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‘Emergency service is full of people who said, “I won’t get infected anyway”’

COVID-19

‘Emergency service is full of people who said, “I won’t get infected anyway”’

Physicians of Pamukkale University Hospital have shared their experiences amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: “I saw patients who could not say their names because they could not breathe.”

17 September 2020

Turkish Medical Association: We stand by our words, we are on our duty

Turkish Medical Association: We stand by our words, we are on our duty

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has responded to the targeting remarks of MHP Chair Bahçeli in a written statement: “The TTB and physicians will keep on fulfilling their responsibilities today and tomorrow, just as they did in the past.”

17 September 2020

MHP Chair Bahçeli: Turkish Medical Association must be closed

MHP Chair Bahçeli: Turkish Medical Association must be closed

MHP Chair Bahçeli has targeted the TTB for protesting the pandemic management in Turkey and pressing for more effective measures. “It must be closed and a legal action must be taken against its executives,” he has claimed.

17 September 2020

‘We are in a more difficult period than the beginning against COVID-19’

‘We are in a more difficult period than the beginning against COVID-19’

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 7,249 and the total number of cases to 296,391. 63 people have died of the virus and 1,771 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

17 September 2020

‘Unable to breathe, patients stare into doctors' eyes, pleading for help’

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

‘Unable to breathe, patients stare into doctors' eyes, pleading for help’

Prof. Murat Yılmaz from the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit of Akdeniz University Hospital says, “If they saw our conditions, I am sure that people would be walking on the street like astronauts, let alone refusing to wear face masks.”

16 September 2020

‘Outbreak is coming on us like a tsunami’

‘Outbreak is coming on us like a tsunami’

We have spoken with İstanbul Medical Chamber Chair Prof. Pınar Saip and Ankara Medical Chamber Chair Dr. Ali Karakoç regarding what needs to be done against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak before it is too late.

16 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

COVID-19 in Turkey: Both daily cases, seriously ill patients on the increase

COVID-19 in Turkey: Both daily cases, seriously ill patients on the increase

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 7,186 and the total number of cases to 294,620. 67 people have died of the virus and 1,742 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

15 September 2020

‘Outbreak has started again for İstanbul’

‘Outbreak has started again for İstanbul’

Prof. Tufan Tükek, the Dean of İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, has said, “We can say that the outbreak has started again for İstanbul. The majority are young people and the rate of pneumonia is unfortunately high.”

15 September 2020

Turkish Medical Association: You cannot manage the pandemic, we are burning out

COVID-19

Turkish Medical Association: You cannot manage the pandemic, we are burning out

In an attempt to raise awareness about the COVID-19 outbreak and call on the authorities to step up measures, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has declared September 14-18 the “Week of You Cannot Manage it, We are Burning out.”

15 September 2020

Meetings and demonstrations banned in Dersim for 15 days

Meetings and demonstrations banned in Dersim for 15 days

Referring to the pandemic, the Governor’s Office has banned all types of meetings, marches, concerts and conferences in Dersim, except for the ones approved by the Governor’s Office and held “according to traditions and customs.”

15 September 2020

COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily fatalities since early May

COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily fatalities since early May

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 7,119 and the total number of cases to 292,878. 63 people have died of the virus and 1,716 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

14 September 2020

9 out of every 10 people want a curfew amid surging COVID-19 cases in Turkey

9 out of every 10 people want a curfew amid surging COVID-19 cases in Turkey

According to a recent survey conducted by the Ipsos research company, almost nine out of every 10 people want a province-wide or a countrywide curfew amid increasing numbers of COVID-19 fatalities and cases in Turkey.

14 September 2020

COVID-19 in Turkey: Two school principals lose their lives

COVID-19 in Turkey: Two school principals lose their lives

In treatment for COVID-19 at hospital, school principals Metin Avcı and Atilla Ayan have lost their lives. According to a statement by the Education Union dated September 7, coronavirus cases have been reported in 172 schools across Turkey.

14 September 2020

Turkey’s COVID-19 death toll tops 7 thousand, number of seriously ill patients still rising

Turkey’s COVID-19 death toll tops 7 thousand, number of seriously ill patients still rising

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 7,056 and the total number of cases to 291,162. 57 people have died of the virus and 1,527 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

14 September 2020

COVID-19 period ends with this idea

OP-EDS BY CHILDREN/ LİYAN DEMİREL (7)

COVID-19 period ends with this idea

I have been at home for six months. I have been away from my friends. I have missed them so much. If a vaccine is found and corona ends, I will be so happy.

14 September 2020 Liyan Demirel

COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘Surgeries postponed, cancer patients unable to receive treatment’

COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘Surgeries postponed, cancer patients unable to receive treatment’

Dr. İlhan, the Spokesperson for the Open My Hospital Platform, has spoken to bianet about the situation in Turkey amid pandemic. He has noted that the problem is not only about COVID-19 patients as other patients also postpone their treatment.

