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COVID-19: Turkey reports 49 deaths, 1,642 new cases in the last 24 hours

COVID-19: Turkey reports 49 deaths, 1,642 new cases in the last 24 hours

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,511 and the total number of cases to 274,943. 49 people have died of the virus and 1,642 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

4 September 2020

98 percent of health workers in Diyarbakır don't find official Covid-19 figures accurate

SURVEY BY SOCIO-POLITICAL FIELD RESEARCH CENTER

98 percent of health workers in Diyarbakır don't find official Covid-19 figures accurate

Measures for the pandemic are inadequate, according to 85 percent of the participants.

3 September 2020

‘LGBTI+s subjected to violence at home during pandemic’

REPORT

‘LGBTI+s subjected to violence at home during pandemic’

Young LGBTI+ Association has announced the results of its survey conducted with the participation of 252 LGBTI+s from all 81 provinces of Turkey in May-June 2020.

3 September 2020

COVID-19 in Turkey: 'For God’s sake, don’t go out,' says İstanbul Governor

COVID-19 in Turkey: 'For God’s sake, don’t go out,' says İstanbul Governor

Amid increasing numbers of cases and fatalities, İstanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya has called on COVID-19 patients and close contacts: “As the governor of this city, I want you to do something: For God’s sake, don’t go out. What else can I say?”

3 September 2020

COVID-19: Turkey imposes restrictions on weddings, ceremonies in all cities

COVID-19: Turkey imposes restrictions on weddings, ceremonies in all cities

Amid increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths, the Ministry of Interior has issued a new circular and imposed restrictions on weddings and other traditional celebrations in all 81 provinces of Turkey.

3 September 2020

Ankara Medical Chamber: 693 health workers infected with COVID-19

Ankara Medical Chamber: 693 health workers infected with COVID-19

In a recent statement by the Ankara Medical Chamber, it has been announced that the number of health workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 so far has increased to 693 in the capital city.

3 September 2020

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily death toll, number of seriously ill patients keep increasing

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily death toll, number of seriously ill patients keep increasing

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,370 and the total number of cases to 270,133. 44 people have died of the virus and 1,587 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

1 September 2020

‘Students cannot access distance education due to power cuts in Mardin’

HDP MARDİN MP DÜNDAR

‘Students cannot access distance education due to power cuts in Mardin’

In a Parliamentary question, HDP MP Dündar says, “The statement regarding an imminent return to face-to-face education has caused concerns among thousands of parents, students, teachers in Mardin, where the number of cases is extremely high.”

COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily death toll since May 17

COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily death toll since May 17

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,326 and the total number of cases to 268,546. 42 people have died of the virus and 1,482 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

COVID-19 in Diyarbakır: ‘15 people died in a single hospital in one day’

DİYARBAKIR MEDICAL CHAMBER

COVID-19 in Diyarbakır: ‘15 people died in a single hospital in one day’

The Diyarbakır Medical Association has announced that 15 people died of COVID-19 in the Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital today and called on the Ministry of Health to take measures.

‘Who are the accomplices of Musa O.? Who protects him?’

‘Who are the accomplices of Musa O.? Who protects him?’

HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç has slammed the release of Specialist Sergeant Musa O. despite facing charges of aggravated sexual assault: “We would like to ask you where all this policy of impunity and protection will end up.”

‘There are coronavirus cases in 46 schools in Turkey,’ warns union

‘There are coronavirus cases in 46 schools in Turkey,’ warns union

While schools have not yet reopened in Turkey as part of novel coronavirus measures, teachers have been summoned to schools for seminars. In a statement, the Education Union has announced the names of schools with COVID-positive personnel.

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still on the increase in Turkey

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still on the increase in Turkey

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,183 and the total number of cases to 262,507. 20 people have died of the virus and 1,313 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘State postal service in Tarsus has turned into a COVID-19 distribution center’

‘State postal service in Tarsus has turned into a COVID-19 distribution center’

CHP MP Antmen has raised concerns that while four officials of the Tarsus Postal Distribution Center have tested positive for COVID-19, the other personnel who were in contact with them are still made to work: “Does human life have no worth at all?”

‘Don’t reopen schools without taking necessary pandemic measures’

‘Don’t reopen schools without taking necessary pandemic measures’

In a Parliamentary question addressed to the Ministry of National Education, HDP MP Muazzez Orhan has asked whether health personnel will be appointed to schools before they are reopened amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Limited number of fans to be allowed in football games in new season

Limited number of fans to be allowed in football games in new season

Fans will have to wear masks and their body temperature will be measured before entering the stadium

COVID-19 in Turkey: Mass gatherings, events restricted in 14 cities

COVID-19 in Turkey: Mass gatherings, events restricted in 14 cities

The Ministry of Interior has imposed restrictions on mass events and gatherings in 14 provinces as part of novel coronavirus measures. It has also suspended all types of food and beverage services, except for packaged water, in public institutions.

