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Health minister says no need for concern over Eris variant
COVID-19
Health minister says no need for concern over Eris variant
The new variant will be discussed by scientists but there is no need for the public to discuss it, according to Koca.
20 September 2023
Türkiye to cancel Covid-19 fines, says MP
Türkiye to cancel Covid-19 fines, says MP
A total of 2.7 billion lira of fines had been issued to citizens for not complying with the mask mandates and curfews.
7 October 2022
Türkiye's weekly Covid cases spike to over 365,000, doctors call for measures
Türkiye's weekly Covid cases spike to over 365,000, doctors call for measures
Since mid-June, the number of weekly new cases in the country has increased 30-fold.
1 August 2022
Turkey's weekly Covid cases double again
Turkey's weekly Covid cases double again
The Ministry of Health reported over 226,000 cases in a week, marking a 20-fold increase in a month.
21 July 2022
Daily Covid cases in Turkey increase 40-fold, says health minister
Daily Covid cases in Turkey increase 40-fold, says health minister
The minister did not disclose the number of cases and deaths for the last week while noting that hospitalizations have not increased as much as the infectivity.
19 July 2022
Turkey's Covid cases increase tenfold in a month
Turkey's Covid cases increase tenfold in a month
Since mid-June, the number of weekly new cases have more than doubled every week.
14 July 2022
Turkish Medical Association calls for indoor mask mandate as Covid cases triple in two weeks
Turkish Medical Association calls for indoor mask mandate as Covid cases triple in two weeks
Turkey lifted the indoor mask mandate in late April. After the delayed announcement of the weekly table for June 20-26, Minister Koca said the number of daily cases had tripled.
4 July 2022
Turkey's active Covid cases dropped below zero due to 'synchronization error,' says minister
Turkey's active Covid cases dropped below zero due to 'synchronization error,' says minister
The problem had been there since April 14 and was noticed when the number of active cases dropped below zero, Minister Koca has said.
2 May 2022
Erdoğan: Obligation to wear face masks lifted
COVID-19
Erdoğan: Obligation to wear face masks lifted
Following the meeting of the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board of the Health Ministry, the obligation to wear face masks indoors has been lifted except for public transportation and health institutions.
26 April 2022
‘Pandemic is not over, 11,565 people died in 2.5 months’
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
‘Pandemic is not over, 11,565 people died in 2.5 months’
The TTB has released a statement about the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, underlining that personal protective measures such as wearing masks and maintaining hygiene and social distancing should remain in place.
21 April 2022
Turkey’s Health Minister says ‘summer without masks is coming’
COVID-19 MEASURES TO EASE
Turkey’s Health Minister says ‘summer without masks is coming’
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has said that the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board “will make important decisions, including the use of masks at schools, next week.”
15 April 2022
‘Without strict measures in place, COVID-19 outbreak may intensify again’
REPORT ON 2ND YEAR OF PANDEMIC
‘Without strict measures in place, COVID-19 outbreak may intensify again’
Speaking at the press conference of the Turkish Medical Association, physicians have underlined that COVID-19 risk is still in place for the unvaccinated, warning that strict measures should be implemented.
14 April 2022
Covid-19: Decreased use of masks may lead to a new peak in Turkey, doctors warn
Covid-19: Decreased use of masks may lead to a new peak in Turkey, doctors warn
While the numbers have significantly decreased over the past month, there will be a new peak after each time there is a relaxation, doctors say.
11 April 2022 Ayşegül Özbek
Indoor mask mandate in Turkey will continue a few more months, says health minister
Indoor mask mandate in Turkey will continue a few more months, says health minister
The government lifted the outdoor mask mandate at the start of March and coronavirus cases have been on the decrease.
4 April 2022
‘Pandemic is not over, dangerous new variants are inevitable’
AFTER 2 YEARS WITH COVID-19
‘Pandemic is not over, dangerous new variants are inevitable’
Prof. Vedat Bulut: “Only 54 percent of the world population have been vaccinated; for this reason, new variants will come up in the upcoming months and years, this is inevitable.”
