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Minister: Turkey on 'second peak' of Covid-19, Ankara becomes new outbreak center

Minister: Turkey on 'second peak' of Covid-19, Ankara becomes new outbreak center

The Ministry of Health has reported 1,596 new coronavirus cases and 45 days for the past 24 hours as the number of infected health workers nears 30,000.

2 September 2020

Mr. Minister, doctors are dying!

OPEN LETTER TO FAHRETTİN KOCA

Mr. Minister, doctors are dying!

Mr. Minister, you left all health workers aggrieved, alone, desperate... Mr. Minister, please say how many health workers are ill! Knowing this will enable us to see the problems in primary protection and prevent us from becoming ill and die anymore.

2 September 2020 İbrahim Akkurt

Covid-19 update: Turkey reports 47 deaths, 1,572 cases as epidemic reaches mid-May levels

Covid-19 update: Turkey reports 47 deaths, 1,572 cases as epidemic reaches mid-May levels

The country's official death toll has climbed to 6,417 with cases exceeding 270,000.

2 September 2020

Health workers' union: Daily Covid-19 cases in Ankara exceed official figures for entire Turkey

Health workers' union: Daily Covid-19 cases in Ankara exceed official figures for entire Turkey

Due to the lack of precautionary measures, about 500 health workers in the capital have resigned, retired or taken unpaid leave, according to the SES.

1 September 2020

Coronavirus and prisons in the world and Turkey

Coronavirus and prisons in the world and Turkey

WHO recommends Covid-19 tests on convicts before their release to prevent the spread of the disease in the community. There is no information as to whether such simple measures are taken in Turkey.

1 September 2020 Mehmet Baltalı

Doctors in Antalya stage protest after five health workers died of Covid-19 in a week

Doctors in Antalya stage protest after five health workers died of Covid-19 in a week

Criticizing the reopening process, members of the Antalya Medical Chamber have laid black masks in front of the provincial health directorate.

Covid-19 measures: Short-time work allowance extended, indoor gatherings restricted in İstanbul

Covid-19 measures: Short-time work allowance extended, indoor gatherings restricted in İstanbul

Some events and gatherings including engagement ceremonies, and similar activities will not be allowed in any indoor areas.

Turkey reports highest daily coronavirus deaths since mid-May

Turkey reports highest daily coronavirus deaths since mid-May

With the increasing number of tests, new cases have topped 1,500 again.

Turkish Medical Association Chair: At least 20,000 health workers are infected with Covid-19

Turkish Medical Association Chair: At least 20,000 health workers are infected with Covid-19

"Outpatient clinics and intensive care [units] are full. The workload of physicians and health workers increases every day. There is an obvious burnout," says Prof. Adıyaman.

28 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey confirms 1,491 new coronavirus infections as active cases continue to increase

Turkey confirms 1,491 new coronavirus infections as active cases continue to increase

The country has reported the highest number of daily fatalities since June 23.

Turkey's shortage of flu, pneumococcal vaccines may cause 'crisis' in flu season, warns MP

Turkey's shortage of flu, pneumococcal vaccines may cause 'crisis' in flu season, warns MP

The country is at "foreign firms' mercy" due to insufficient domestic vaccine production, according to CHP deputy Murat Emir.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Number of intubated patients on the rise, disease much more fatal for men

SITUATION REPORT BY HEALTH MINISTRY

Covid-19 in Turkey: Number of intubated patients on the rise, disease much more fatal for men

The ministry's latest weekly report shows that 62 percent of the died coronavirus patients were men while the number of patients on ventilators have increased by 31 percent since the previous update.

Ministry: Turkey sees 78 percent drop in international tourist arrivals

Ministry: Turkey sees 78 percent drop in international tourist arrivals

The country hosted 5.4 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of the year, with İstanbul being the top tourist draw during the coronavirus pandemic.

'Negative consequences of gender inequality have doubled for women during pandemic'

WOMEN'S LABOR

'Negative consequences of gender inequality have doubled for women during pandemic'

The working order of 81 percent of women workers in the metal industry has changed, according to a survey.

Confusing cold with Covid-19 to increase hospitals' workload in winter, professor warns

Confusing cold with Covid-19 to increase hospitals' workload in winter, professor warns

People with cough, fever and sore throat, which are seen too often in the summer, will be considered as possible Covid-19 cases in the winter, Assoc. Prof. Yasemin Çağ has said.

