Two new coronavirus cases have been reported in Damascus countryside

DAMASCUS,  (ST)_Two new coronavirus cases have been reported in Ras al-M’arra town in Damascus countryside, according to a statement released today by  the Ministry of Health. 

 

The statement said that the number of infections in Syria has risen from 144 to 146 after two people tested positive in M’arra town .

 

The two patients were in close contact with infected people in the same town. 

 

Out of 146 cases, 62 have recovered and 6  have died.

 

The first case of coronavirus was detected in Syria on March 22nd, 2020.

 

Basma Qaddour