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Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 24 thousand
HEALTH MINISTRY DATA
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 24 thousand
While Turkey’s Health Ministry has reported 164 COVID-19 fatalities in the last 24 hours, Health Minister Koca has announced that Turkey will start the vaccination of people staying in care and nursing homes, and of those caring for them today.
19 January 2021
'Turkey plans to reopen schools in mid-February'
EDUCATION AMID PANDEMIC
'Turkey plans to reopen schools in mid-February'
Minister of Education Selçuk has announced that Turkey is planning to reopen schools on February 15: “The decision on possible scenarios of school reopening will be decided and shared with the public 10 days before the scheduled reopening date.”
18 January 2021
COVID-19 in Turkey: 165 deaths, over 6 thousand new cases
HEALTH MINISTRY DATA
COVID-19 in Turkey: 165 deaths, over 6 thousand new cases
While Turkey’s Health Ministry has reported 165 COVID-19 fatalities in the last 24 hours, over 700 thousand health workers were vaccinated against the virus in the first four days and vaccinations are expected to begin at nursing homes this week.
18 January 2021
CHP and HDP Chairs to wait their turn for COVID-19 vaccine
CHP and HDP Chairs to wait their turn for COVID-19 vaccine
Turkey began mass COVID-19 vaccination yesterday. While MHP and İYİ Party Chairs have announced that they have been vaccinated, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu and HDP Co-Chairs Buldan and Sancar will wait their turn according to risk groups.
15 January 2021
‘On what basis were AKP politicians vaccinated out of turn?’
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
‘On what basis were AKP politicians vaccinated out of turn?’
Members of the AKP’s Central Executive Board were vaccinated though it had not yet been their turn. Then, Health Minister “invited” some officials and politicians to be vaccinated. Dr. Karakoç says, “Vaccination must be done according to WHO criteria.”
15 January 2021 Ayça Söylemez
Court reverses Özdağ’s expulsion, İYİ Party Chair finds it ‘meaningful’
Court reverses Özdağ’s expulsion, İYİ Party Chair finds it ‘meaningful’
İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener has commented on the court’s reversal of İstanbul MP Ümit Özdağ’s expulsion from the party: “When it comes to the internal affairs of our party, the judiciary has worked quite fast. It is very meaningful!”
15 January 2021
285 thousand healthcare workers vaccinated with CoronaVac
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
285 thousand healthcare workers vaccinated with CoronaVac
Since early Thursday, 285 thousand healthcare workers have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Addressing the current vaccination efforts in the country, ruling AKP’s spokesperson Çelik has said, “Now, the vaccination process has transparently begun.”
15 January 2021
Turkey’s daily cases drop below 9 thousand, according to Ministry
COVID-19
Turkey’s daily cases drop below 9 thousand, according to Ministry
Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 170 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 8,962 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 169,847.
15 January 2021
President Erdoğan receives Covid vaccine, dismisses anti-vaccination campaigns
President Erdoğan receives Covid vaccine, dismisses anti-vaccination campaigns
All political leaders and lawmakers should encourage the public to get vaccinated, the president has said.
14 January 2021
'Review the ban on elderly's use of public transport'
ELDER RIGHTS ASSOCIATION
'Review the ban on elderly's use of public transport'
“There is no scientific data about the extent to which confining 65+ individuals to their houses will reduce the COVID-19 infection risk,” says the 65+ Elder Rights Association, urging the authorities to review the bans and restrictions based on age.
14 January 2021
COVID-19: Turkey reports 173 deaths, over 9,500 new cases
HEALTH MINISTRY STATEMENT
COVID-19: Turkey reports 173 deaths, over 9,500 new cases
Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 173 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 9,554 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 173,603.
14 January 2021
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 23 thousand
HEALTH MINISTRY STATEMENT
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 23 thousand
Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 171 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 9,809 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 179,208.
13 January 2021
‘21 prisoners live in a ward for 7’
PRISON CONDITIONS IN TURKEY
‘21 prisoners live in a ward for 7’
Human Rights Association (İHD): “Prisoners are not given sufficient amounts of hygiene products and masks despite the COVID-19 risk.”
13 January 2021
‘Ban on public transport without offering an alternative is a violation of rights’
‘Ban on public transport without offering an alternative is a violation of rights’
As part of coronavirus measures, the İstanbulites aged over 65 and under 20 will be barred from using public transport starting from January 15. The City Detective initiative has warned that this decision hinders the mobility of a large urban population.
12 January 2021
'Turkey will begin COVID-19 vaccination by this weekend'
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN
'Turkey will begin COVID-19 vaccination by this weekend'
Addressing the public after the cabinet meeting, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has talked about a series of current issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, drought and main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s remarks about him.
12 January 2021
COVID-19 in Turkey: Over 10 thousand new cases, 174 deaths
HEALTH MINISTRY STATEMENT
COVID-19 in Turkey: Over 10 thousand new cases, 174 deaths
Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 174 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 10,220 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 180,303.
