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

A file photo of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) with his wife Asma al-Assad . EPA/HARISH TYAGI

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.

Main Photo: A file photo of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) with his wife Asma al-Assad . EPA/HARISH TYAGI

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