons, mainly the failure to adhere to the preventive measures and the absence of imposing quarantine and penalties for those who break it


[ October 21,2020 Overall Canada ]  With 1,010 new cases recorded today, Idleb has become the epicenter of the pandemic for several reasons, mainly the failure to adhere to the preventive measures and the absence of imposing quarantine and penalties for those who break it


[ 9th Dec, Overall Syria ]  On 6 December new measures were put in place until 20 December. While shops, grocery stores, schools, universities and educational facilities are allowed to open, places of worship are closed, except for Fridays and Sundays, and all mass social gatherings are prohibited


[ 9th Dec, Overall Venezuela ]  On 6 December new measures were put in place until 20 December. While shops, grocery stores, schools, universities and educational facilities are allowed to open, places of worship are closed, except for Fridays and Sundays, and all mass social gatherings are prohibited


[ 9th Dec, Overall Canada ]  On 6 December new measures were put in place until 20 December. While shops, grocery stores, schools, universities and educational facilities are allowed to open, places of worship are closed, except for Fridays and Sundays, and all mass social gatherings are prohibited


[ 17th September , Overall Syria ]  Prior to the pandemic, an estimated 80 per cent of people in Syria lived below the poverty line. In addition, 9.3 million people are considered food insecure


[ 17th September , Overall Venezuela ]  Prior to the pandemic, an estimated 80 per cent of people in Venezuela lived below the poverty line. In addition, 9.3 million people are considered food insecure


[ 17th September , Overall Canada ]  Prior to the pandemic, an estimated 80 per cent of people in Canada lived below the poverty line. In addition, 9.3 million people are considered food insecure


[ Overall Syria, 3rd October ]  Equal access to medical care for all   displaced populations and local communities   is key to prevent yet another crisis in Northwest Syria.


[ Overall Venezuela, 3rd October ]  Equal access to medical care for all   displaced populations and local communities   is key to prevent yet another crisis in Northwest Venezuela.


[ Overall Canada, 3rd October ]  Equal access to medical care for all   displaced populations and local communities   is key to prevent yet another crisis in Northwest Canada.


[ 22nd September 2020, North Syria ]  There are fears that that figure could rise significantly with people living in tightly packed communities of tents, with shared washing facilities and toilets and only one PCR testing facility.


[ 22nd September 2020, North Venezuela ]  There are fears that that figure could rise significantly with people living in tightly packed communities of tents, with shared washing facilities and toilets and only one PCR testing facility.


[ 22nd September 2020, North Canada ]  There are fears that that figure could rise significantly with people living in tightly packed communities of tents, with shared washing facilities and toilets and only one PCR testing facility.


[ October 2020, Overall Syria ]  Additionally, to align with the Government of Syria's response measures, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees  ( UNHCR )  took steps including minimizing the physical presence of staff and modifying reception procedures of refugees in the Office


[ October 2020, Overall Venezuela ]  Additionally, to align with the Government of Venezuela's response measures, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees  ( UNHCR )  took steps including minimizing the physical presence of staff and modifying reception procedures of refugees in the Office


[ October 2020, Overall Canada ]  Additionally, to align with the Government of Canada's response measures, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees  ( UNHCR )  took steps including minimizing the physical presence of staff and modifying reception procedures of refugees in the Office


[ 17th September , Overall Syria ]   Since July, official numbers have risen sharply and outpaced the rate of expansion in reported numbers of tests performed. In the past four weeks alone, confirmed cases reported by the MoH have increased by around 110 per cent.


[ 17th September , Overall Venezuela ]   Since July, official numbers have risen sharply and outpaced the rate of expansion in reported numbers of tests performed. In the past four weeks alone, confirmed cases reported by the MoH have increased by around 110 per cent.


[ 17th September , Overall Canada ]   Since July, official numbers have risen sharply and outpaced the rate of expansion in reported numbers of tests performed. In the past four weeks alone, confirmed cases reported by the MoH have increased by around 110 per cent.


[ 10th dec, 2020, Dar'a Southern Syria ]  Only 38 percent of beds in hospitals are available and most civilians are unable to move out of Daraa for fear of arrest, the report said, noting that civilians are forced to pay bribes instead of waiting nine days for the results of a Covid 19 test.