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Turkey's Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 4,397, Daily Cases Near 1,000
Turkey's Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 4,397, Daily Cases Near 1,000
The Health Ministry has reported 28 deaths and 948 new cases for the past 24 hours.
26 May 2020
Erdoğan: Turkey Nears End of Coronavirus Outbreak
Erdoğan: Turkey Nears End of Coronavirus Outbreak
According to the Health Ministry figures, the country records nearly 1,000 new cases a day.
26 May 2020
Covid-19 in Turkey: 29 Deaths in a Day, Total Recoveries Top 120 Thousand
Covid-19 in Turkey: 29 Deaths in a Day, Total Recoveries Top 120 Thousand
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 4,369 and the total number of cases to 157,814. 29 people have died of the virus and 987 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.
25 May 2020
Investigation into Police Intervention for ‘Violating Coronavirus Curfew’
Investigation into Police Intervention for ‘Violating Coronavirus Curfew’
While two people were detained in Tekirdağ during a police intervention for allegedly violating the curfew, the officers who battered them while taking into custody have been suspended from duty and an investigation has been launched against them.
25 May 2020
Deep Poverty Network: Poor Households Abandoned to Hunger During Pandemic
COVID-19 IN İSTANBUL
Deep Poverty Network: Poor Households Abandoned to Hunger During Pandemic
“Deep poverty refers to a chronic state of abject poverty faced by those living under starvation line,” says Hacer Foggo from the Deep Poverty Network, noting that the state needs to intervene in this poverty with a mindset of social state after the pandemic.
25 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek
Refugees Cannot Access Food, Education, Healthcare in Turkey During Pandemic
REPORT BY ASAM ASSOCIATION
Refugees Cannot Access Food, Education, Healthcare in Turkey During Pandemic
Conducting surveys with 1,162 refugees in Turkey, the Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (ASAM) has released a report regarding how the coronavirus outbreak has affected the lives of refugees in the country.
25 May 2020
How Has Pandemic Affected Economy in Southeastern and Eastern Turkey?
How Has Pandemic Affected Economy in Southeastern and Eastern Turkey?
Chairs of Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Van and Batman Chambers of Commerce and Industry say that the most important areas of employment are now closed. “No one has suffered in Antep thanks to state support,” according to Chair of Antep Industry Chamber.
25 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel
Turkey Reports 32 Deaths, 1,141 New Cases of Covid-19
Turkey Reports 32 Deaths, 1,141 New Cases of Covid-19
The country's death toll has reached 4,340 with a total of 156,827 cases, the Health Ministry has announced.
24 May 2020
82 Prisoners Test Positive for Covid-19 in Silivri Prison, One Convict Dies
82 Prisoners Test Positive for Covid-19 in Silivri Prison, One Convict Dies
In a statement released by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, it has been announced that 72 prisoners are treated in an isolated area and 10 prisoners in medical institutions. A convict with chronic lung diseases has died of Covid-19.
22 May 2020
Young People Aged 15-20 Years Allowed to Go out for the Second Time
CORONAVIRUS
Young People Aged 15-20 Years Allowed to Go out for the Second Time
Restricted from going out since April 4 as part of COVID-19 measures, young people aged between 15 and 20 were allowed to go out for the second time today. They met with their friends and fed street animals. Here are some pictures from around Turkey...
22 May 2020
'Social Distance Circles' in İzmir's Recreation Areas
'Social Distance Circles' in İzmir's Recreation Areas
The municipality has drawn circles to help people maintain social distance on the city's coastline.
22 May 2020
‘Close Unfiltered Thermal Plants in Turkey During Coronavirus Outbreak’
GREENPEACE
‘Close Unfiltered Thermal Plants in Turkey During Coronavirus Outbreak’
Raising concerns over the detrimental effects of unfiltered coal-fired thermal plants on human health, Greenpeace has applied to the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization and requested the halt of their operation without waiting for the end of 2020.
22 May 2020
510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months
510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months
In a statement released by the Ministry of Interior, it has been announced that 10,111 social media accounts have been probed due to “provocative” and “baseless” coronavirus posts in the last 65 days.
22 May 2020
Covid-19: What is Happening in Turkey's Eastern and Southeastern Regions?
Covid-19: What is Happening in Turkey's Eastern and Southeastern Regions?
While the number of cases is not as high as the western parts of the country, the epidemic is still going on in the regions and authorities are not transparent about the figures, doctors say.
21 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel
Wearing Face Masks Made Compulsory in 25 Provinces
Wearing Face Masks Made Compulsory in 25 Provinces
İstanbul's Taksim Square and İstiklal Avenue are among the places where mask use is mandatory.
21 May 2020
Turkish Airlines Extends Flight Suspension, Pegasus Airlines Cancels Domestic Flights
Turkish Airlines Extends Flight Suspension, Pegasus Airlines Cancels Domestic Flights
Turkish Airlines has extended the suspension of domestic flights until June 4 and international flights until June 10. Pegasus Airlines has also announced that all domestic flights have been cancelled between May 28 and June 3.
21 May 2020
Covid-19: Turkey’s R0 Value Drops Below 1, Daily Cases Under 1,000
Covid-19: Turkey’s R0 Value Drops Below 1, Daily Cases Under 1,000
The Health Ministry has reported the lowest daily cases and fatalities since late March.
