Syria's nine-year war has killed about a half-million people, wounded more than a million and forced about 5.6 million to flee abroad as refugees, mostly to neighbouring countries.

They are the first infections to be detected among Syrians living in refugee camps in Jordan.

More than two million of the world's refugees live in camps, many of which are overcrowded, meaning residents are not able to socially distance from one another.

In an effort to save his seven children Ebraheim Barho suffered severe burns to 80 per cent of his body. He remains in hospital recovering to this day.

“We would like to offer our deepest gratitude to the thousands of Nova Scotians who have shown us their love and support over this past year."

In the middle of a cheering airport, Abdulnaser Alkhatib, 32, hugged his mother, Fatema Abosalooa, as they were reunited after four years.

The family will be taking a break from running the restaurant, however, leaving it under new management provided by the Middle Eastern chain Paramount Fine Foods.

Excited to have the chance to vote, these new Canadians say immigration policy is an important factor in deciding who they choose on election day.

A Calgary goldsmith who came to Canada with $70 says since she was an immigrant herself, she is a strong believer in the principle of giving everybody a chance.

A few thousand people born in Syria have become Canadian citizens since 2015, and will be able to exercise their democratic right to vote this fall.