Syria’s northwest records 18 new coronavirus cases

IDLIB, Syria (North Press) – On Friday, the Syrian Interim Government of the opposition Syrian National Coalition announced the recording of 18 new cases of coronavirus in northwest Syria.

On its official account on the Internet, the Interim Government said it recorded 18 new cases of the virus and 17 recoveries recording no deaths.

It indicated that it conducted tests for 246 suspected cases in its areas.

With the newly announced figures, the total number of coronavirus infections in the opposition-controlled areas has risen to 22,128, including 655 deaths and 20,127 recoveries.

On Thursday, Syria’s northwest recorded 20 new coronavirus infections and 11 recoveries.

Reporting by Bara’ al-Shami