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Syria’s President Al Assad and his wife test positive for COVID-19

Government said both are in good health and will work while in isolation at home

Last updated: March 08, 2021 | 16:20

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Bashar Al Assad and his wife Asma

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Dubai: Syria’s President Bashar Al Assad and his wife Asma have tested positive for COVID-19 after showing minor symptoms, the president’s office said in a statement on Monday.

It said they were both in good health and would continue to work while in isolation at home.

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