Syrian President Bashar Al Assad (centre), wearing a mask to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, speaks with people during his visit to the coastal province of Latakia, Syria. AP
Syrian President Bashar Al Assad (centre), wearing a mask to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, speaks with people during his visit to the coastal province of Latakia, Syria. AP

Syria's President Bashar Al Assad visits bushfire-striken Latakia