[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] It has been reported that Bashar al-Assad, the dictator of Syria, and his wife Asma al-Assad have both been infected with COVID-19.
According to foreign media such as the British Independent, on the 8th (local time), the Syrian presidential office announced in a statement that the Assad presidential couple tested positive for COVID-19 and had shown symptoms prior to testing. The presidential office stated, "The presidential couple is in good and stable condition and will be quarantined at home for 2 to 3 weeks."
In Syria, where civil war has continued since 2011, the healthcare system has collapsed to the extent that official COVID-19 infection figures have not been properly compiled, and COVID-19 is spreading at a frightening rate. According to foreign media such as Arab News, more than 70% of medical personnel in Syria have fled to other countries to escape the civil war.
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