Since the reporting of the first case of COVID-19 on 22 March 2020 and as of 4 June 2022, A total of 55,897 confirmed cases, including 3,150 associated death cases (CFR 5.6%), were reported in Syria.

• Out of 55,897 COVID-19 confirmed cases 94.3% of cases (n=52,704) reported recovered, 0.1% (n=43) reported as still active cases, and 5.6% of cases (n=3,150) reported as deceased cases.

• In the week 22, there is a decrease in the confirmed cases by 41.7% (n=07) compared with the previous week (n=12). It worth noting that no COVID-19 reported deaths during the last 6 weeks.

• COVID-19 cases in week 22 distributed by governorate: Damascus 85.71% (n= 6), Homs 14.29% (n= 1).

• WHO supports the CPHL with PCR kits and laboratory supplies

• WHO extended support to the MOE for the testing of students coming from Hard-to Reach and cross border areas for the National certificate exams. It entails the RDTs testing kits and operational support for the health workers for performing the tests.

Source: World Health Organization