Health 2020-03-25 Governance failures imperil Syrians in regime-controlled areas With coronavirus cases now surfacing in Syria, activists have expressed alarm that the regime is not doing enough to prevent the spread. 2020-03-24 Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons. 2020-03-24 Medical teams ward off COVID-19 in north Syria Preventive measures are being implemented as aid groups warn that the Idlib region is especially vulnerable to a coronavirus outbreak. 2020-03-23 Iraq on lockdown as Syria reports first COVID-19 case As measures to contain the virus are extended across Iraq, Health Minister exhorts populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr to call off mass prayers. 2020-03-20 Iraq works to curtail COVID-19 spread in IDP camps The Ministry of Migration and Displacement is implementing new measures to prevent an outbreak of the novel coronavirus in IDP camps. 2020-03-19 Syria's Kurds take steps to combat coronavirus Measures include closing schools, and banning large gatherings such as parties, weddings, religious ceremonies and sporting events. 2020-03-13 Syrians express alarm over coronavirus spread There are growing concerns that Iran-aligned militias will further the spread of the virus as they cross from Iran to Iraq to Syria unchecked. 2020-03-12 Iranian regime faces 'crisis of legitimacy' as coronavirus spreads With the IRGC in charge, the Iranian people have little faith in the government's ability to contain the spread of the virus, analysts say. 2020-03-09 Preventive measures to protect Iraq IDPs from coronavirus Iraqi authorities launched a campaign to raise awareness about the coronavirus and to prevent its spread in IDP camps throughout the country. 2020-02-27 Iran coronavirus toll rises amid cover-up accusations As COVID-19 continues to spread and claim lives, a media watchdog has accused Iran of blocking independent reporting of the outbreak. 1 | 2 | 3 | Next
