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President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma al-Assad both test positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the presidential office.

President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma al-Assad both test positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the presidential office. They are both reported to be in good health with "minor symptoms".

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HealthPresident Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma al-Assad both test positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the presidential office.

President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma al-Assad both test positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the presidential office. They are both reported to be in good health with "minor symptoms".

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