10 September 2020 Ruken Tuncel

'Increase in the number of COVID-19 cases has almost doubled in Van'

HEALTH MINISTER KOCA

'Increase in the number of COVID-19 cases has almost doubled in Van'

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has indicated that while the eastern provinces of Diyarbakır, Şırnak, Batman, Mardin, Urfa and Siirt have witnessed a decrease in their COVID-19 infection rates, it has almost doubled in Van province over the past month.

10 September 2020

CHP’s Adıgüzel: Turkey's true COVID-19 death toll is 23 thousand

CHP’s Adıgüzel: Turkey's true COVID-19 death toll is 23 thousand

“The death toll in our five large cities is registered in our municipalities’ records, it is 8 thousand 850. 30 million people live in these cities. When we proportion it to our 82 million, Turkey’s true death toll is 23 thousand,” says main opposition CHP MP Adıgüzel.

10 September 2020

‘COVID-19 could reverse progress toward eliminating child deaths’

‘COVID-19 could reverse progress toward eliminating child deaths’

Surveys conducted by UNICEF and WHO have revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in major disruptions to health services that threaten to undo decades of progress towards eliminating preventable child deaths.

10 September 2020

‘Shortage of vaccines’ in Turkey amid pandemic

‘Shortage of vaccines’ in Turkey amid pandemic

While physicians have long been emphasizing the importance of pneumonia and flu vaccines for citizens aged over 65 and suffering from chronic diseases amid pandemic, there are problems with vaccine supply in Turkey.

10 September 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Turkey reports 55 COVID-19 deaths, 1,673 new cases in the last 24 hours

Turkey reports 55 COVID-19 deaths, 1,673 new cases in the last 24 hours

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,837 and the total number of cases to 284,943. 55 people have died of the virus and 1,673 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

10 September 2020

Main opposition CHP Spokesperson Öztrak tests positive for COVID-19

Main opposition CHP Spokesperson Öztrak tests positive for COVID-19

While the CHP report on the novel coronavirus outbreak has shown that normalization started too early in Turkey, party spokesperson Faik Öztrak has announced that he has tested positive for the virus.

10 September 2020

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

MAIN OPPOSITION CHP CHAIR

‘Demirtaş and Kavala are behind bars because Erdoğan wants it’

Addressing the reporters before CHP’s closed-door Party Assembly meeting, party chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said that former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş and businessperson Osman Kavala are arrested because President Erdoğan wants it.

9 September 2020

Health Minister: Number of patients in critical condition continues to rise

Health Minister: Number of patients in critical condition continues to rise

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,782 and the total number of cases to 283,270. 52 people have died of the virus and 1,761 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

9 September 2020

COVID-19: Wearing face masks is now mandatory all across Turkey

COVID-19: Wearing face masks is now mandatory all across Turkey

The Ministry of Interior has sent an additional circular letter titled “COVID-19 Measures” to all 81 governor’s offices across the country.

9 September 2020

Minister Soylu: Playing music in public after midnight is banned

Minister Soylu: Playing music in public after midnight is banned

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has announced that playing music in cafes, bars and restaurants after 12 a.m. has been banned. It is not yet known when the ban will be lifted.

8 September 2020

‘69 percent don’t believe necessary pandemic measures will be taken in schools’

REPORT

‘69 percent don’t believe necessary pandemic measures will be taken in schools’

The Socio-Political Field Research Center has conducted a series of Diyarbakır-based surveys to find out how students and parents have been affected by the pandemic and what they think about and expect from education amid these conditions.

8 September 2020

Erdoğan announces new coronavirus measures amid recent surge

Erdoğan announces new coronavirus measures amid recent surge

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced that pre-school and first grade primary school students will attend school based on their families' choice.

8 September 2020

‘At this rate, Turkey’s COVID-19 death toll may hit 20 thousand,’ warns union

‘At this rate, Turkey’s COVID-19 death toll may hit 20 thousand,’ warns union

Referring to Health Minister’s estimates, the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) notes that the number of deaths is expected to be around 444 thousand in 2020 and any figure higher than this will show how many people died of COVID-19.

8 September 2020

‘Highest number of daily COVID-19 cases is reported in Ankara,’ says Health Minister

‘Highest number of daily COVID-19 cases is reported in Ankara,’ says Health Minister

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,730 and the total number of cases to 281,509. 57 people have died of the virus and 1,703 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

7 September 2020

COVID-19 in Turkey: The number of seriously ill patients still on the increase

COVID-19 in Turkey: The number of seriously ill patients still on the increase

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,673 and the total number of cases to 279,806. 53 people have died of the virus and 1,578 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

7 September 2020

COVID-19: Turkish Medical Association met Minister of Health Koca

COVID-19: Turkish Medical Association met Minister of Health Koca

Meeting Minister of Health Koca amid increasing numbers of cases and fatalities, TTB Chair Adıyaman has said, “We told him that the numbers on daily coronavirus table are completely different. We will continue announcing the data we receive.”

4 September 2020