Syrian president, wife test positive for coronavirus

DAMASCUS: Syrian President

Bashar Assad

and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president's office said Monday, with both having only mild symptoms of the illness.

In a statement, Assad's office said the first couple did PCR tests after they felt minor symptoms consistent with the Covid-19 illness.

It said that Assad, 55, and his wife Asma, will return to work after spending between two to three weeks in isolation in their home.

Both were in ``good health and in stable condition,'' it added.