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Turkey Applauds Health Workers Fighting Coronavirus

Turkey Applauds Health Workers Fighting Coronavirus

Upon calls under the hashtag #SağlıkEmekçileriİçin1Dakika (1 Minute for Health Laborers), citizens from across the country applauded health workers for a minute at 9 p.m. for their help and struggle against coronavirus.

Turkey Reports Fourth Coronavirus Death, 168 New Cases

Turkey Reports Fourth Coronavirus Death, 168 New Cases

The number of cases has increased to 359, the Health Minister has announced.

Coronavirus: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 3 as Ex-General Confirmed to Have Died of Covid-19

Coronavirus: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 3 as Ex-General Confirmed to Have Died of Covid-19

The Health Minister has confirmed that an ex-general who died on Monday had Covid-19.

Turkey Conducted 10 Thousand Covid-19 Tests So Far, Aims to Increase Capacity

Turkey Conducted 10 Thousand Covid-19 Tests So Far, Aims to Increase Capacity

The Health Minister has briefed the parliament on the latest developments regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

‘More Comprehensive Economic Measures Should Have Been Introduced'

‘More Comprehensive Economic Measures Should Have Been Introduced'

Economist Kubilay has spoken to bianet about the economic measures announced by President Erdoğan: “It was the public institutions that should have shouldered the responsibility. Companies were taken into consideration, not citizens.”

19 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘If Health Workers Get Sick, Public Cannot Recover’

‘If Health Workers Get Sick, Public Cannot Recover’

After Internist Prof. Cemil Taşçıoğlu and Pulmonologist Prof. Bülent Tutluoğlu have tested positive for Covid-19, we have consulted with Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Chair Prof. Dr. Sinan Adıyaman about the conditions of health workers.

19 March 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Colleagues Announce Support for Doctor Made to Apologize After Remarks on Coronavirus

Colleagues Announce Support for Doctor Made to Apologize After Remarks on Coronavirus

Ankara University opened an inquiry into a meeting where Dr. Çınar said there were thousands of Covid-19 cases in Turkey.

Bar Associations Call for Release of Prisoners due to Coronavirus Outbreak

Bar Associations Call for Release of Prisoners due to Coronavirus Outbreak

Prisoners can be put under house arrest to reduce the prison population, 33 bar associations have said in a joint statement.

One Person Detained Over Coronavirus Post

One Person Detained Over Coronavirus Post

37-year-old L.S. has been taken into custody in Adana province on the ground of an “unfounded social media post about coronavirus outbreak.”

Beyoğlu in the Days of Corona: Shopkeepers are Worried, Cats are Lonely

Beyoğlu in the Days of Corona: Shopkeepers are Worried, Cats are Lonely

People at shopping malls, in bookstores, in shops of Beyoğlu… It is far less crowded than usual. There are few people on the streets, most of them with masks. Trying to keep my social distance, I ask, “How has coronavirus affected your lives?”

19 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Turkey Reports Second Death from Coronavirus, Confirms 93 New Cases

Turkey Reports Second Death from Coronavirus, Confirms 93 New Cases

A 61-year-old man has lost his life as the total number of cases has increased to 191.

‘We are Vulnerable to Other Diseases in Quarantine’

‘We are Vulnerable to Other Diseases in Quarantine’

Ketrin Köprü is one of the 1,957 people who have recently returned to Turkey from Europe. Placed in a 14-day quarantine, she says, “Here is no such thing as hygiene. It is extremely dirty. There are no disinfectants or eau de cologne in rooms.”

18 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel

2,807 Citizens Evacuated from Europe, Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

2,807 Citizens Evacuated from Europe, Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

Vice President Oktay has announced that the evacuation of 2,807 citizens who wanted to return to Turkey from nine European countries has been completed as of 6 a.m. today.

Turkey Announces First Death from Coronavirus as Number of Cases Doubles in 24 Hours

Turkey Announces First Death from Coronavirus as Number of Cases Doubles in 24 Hours

The country also confirmed 51 additional cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 98.

Presidency Denies Rumors of Curfew, State of Emergency over Coronavirus

Presidency Denies Rumors of Curfew, State of Emergency over Coronavirus

"Such comprehensive restrictive steps are not on the government's agenda," Fahrettin Altun has said.

LGBTI+s Stranded at Turkey-Greece Border: Everyone Has Forgotten About us

LGBTI+s Stranded at Turkey-Greece Border: Everyone Has Forgotten About us

While refugees are still waiting at Turkey-Greece border to cross into the other side, refugee LGBTI+s have spoken to Kaos GL Association about their living conditions and problems: “They have forgotten about us. They do not even talk about us.”

