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COVID-19 government response timeline for Syria

Find out what policies Syria has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Feb 1st, 2020Feb 01
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184053
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Feb 2nd, 2020Feb 02
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184054
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Feb 3rd, 2020Feb 03
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184055
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Feb 4th, 2020Feb 04
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184056
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Feb 5th, 2020Feb 05
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184057
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Feb 6th, 2020Feb 06
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184058
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Feb 7th, 2020Feb 07
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184059
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Feb 8th, 2020Feb 08
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184060
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Feb 9th, 2020Feb 09
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184061
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Feb 10th, 2020Feb 10
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184062
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Feb 11th, 2020Feb 11
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184063
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Feb 12th, 2020Feb 12
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184064
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Feb 13th, 2020Feb 13
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184065
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Feb 14th, 2020Feb 14
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184066
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Feb 15th, 2020Feb 15
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184067
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Feb 16th, 2020Feb 16
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184068
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Feb 17th, 2020Feb 17
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184069
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Feb 18th, 2020Feb 18
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184070
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Feb 19th, 2020Feb 19
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184071
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Feb 20th, 2020Feb 20
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184072
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Feb 21st, 2020Feb 21
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184073
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Feb 22nd, 2020Feb 22
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184074
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Feb 23rd, 2020Feb 23
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184075
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Feb 24th, 2020Feb 24
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184076
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Feb 25th, 2020Feb 25
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184077
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Feb 26th, 2020Feb 26
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184078
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Feb 27th, 2020Feb 27
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184079
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Feb 28th, 2020Feb 28
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184080
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Feb 29th, 2020Feb 29
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184081
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Mar 1st, 2020Mar 01
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184082
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Mar 2nd, 2020Mar 02
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184083
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Mar 3rd, 2020Mar 03
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184084
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Mar 4th, 2020Mar 04
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184085
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Mar 5th, 2020Mar 05
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184086
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Mar 6th, 2020Mar 06
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184087
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Mar 7th, 2020Mar 07
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"Strict measures being taken at border crossings to detect any cases of Coronavirus" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=184088
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Mar 8th, 2020Mar 08
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
the Prime Minister's Cabinet has declared (in Arabic) that: Visits from neighbouring countries (Iraq and Jordan) will be suspended for a month Visits from countries that declared an emergency will be suspended for 2 months (i.e Europe) If someone comes from any of these countries, they will be quarantined for 14 days "to ensure they dont have the virus" http://www.pministry.gov.sy/contents/15912/??????-???????-????-??????-????-???????-????-????????-????????-??-???-??????--??????-???????--????-???-??????-????-?????-????-??????-????-?????
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Mar 8th, 2020Mar 08
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
"the Cabinet commissioned the Information and Health Ministries to formulate a comprehensive media plan for raising awareness about protection against this virus, in addition to commissioning the Education and Higher Education Ministries to enhance preventative measures at schools and universities" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=187790
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Mar 10th, 2020Mar 10
Level 0 of 3
C1: School closing - no measuresDetails
"launching awareness campaigns for all workers at schools and teaching establishments." https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=187953
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Mar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
Since the 13th of March, the government has started to take radical measures and ordered the reduction of the number of staff in public and administrative sectors to 40%. The staff will work in shifts to ensure the continuity of business. The working hours will be comprised between 9 am and 2 pm. Source (In Arabic) https://www.sana.sy/?p=1122963 https://www.sana.sy/?p=1126906
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Mar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188258 "The precautionary steps, included suspending universities, schools, and institutes as of 14/03/2020 to 02/04/2020, reducing in work hours at administrative public sector establishments to around 40%, suspending handprint sign-in for a month."
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Mar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188268 "In a statement to SANA, the Interior Ministry asserted that it didn’t issue any statement about suspending the land travel, adding that such statement will be issued through the official media outlets, its official website and Facebook."
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Mar 15th, 2020Mar 15
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188258 "The precautionary steps, included suspending universities, schools, and institutes as of 14/03/2020 to 02/04/2020, reducing in work hours at administrative public sector establishments to around 40%, suspending handprint sign-in for a month."
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Mar 15th, 2020Mar 15
Level 1 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - recommend cancellingDetails
https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188330 "Faroun underlined the necessity of citizens being cautious and avoiding gatherings and children’s playgrounds, in addition to committing to proper hygiene rules."
