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COVID-19 in Syria: policy options

author(s) Turkmani, R. - Gharibah, M. - Mehchy, Z.
from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
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  • Western Asia
  • Asia
  • World
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Turkmani, Rim, Gharibah, Mazen and Mehchy, Zaki (2020) COVID-19 in Syria: policy options. Policy Memo. Conflict Research Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK

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Abstract

According to our in-country team’s field observations and the preliminary results of the interviews we have conducted with several medical actors across the country, the country is currently facing a dangerous rapid spread of the virus with a surge in mortality rate. Despite the difficulty in obtaining official and verified information, our observations indicate a severe outbreak in Damascus and its countryside, such as Eastern Ghouta and Western Qalamoun areas. This brief highlights challenges that contribute to this spread and concludes by suggesting short- and long-term measures and policies for national, regional and international responses. This work is part of the Conflict Research Programme managed by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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