The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Coronavirus | Four infection cases in 24 hours in Al-Bab, and the total number of cases in north-western Syria jumps to 71

Health authorities have recorded new four infection cases with COVID-19 in the past 24 hours in the Turkish-controlled city of Al-Bab in north-eastern Aleppo.

 

On August 27, health authorities also recorded two cases in Al-Bab city.

 

According to Observatory statistics, the number of confirmed cases since July 9 has risen to 71, and the breakdown of the cases is as follows:

 

  • Two doctors were in Turkey.

 

  • 32 persons, including medics, in HTS-held areas in Idlib, parts of Aleppo, Hama and Latakia.

 

  • 37 persons in areas under the control of Turkish-backed factions in northern Aleppo.

 

Meanwhile, 53 cases north-western Syria have been recovered so far.

 

On August 18, health authorities documented the first death of a COVID-19 case (an elderly woman) in al-Dana town in Idlib countryside.