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Mar 15th, 2020Mar 15
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
Between Mar 14's "no land travel restrictions" and Mar 20 calls for "voluntary isolation" I didn't find statements on change of policy, so I assume it remains 0. (Ben)
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Mar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
The Cabinet of Syria formulates a set of preventative measures to help curb the spread of coronavirus across the country. The measures are not specific in what constitutes a "gathering," however it can be inferred that the measures are quite strict. "d- Suspension of all scientific, cultural, social and sporting events that require gathering of people, strict prevention of crowds in cafes and restaurants, closure of public services halls (used for weddings, funerals etc.) and implementing a plan to sanitize public transport.". https://www.insideover.com/society/syrian-emergency-measures-to-counter-coronavirus-pandemic.html; https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/concern-mounts-catastrophic-coronavirus-outbreak-syria-200316003354976.html
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Mar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
Disinfection of buses for use of the public, implying the active use of public transportation as of Mar 18 (Ben). https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188436
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Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
"the team called on citizens to show a high level of awareness and responsibility in terms of commitment to “voluntary isolation” procedures that should maintain public safety so that “mandatory isolation” is not enforced in the case of non-compliance." https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188590
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Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 1 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - recommend cancellingDetails
"the team called on citizens to show a high level of awareness and responsibility in terms of commitment to “voluntary isolation” procedures that should maintain public safety so that “mandatory isolation” is not enforced in the case of non-compliance." https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188590
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Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
"the team called on citizens to show a high level of awareness and responsibility in terms of commitment to “voluntary isolation” procedures that should maintain public safety so that “mandatory isolation” is not enforced in the case of non-compliance." https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188590
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Mar 21st, 2020Mar 21
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
"the team called on citizens to show a high level of awareness and responsibility in terms of commitment to “voluntary isolation” procedures that should maintain public safety so that “mandatory isolation” is not enforced in the case of non-compliance." https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188591
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Mar 21st, 2020Mar 21
Level 1 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - recommend cancellingDetails
"the team called on citizens to show a high level of awareness and responsibility in terms of commitment to “voluntary isolation” procedures that should maintain public safety so that “mandatory isolation” is not enforced in the case of non-compliance." https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188591
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
"The Prime Minister also issued another circular requiring governors to take the necessary measures to close markets and suspend all commercial, service, cultural and social activities." https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188607
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
"The Prime Minister also issued another circular requiring governors to take the necessary measures to close markets and suspend all commercial, service, cultural and social activities." https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188607
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Mar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
Despite the entrance of more harsh measures, the statements dealt with commercial activity but didn't seem to address any internal movement restriction enforced besides the earlier "voluntary isolation" request (Ben). https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188607
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Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Cabinet suspended all forms of mass public and private transportation within provinces as of 8 PM on Monday and between provinces as of 8 PM on Tuesday, with the stipulation that ministries, union, and private production establishments provide transportation for their workers https://sana.sy/en/?p=188663
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Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
In addition to the existing recommendation on voluntary isolation, there has been added an expected shutdown of inter-province public transport (Ben). https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188688
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
The Ministry of Education in Syria has ordered the closure of schools until the 2ed of April. The closure started on the 14th of March and covered both public and private schools. Source: the Arabic website of the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) https://www.sana.sy/?p=1123427
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
The Prime Minister of Syria has issued a circular to the governors requesting the closure of markets, commercial, business, cultural and social activities. The closure starts from Sunday the 22ed of March and until further notice. The purpose of the restrictions is to minimise movement and to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the population. Exceptions from the circular include supermarkets, food suppliers, pharmacies, and health centres Source (in Arabic): https://www.sana.sy/?p=1126464
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
From the 25th of March, the government has ordered the suspension of transport within the following governorates: Lattakia, Aleppo, Tartus, Hama, Homs, Qunaitara, Deraa and Deir Al Zour. Althought these are 8 out of 14 governorates and if we count areas held by opposition forced in the North East and other armed groups in the North West, the move amounts to a total suspension of public transportation except in the capital Damascus. Source (in Arabic): https://www.sana.sy/?p=1126990
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
The Cabinet commissioned the Information and Health Ministries to formulate a comprehensive media plan for raising awareness about protection against this virus. Source: https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=187790
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Mar 29th, 2020Mar 29
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Since the 13th of March, the government has started to take radical measures and ordered the reduction of the number of staff in public and administrative sectors to 40%. The staff will work in shifts to ensure the continuity of business. The working hours will be comprised between 9 am and 2 pm. Source (in Arabic) https://www.sana.sy/?p=1122963
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Mar 29th, 2020Mar 29
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
The Syrian government has banned travel between governorates centres and all their surrounding areas and countryside. The decision was effective at 2 pm on Sunday the 29th of March. The source in Arabic: https://www.sana.sy/?p=1130687
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Apr 1st, 2020Apr 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
The restriction on movement between the Syrian governates which was approved by the Syrian government during its weekly session on Sunday the 29th of March is now effective (from 6 pm on the 31st of March and until the 16th of April) Source: in Arabic: https://www.sana.sy/?p=1130687
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Apr 1st, 2020Apr 01
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
The Syndicate of Medical Doctors in Syria has launched a hotline to answer the questions of the public about COVID-19. For the time being, the lines will be operated between 9 am - 9 pm with the possibility of extending the hours of operation to 24 hours. The purpose of the hotline is to relieve pressure from hospitals and clinics as well as to answer the questions of the public according to a medical protocol approved by the Ministry of Health. Source: SANA (the Arabic website of the Syrian Arab News Agency) https://www.sana.sy/?p=1131096
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Apr 2nd, 2020Apr 02
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
The Ministry of Education has announced that public and private schools closure will be extended until the 16th of April 2020. Source: the Arabic website of SANA (Syrian Arab News Agency) https://www.sana.sy/?p=1131281
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Apr 2nd, 2020Apr 02
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no02-6-may-2020 OCHA “On 16 April, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) shared information indicating that a 53-year-old man from Al-Hasakeh City who had been admitted to Qamishli National Hospital on 27 March had died on 2 April. A test for the virus subsequently tested positive.”
