Syrian government-held areas announce 9 deaths, 143 new coronavirus infections
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – On Friday, the media office of the Ministry of Health of the Syrian government recorded 143 new coronavirus infections and 9 deaths in its areas of control.
The government’s media office stated on Facebook account that the new deaths were five in Damascus, two in Latakia, one in Tartus and another Homs.
The new recorded cases were 32 in Latakia, 23 in Aleppo, 20 in Rif Dimashq, 18 in Homs, 18 in Daraa, 15 in Damascus, 13 in Deir ez-Zor, and 4 in Hama.
Meanwhile, the media office announces the registration of 125 new recoveries.
The total toll of the infection in the government-held areas has come up to 20,856, including 1,423 deaths and 14,594 recoveries.
Recently, the government-held areas have been witnessing a noticeable increase in the number of the coronavirus cases amid warnings of the collapse of the health situation in these areas.