Dozens Attempt to Escape Coronavirus Quarantine, Clash with Police

Dozens Attempt to Escape Coronavirus Quarantine, Clash with Police

Dozens of people who were put under quarantine attempted to escape yesterday, engaging in a brawl with the police, while 28 people were rounded up as they were trying to escape.

Turkey: 147 Thousand Refugees Crossed into Greece in 19 Days

Turkey: 147 Thousand Refugees Crossed into Greece in 19 Days

Three refugees have been killed by the police force of Greece as crossings continue, the Edirne Governor's Office has announced.

Over 3,000 Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

Over 3,000 Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

The citizens who will return to Turkey from Germany, Spain, France, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands will be quarantined in students’ dormitories in İstanbul and Kocaeli for a period of 14 days.

‘85% Know What Needs to be Done Against Covid-19, Only 55% Do it in Practice’

‘85% Know What Needs to be Done Against Covid-19, Only 55% Do it in Practice’

A recent survey by KONDA Research and Consultancy has shown that 45 percent of the society think that the state has taken necessary precautions against coronavirus outbreak and informed the public sufficiently.

Nineteen Detained over Social Media Posts on Coronavirus Outbreak

Nineteen Detained over Social Media Posts on Coronavirus Outbreak

Those who claimed that the government is hiding the cases and not taking necessary measures are being probed, the Minister of Interior has announced.

New Measures Against Covid-19 in Turkey

New Measures Against Covid-19 in Turkey

While the Ministry of Interior has announced that all bars, restaurants, cafes, wedding venues, movie theaters and indoors chlidren’s play areas have been temporarily closed, flights from six other countries have also been suspended over coronavirus.

Turkey's Coronavirus Tally Jumps to 47 Cases

Turkey's Coronavirus Tally Jumps to 47 Cases

The Health Minister has announced 29 more coronavirus cases, bringing the total number to 47.

Turkish Medical Association: Number of Covid-19 Cases Higher Than What Ministry Says

Turkish Medical Association: Number of Covid-19 Cases Higher Than What Ministry Says

The association has urged the Health Ministry to perform more tests and announce the results to the public, while a union has warned about an "equipment shortage."

Refugees Attacked by Greece Apply to ECtHR

Refugees Attacked by Greece Apply to ECtHR

Four refugees who were injured by the security forces of Greece on Turkey-Greece border have applied to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). 25 other refugees are also reportedly preparing to apply to the European supreme court.

Public Transport Use Plunges in İstanbul Amid Coronavirus Fears

Public Transport Use Plunges in İstanbul Amid Coronavirus Fears

After Turkey confirmed its first case of Covid-19, the use of public transport has significantly decreased in the metropolis.

İstanbul Governor’s Office: Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined

İstanbul Governor’s Office: Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined

In a statement released by the Governor’s Office of İstanbul, it has been announced that the citizens who come to İstanbul from nine European countries will be quarantined in three students’ dormitories for a period of 14 days.

Prison Visits, Court Hearings Suspended over Coronavirus

Prison Visits, Court Hearings Suspended over Coronavirus

More measures have been announced as the Covid-19 tally rises to 18 cases in Turkey.

HDP: Refugees Stranded at Border More Vulnerable to Coronavirus

HDP: Refugees Stranded at Border More Vulnerable to Coronavirus

Refugees have been trying to cross into Greece for nearly three weeks after Turkey loosened border controls.

I was Right in the Middle of the Border Where Humanity was No More

I was Right in the Middle of the Border Where Humanity was No More

Law enforcement officers were giving no chance or respite to anyone, including journalists. I decided to enter the camp in secret, posturing as a refugee. Putting on the necessary disguise, I passed through the wire fence and entered the camp with refugees.

16 March 2020 Damla Atak

Health Minister Koca: One More Person Tested Positive for Covid-19 in Turkey

Health Minister Koca: One More Person Tested Positive for Covid-19 in Turkey

Turkey has confirmed its sixth case of Covid-19, the new strain of coronavirus. “Unfortunately, the coronavirus test of a citizen who returned from Umrah in the last week turned out to be positive," Minister Koca has announced.

Turkey Confirms Fifth Coronavirus Case, Suspends Flights with European Countries

Turkey Confirms Fifth Coronavirus Case, Suspends Flights with European Countries

All five cases are "directly related," the Health Minister has informed and announced additional measures against the outbreak.