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Apr 5th, 2020Apr 05
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
The Prime Minister of Syria has issued a circular to the governors requesting the closure of markets, commercial, business, cultural and social activities. The closure starts from Sunday the 22ed of March and until further notice. The purpose of the restrictions is to minimise movement and to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the population. Exceptions from the circular include supermarkets, food suppliers, pharmacies, and health centres Source (in Arabic): https://www.sana.sy/?p=1126464
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Apr 5th, 2020Apr 05
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
The Syrian national TV stations are broadcasting live and online public information campaigns titled "for Syria, Stay at Home". The production is a joint cooperation between the Ministry of Media, artists, sportsmen, and public figures. The key message is to urge people to stay at home toavoid transmitting or contracting COVID-19. Source: https://www.sana.sy/?p=1132488
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Apr 12th, 2020Apr 12
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
http://archive.is/3KFgg This week, two PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing machines arrived in northeast Syria from the Kurdistan Region, which will help the Syrian-Kurdish–led authorities to test for coronavirus infections.
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Apr 13th, 2020Apr 13
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
The government taskforce for Coronavirus response has decided that schools and universities will continue to be suspended until the 2ed of May 2020. Source (in Arabic) https://www.sana.sy/?p=1135292
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Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-syria-north/as-rebel-held-syria-fears-virus-just-one-machine-is-there-to-test-idUSKCN21W1F2 As of 14 Apr, Reuters. “Makki’s Epidemiological Surveillance Laboratory has the only device in areas outside of Syrian government control equipped to run a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to detect the virus.” “The machine “is not sufficient to serve all these people, so there is pressure on the device. And since it is the only one, strict criteria are being used to select samples,” said Makki.” https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/04/1061722 To this end, said Mr. Riza, WHO has supported extensive rehabilitation of the Central Public Health Laboratory in Damascus, trained dozens of laboratory technicians and rapid response team members in testing and sample collection, and procured critical diagnosis equipment - including five polymerase chain reaction machines and multiple shipments of testing kits. Testing capacity has already quadrupled.
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Apr 17th, 2020Apr 17
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Apr 17th, 2020Apr 17
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Apr 23rd, 2020Apr 23
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
"Syria announced Saturday it will shorten curfew hours by 90 minutes a day and allow some shops and small businesses to open on alternate days of the week during the holy month of Ramadan." https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2240821/syria-shorten-curfew-during-ramadan-algeria-extends-virus-lockdown
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May 6th, 2020May 06
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no02-6-may-2020 OCHA As of 6 May. “Four laboratories have been established in Damascus, Lattakia and Aleppo; and Idleb with additional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing capacity established in Qamishli.” “Some 2,000 tests have been conducted by the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) in Damascus to date.”
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May 25th, 2020May 25
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
The government team in charge of the national plan to deal with the novel coronavirus has decided to end the curfew, allow inter-province transportation and resume public transportation, state television reported. https://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=56061&SEO=syria-lifts-curfew-eases-covid-19-measures
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May 25th, 2020May 25
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
Damascus, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian government decided on Monday to completely lift the imposed night curfew and ease the measures adopted to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=56061&SEO=syria-lifts-curfew-eases-covid-19-measures
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May 26th, 2020May 26
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
Beginning today, the government will lift an overnight curfew and allow movement between its provinces. https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/syria-coronavirus-curfew-uptick-cases-damascus-idlib.html
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May 31st, 2020May 31
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Jul 9th, 2020Jul 09
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Schools remain closed country-wide according to UNESCO data http://archive.fo/dAMwX
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Jul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
UNESCO education response map shows schools are still closed. http://archive.vn/p0K5y For the next coder: on August 1st the Education Ministry announced that it will begin carrying out remedial lessons to compensate for educational losses for Category B basic education students from August 11th to the 31st. The Ministry instructed its directorates in all provinces to open the schools designated for the basic education for Category B students from Saturday till Thursday each weak in order to make up for educational losses through remedial lessons. http://archive.vn/WOeL8
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Damascus, SANA-The Ministry of Endowments announced the suspension of Friday and mass prayers at the mosques of Damascus and its countryside for fifteen days, as of Monday, August 3rd. http://archive.vn/sP03h
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Data is collected from public sources by a team of over one hundred Oxford University students and staff from every part of the world. Please note: not all countries are equally up to date; for certain countries, some indicators will be missing for some days.
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