Cappadocia air balloon rides resume after five-month Covid-19 break

Cappadocia air balloon rides resume after five-month Covid-19 break

Tourists viewed the Göreme Open Air Museum, the valley of love, Uçhisar Castle and Sword Valley in the first ride during sunrise.

Turkey continues to record more new coronavirus infections than recoveries

Turkey continues to record more new coronavirus infections than recoveries

The Health Ministry has reported 1,203 new cases and 772 recoveries for the past 24 hours.

Turkish Medical Association: Health workers die while some are telling success stories

Turkish Medical Association: Health workers die while some are telling success stories

The association has pointed out that many health workers have been infected with Covid-19 recently and that many have resigned.

Survey: İstanbulites partially comply with mask, distancing rules

Survey: İstanbulites partially comply with mask, distancing rules

The İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has conducted a survey with 450 neighborhood heads from 39 districts of the city.

Union: More than 400 health workers infected with Covid-19 in Diyarbakır

Union: More than 400 health workers infected with Covid-19 in Diyarbakır

Infections among health workers have increased after the cancellation of the flexible work hours system, the SES stated.

Turkey's Covid-19 death toll exceeds 6,000, active cases continue to increase

Turkey's Covid-19 death toll exceeds 6,000, active cases continue to increase

The Health Ministry has carried out the highest number of daily tests as new infections have surpassed recoveries again.

Turkey reports more than 1,200 daily Covid-19 cases, tests exceed 70,000

Turkey reports more than 1,200 daily Covid-19 cases, tests exceed 70,000

"The data shows that there is an increase in the number of people who are in the risk group," the Health Minister has warned.

Turkish Medical Association: There are 10 times more Covid patients than what ministry says

Turkish Medical Association: There are 10 times more Covid patients than what ministry says

The Ministry only announces patients with a positive PCR test, the TTB notes.

Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma

Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma

"We have to wear a mask. You see [people] with masks under their chins. This shouldn't happen," the President has warned.

Turkey's Covid-19 measures, fines 'not in accordance with laws'

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Turkey's Covid-19 measures, fines 'not in accordance with laws'

"All measures interfering with fundamental rights and freedoms must have a legal basis," the İHD has stated.

At least 560 health workers diagnosed with Covid-19 in the southeastern Batman province

At least 560 health workers diagnosed with Covid-19 in the southeastern Batman province

About 3,000 patients receive treatment at home while the number of daily applications to Covid-19 clinics is between 400 and 700, according to the provincial medical chamber and a union.

'Reopening schools may cause a significant increase in Covid-19 cases'

TURKISH RESPIRATORY SOCIETY

'Reopening schools may cause a significant increase in Covid-19 cases'

"The role of children in Covid-19 transmission is not fully understood," Prof Aslan has said, noting that children's infection might cause a serious threat for teachers and school employees.

Only 10 percent of the unemployed receive unemployment benefits

Only 10 percent of the unemployed receive unemployment benefits

Turkey's unemployment fund paid 401,645 people unemployment benefits last month whereas the number of unemployed in the country is nearly four million.

İstanbul's share decreases in new Covid-19 cases as the virus spreads in Anatolia

İstanbul's share decreases in new Covid-19 cases as the virus spreads in Anatolia

More than 500 contact tracing teams are working in the city, the Governor has stated.

Science Board member says Covid-19 surge after Eid worrying, expects further increase

Science Board member says Covid-19 surge after Eid worrying, expects further increase

"A much more important and effective method than restrictions is to understand the severity of the disease and to apply the measures in our daily life," Assoc Prof. Kayıpmaz has said.

Union: Covid-19 situation at hospitals 'chaotic' in Ankara

Union: Covid-19 situation at hospitals 'chaotic' in Ankara

There are currently about 3,500 Covid-19 patients in Turkey's capital, with 2,000 having tested positive and 1,500 diagnosed as "suspicious cases," the SES union has stated.

Union: 153 Dardanel workers infected with coronavirus, 56 hospitalized

WORKERS 'LOCKED-IN' AT THE FACTORY

Union: 153 Dardanel workers infected with coronavirus, 56 hospitalized

Workers of a canned fish company in northwestern Turkey work during the day and are forced to stay at "quarantine dormitories" at night.

10 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel