The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Coronavirus | Total number of infected people jumps to 75, as four new cases recorded in north-western Syria

Health authorities have recorded four new coronavirus cases, two cases in the town of Souran, one case in Al-Bab town in Aleppo countryside and the last case in Al-Foua town in Idlib countryside.

According to Observatory statistics, the number of confirmed cases, since July 9 to date, rose to 75, including two doctors were residing in Turkey.

Breakdown of the cases is as follows: 33 cases, including medical staff in HTS-held areas in Idlib, parts of Aleppo, Hama and Latakia, and 40 cases in the areas controlled by Turkish-backed factions, north of Aleppo.

While recovery cases in north-western Syria have risen to 55.

On August 18, health authorities documented the death of an elderly woman infected with the coronavirus in al-Dana town in Idlib countryside.