20 May 2020
Is it Safe to Swim in the Sea or Pool Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?
FACULTY MEMBER YEŞİM YASİN ANSWERS
Is it Safe to Swim in the Sea or Pool Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?
As it is almost summer now, people wonder whether spending time in the sea or pool will pose any risks in terms of catching coronavirus. Dr. Yasin says, “You can go on a vacation with peace of mind as long as you keep social distance and wear a mask."
20 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek
Covid-19: Turkey Reports Lowest Death Toll Since Late March, New Cases Over 1,000
Covid-19: Turkey Reports Lowest Death Toll Since Late March, New Cases Over 1,000
The Health Ministry has reported 28 deaths and 1,022 new cases for the past 24 hours.
19 May 2020
Ministry Extends Travel Restrictions for 15 Cities
Ministry Extends Travel Restrictions for 15 Cities
Air, land and sea travel to and from 15 major cities, including İstanbul and Ankara, will be banned until June 3.
19 May 2020
Turkey to Impose Country-Wide Curfew on Ramadan Feast
Turkey to Impose Country-Wide Curfew on Ramadan Feast
Addressing the public following the cabinet meeting yesterday, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that a four-day country-wide curfew will be imposed on Ramadan Feast and the gradual easing of restrictions will continue after that.
19 May 2020
‘First Wave of COVID-19 Not Yet Over in Turkey, Social Distance is Indispensable’
PROF. ÖZLÜ FROM SCIENCE BOARD
‘First Wave of COVID-19 Not Yet Over in Turkey, Social Distance is Indispensable’
Prof. Tevfik Özlü from the Coronavirus Science Board: “Keeping social distance is indispensable here. People should stay home unless absolutely necessary. One needs to stay away from closed spaces with poor ventilation as much as possible.”
18 May 2020
‘Release Prisoners in Coronavirus Risk Group’
‘Release Prisoners in Coronavirus Risk Group’
Four law and rights organizations have released their weekly report on the condition of prisons and prisoners in Turkey amid coronavirus pandemic. The organizations have reiterated their call for the release of all prisoners in the risk group.
18 May 2020
Presidential Spokesperson: We will Live with Measures for a Long Time
Presidential Spokesperson: We will Live with Measures for a Long Time
"The conditions, dynamics and parameters of the new normal are being built right now. Nothing will be the same," Kalın has remarked.
18 May 2020
One-Day Freedom for the Elderly
One-Day Freedom for the Elderly
Banned from going out since late March, people over 65 are now allowed for a few hours on Sundays.
18 May 2020
At Least 128 Workers Lose Their Lives Due to Coronavirus in 2 Months
HEALTH AND SAFETY LABOR WATCH
At Least 128 Workers Lose Their Lives Due to Coronavirus in 2 Months
“The policies and developments in the second month of the coronavirus outbreak have manifested that the outbreak is a question of class,” the Health and Safety Labor Watch (İSİG Assembly) has noted in a recent report.
18 May 2020
At Home with Family as an LGBTI+ in Covid-19 Quarantine: Can Life Really Fit into Home?
MAY 17 INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST LGBTI-PHOBIA
At Home with Family as an LGBTI+ in Covid-19 Quarantine: Can Life Really Fit into Home?
How do the LGBTI+s staying home with their families experience coronavirus lockdown? More importantly, can they really fit their lives into their homes? Three LGBTI+ individuals have shared their experiences with bianet.
17 May 2020 Zeynep Çelik
Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Rises to 4,096
Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Rises to 4,096
The Health Ministry has reported 1,610 new cases, bringing the tally to 148,067.
16 May 2020
UN Women Calls Women Leaders for Gender-Sensitive Covid-19 Response
UN Women Calls Women Leaders for Gender-Sensitive Covid-19 Response
"Women in Turkey do five times as much domestic and care work than men. The Covid-19 crisis will likely deepen inequalities," says a guide by UN Women.
15 May 2020
Eren Keskin: Interests Take Precedence Over Human Health in Football
Eren Keskin: Interests Take Precedence Over Human Health in Football
Rights defender Keskin has spoken to bianet about the resumption of football leagues: “The federation, like the government, worries about money more than human health. Everyone has, in a sense, become a slave to the money to be brought in by football.”
15 May 2020 Hikmet Adal
Post-Pandemic Possibilities: Global Backlash, the Nation-State or the Road to Socialism
PENNED BY PROF. ASLIHAN AYKAÇ
Post-Pandemic Possibilities: Global Backlash, the Nation-State or the Road to Socialism
The pandemic will generate global risks and opportunities simultaneously, and as long as the systemic risk is cautiously managed, it is highly unlikely to end globalization.
15 May 2020 Aslıhan Aykaç
Report on İstanbul Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Solution Lies in Shared Wisdom
Report on İstanbul Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Solution Lies in Shared Wisdom
In a recent report on İstanbul amid Covid-19 pandemic, the Social Rights Association (SHD) has noted that curfew and lack of planning in the distribution of aid are among the factors that have aggravated the pandemic in the city.
15 May 2020
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