This footage was filmed and produced 30 September 2021.

Syria is facing a new surge in COVID-19 infections in both government-held areas and territory outside state control that could overwhelm the war-ravaged country's fragile health system, aid workers. Government health authorities said the number of cases reported in the last twenty four hours has hit 235, the highest daily tally since the first case was reported in March last year.

The video shows an interview with Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdullah, Care physician at Al-Ziraa Hospital.

Interview:

Syria sees spike in COVID-19 cases as fears grow of new wave. The number of daily infections exceeds 1000, and there are not enough PCR tests to detect the virus, as the total number of injuries reached 71,000, while the number of deaths reached more than 1151. Amid limited possibilities, the rapid spread of the Coronavirus in Idlib and the high number of deaths due to the lack of vacancies for patients in hospitals. Several deaths were recorded in front of hospitals due to the lack of vacancies. The medical authorities say that there is no places for patients in the intensive care unless one of the patients dies in the center. The spread of the virus comes amid difficult conditions due to the lack of respirators available in hospitals.