Formula 1 back in İstanbul after 9 years

Formula 1 back in İstanbul after 9 years

It has been announced that İstanbul will host a Grand Prix for the first time since 2011. The Turkish Grand Prix, the 14th race of this season, will be run on November 13-15. It has not yet been clarified whether the race will be open to fans or not.

‘How many health laborers have died of COVID-19 in Turkey so far?’

FROM HDP’S GÜLÜM TO KOCA

‘How many health laborers have died of COVID-19 in Turkey so far?’

In a Parliamentary question to Minister of Health Koca, HDP MP Gülüm has asked “whether the Ministry is planning to adopt policies that will improve the living and working conditions of health workers and to recognize COVID-19 as an occupational disease.”

COVID-19: Turkey reports almost twice as many new cases as recoveries

COVID-19: Turkey reports almost twice as many new cases as recoveries

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,139 and the total number of cases to 259,692. 18 people have died of the virus and 1,443 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

Should schools reopen in Turkey amid COVID-19 outbreak?

Should schools reopen in Turkey amid COVID-19 outbreak?

A brief interview by second grader Liyan Demirel, the youngest reporter for bianet: What do parents think about sending their children to school amid a recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and fatalities in Turkey?

24 August 2020 Liyan Demirel

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

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

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,121 and the total number of cases to 258,249. 19 people have died of the virus and 1,217 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

COVID-19: Turkey’s daily cases top 1,400, number of seriously ill patients still increasing

COVID-19: Turkey’s daily cases top 1,400, number of seriously ill patients still increasing

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,058 and the total number of cases to 254,520. 19 people have died of the virus and 1,412 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘Intensive care units are 64.8 percent full,’ says Turkey’s Health Minister

‘Intensive care units are 64.8 percent full,’ says Turkey’s Health Minister

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,039 and the total number of cases to 253,108. 23 people have died of the virus and 1,303 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘Health workers are exhausted, resignations have increased’

COVID-19 IN ANTEP & BATMAN

‘Health workers are exhausted, resignations have increased’

While Antep Medical Chamber Chair Ateş says that at least 10 physicians have resigned from each public hospital, Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) Batman Chair Topkan notes that 15 nurses have requested their retirement.

20 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘Virus has started spreading uncontrollably in Turkey,’ says Science Board member

‘Virus has started spreading uncontrollably in Turkey,’ says Science Board member

Prof. Azap, a member of the Health Ministry’s Science Board, has said, “Though the number of cases was not below 1,000, we still ended the period when the virus was spreading uncontrollably. Now, we see that it has started spreading uncontrollably.”

Citizens aged 65 and over restricted from going out in Ankara

Citizens aged 65 and over restricted from going out in Ankara

Amid increasing number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Turkey, the citizens aged 65 and over or suffering from chronic diseases are now restricted from attending a series of social activities in the capital city of Ankara.

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still increasing in Turkey

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still increasing in Turkey

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,996 and the total number of cases to 250,542. 22 people have died of the virus and 1,233 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘Health Minister should get off Twitter and get down to field,’ says union

‘Health Minister should get off Twitter and get down to field,’ says union

Amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and fatalities in Turkey, General Health Union Chair Bacaksız has made the following call to Health Minister Koca: “We call on the Minister of Health to get off Twitter and make examinations in the field."

Quarantine decisions are underway in Turkey, so are escapes from quarantine

Quarantine decisions are underway in Turkey, so are escapes from quarantine

In the last two days, COVID-19 quarantine has been declared in different areas in four provinces of Turkey. Tested positive for the virus and quarantined at home in Ankara, one person has been caught in Abant Nature Park in Bolu province.

Antalya Metropolitan Mayor tests positive for coronavirus

Antalya Metropolitan Mayor tests positive for coronavirus

Muhittin Böcek, the Metropolitan Mayor of Turkey’s Mediterranean province of Antalya, has announced that he has been diagnosed with coronavirus: “I am in good general health, my spirits are high. I am isolated in hospital for control purposes.”

‘Turkey is losing control of the pandemic,’ warns Turkish Thoracic Society

‘Turkey is losing control of the pandemic,’ warns Turkish Thoracic Society

In a written statement, the society has underlined that there is a serious increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Turkey, as far as it is informed by its members, and noted that “Turkey is considered to be nearing its second peak in the first wave.”