On 12 February, the Syrian Ministry of Health reported 1,414 deaths and 2,349 injuries as a result of the earthquake, mainly in Aleppo, Latakia, Hama, south Idleb and Tartous Governorates. The number of casualties is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue. There are reports of affected families being displaced from Aleppo and Latakia to Tartous, Hama and other less-affected Governorates in the south. This number is expected to increase in the coming days. Meanwhile, thousands of families remain without shelter in open areas or are seeking refuge in damaged buildings, reception centres, collective centres, or are being temporarily hosted by other families.