12 January 2021
35,544 people fined for violating COVID-19 curfew in a week
35,544 people fined for violating COVID-19 curfew in a week
Ministry of Interior has announced that a legal or administrative action has been taken against 35,544 people for violating the COVID-19 curfews over the past week. Citizens can object to the fines by appealing to the authority indicated in the notification.
11 January 2021
Ill prisoner Yalçın loses his life
Ill prisoner Yalçın loses his life
Treated for cancer and arrested for over four years, ill prisoner Hadi Yalçın has lost his life. The requests for release of the ill prisoner were rejected.
11 January 2021
COVID-19: Turkey reports over 9 thousand new cases, 176 deaths
HEALTH MINISTRY STATEMENT
COVID-19: Turkey reports over 9 thousand new cases, 176 deaths
Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 176 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 9,138 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 162,786.
11 January 2021
COVID-19 in Turkey: Death toll tops 22 thousand
HEALTH MINISTRY STATEMENT
COVID-19 in Turkey: Death toll tops 22 thousand
Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that 191 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. While 13,830 new cases have been reported, the number of tests conducted in a day has been announced as 182,645.
7 January 2021
‘Uzbek domestic worker locked up in her room for fear of virus’
NEW REPORT
‘Uzbek domestic worker locked up in her room for fear of virus’
Trade Union of Domestic Workers’ Solidarity (EVİD-SEN) has shared the findings from its "Report on the Problems Faced by Domestic Workers During the Pandemic in the Context of Violations of the Right to Work and Other Rights.”
7 January 2021 Evrim Kepenek
‘Some prison wards not disinfected for six months’
RIGHTS ORGANIZATION
‘Some prison wards not disinfected for six months’
Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association has documented prisoners' complaints amid pandemic: Water and bathrooms are dirty, there are no cleaning, hygiene products in some toilets, prisoners are not given vitamins, enough fruit...
6 January 2021
‘Turkey’s inactive COVID-19 vaccine candidates are ready for human trials’
HEALTH MINISTRY STATEMENT
‘Turkey’s inactive COVID-19 vaccine candidates are ready for human trials’
While the Health Ministry has announced that 194 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, Health Minister Koca has released a statement and said that “three inactive COVID-19 vaccine candidates are ready for human trials.”
6 January 2021
Turkey ranks 97th among 100 countries in COVID-19 transparency
Turkey ranks 97th among 100 countries in COVID-19 transparency
According to a chart prepared by TotalAnalysis research company, the most transparent countries in terms of COVID-19 data are Belgium, Norway, the US, Chile and Denmark.
5 January 2021
COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases surpass recoveries
HEALTH MINISTRY STATEMENT
COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases surpass recoveries
The Health Ministry has announced that Turkey’s COVID-19 death toll has risen to 21,685. While 197 people have died of the virus in the last 24 hours, the number of new cases has been announced as 13,695 and the number of daily tests over 180 thousand.
5 January 2021
Pandemic in Turkey: Movie halls to remain closed until March 1
Pandemic in Turkey: Movie halls to remain closed until March 1
Turkey’s Ministry of Interior has sent a circular letter to all governor’s offices across the country and announced that cinema halls will remain closed until March 1, 2021 as part of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic measures.
31 December 2020
COVID-19 in Turkey: 254 deaths, over 15 thousand cases
HEALTH MINISTRY STATEMENT
COVID-19 in Turkey: 254 deaths, over 15 thousand cases
While Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced the latest figures about the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister Koca has indicated that the country will administer the inactive novel coronavirus vaccines in two doses, 28 days apart.
31 December 2020
‘Air pollution increases the severity of coronavirus’
RIGHT TO CLEAN AIR PLATFORM
‘Air pollution increases the severity of coronavirus’
Underlining that air pollution increases the severity of coronavirus, the Right to Clean Air Platform has shared expert opinions about the issue. The platform has also offered its own recommendations for clean air in 2021.
30 December 2020
First batch of China’s COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Turkey
First batch of China’s COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Turkey
The plane carrying 3 million doses of SinoVac vaccine from China landed at Esenboğa Airport in the capital city of Ankara at 05.44 a.m. local time today.
30 December 2020
Turkey reports 253 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours
HEALTH MINISTRY STATEMENT
Turkey reports 253 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours
The Health Ministry has announced that Turkey’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll has risen to 20,388. While 253 people have died of the virus in the last 24 hours, the number of new cases has been announced as 15,805.
30 December 2020
302 health workers died of COVID-19 in Turkey
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
302 health workers died of COVID-19 in Turkey
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has announced that 302 healthcare workers have so far lost their lives due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
29 December 2020
‘Turkey successfully deals with the pandemic in every field,’ says Erdoğan
‘Turkey successfully deals with the pandemic in every field,’ says Erdoğan
President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has addressed the reporters following the cabinet meeting yesterday. He has announced that distance education amid the COVID-19 pandemic will continue until February 15, 2021.
29 December 2020
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