11 March 2022 Ruken Tuncel
‘At least 1,400 workers died of COVID-19 in Turkey’
HEALTH AND SAFETY LABOR WATCH
‘At least 1,400 workers died of COVID-19 in Turkey’
Marking the second year of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Health and Safety Labor Watch has released a report regarding the workers who lost their lives due to COVID-19 in Turkey over the past two years.
11 March 2022
Turkey eases Covid measures in schools
Turkey eases Covid measures in schools
Masks will not be mandatory in schoolyards and classrooms will not switch to remote learning after two students test positive.
9 March 2022
New circular by ministry: Mask mandate continues in public transport, hospitals, theaters
New circular by ministry: Mask mandate continues in public transport, hospitals, theaters
Quarantine rules for people coming from foreign countries have been eased. No documents will be required from people arriving in the country by land, sea or rail.
4 March 2022
Lifting COVID-19 restrictions is 'a harbinger of more deaths' in Turkey
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Lifting COVID-19 restrictions is 'a harbinger of more deaths' in Turkey
The TTB has made a press statement about the Health Ministry’s decision to lift the outdoor mask mandate and contact tracing code requirements in Turkey.
3 March 2022
Music ban after midnight still in force in Turkey: ‘Does music transmit COVID-19?’
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
Music ban after midnight still in force in Turkey: ‘Does music transmit COVID-19?’
Turkey has lifted the outdoor mask mandate and contact tracing code requirement; however, the ban on music after midnight, which was introduced as part of the pandemic measures, is still in place. The entertainment industry is outraged.
3 March 2022
Turkey ends outdoor mask requirement: What about schools?
COVID-19
Turkey ends outdoor mask requirement: What about schools?
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has announced that classes will no longer be closed if there are two COVID-19 cases. The student who has tested positive for the virus will be isolated and in-class education will continue.
3 March 2022
Turkey lifts outdoor mask mandate, contact tracing code requirement
Turkey lifts outdoor mask mandate, contact tracing code requirement
"We are not removing masks from our lives, we carry them with us to wear when necessary," Minister Koca has said.
2 March 2022
Turkey won't suspend in-person education due to Omicron spread
Turkey won't suspend in-person education due to Omicron spread
Minister Özer has dismissed calls for returning to distance education amid increasing coronavirus cases.
4 February 2022
Turkey's daily Covid cases exceed 100,000 for the first time
Turkey's daily Covid cases exceed 100,000 for the first time
The Ministry of Health continues to report record-high numbers of new cases as Omicron spreads.
2 February 2022
‘It is a misconception to associate omicron with the expectation for a mild disease'
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
‘It is a misconception to associate omicron with the expectation for a mild disease'
The TTB has called on people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, underlining that associating the omicron variant with the expectation for a mild disease is a misconception and the vast majority of deaths have occurred in the past six months.
26 January 2022
Covid cases in İstanbul exceed 1,500 per 100,000 people
Covid cases in İstanbul exceed 1,500 per 100,000 people
İstanbul and Ankara, the capital, are among the cities where the case density increased the most in a week.
24 January 2022
New coronavirus rules aim 'herd immunity,' says Turkish Medical Association head
New coronavirus rules aim 'herd immunity,' says Turkish Medical Association head
Judging by test positivity rates, it can be assumed that the number of daily cases may be around 200,000, well above the official figures, Korur-Fincancı has said.
18 January 2022
COVID-19 | Highest increase in cases seen in Bingöl, İstanbul, Eskişehir
WEEKLY CASES
COVID-19 | Highest increase in cases seen in Bingöl, İstanbul, Eskişehir
Health Minister Koca has shared the map of weekly coronavirus cases per 100 thousand people by provinces: The highest increase in cases was recorded in Bingöl, İstanbul, Eskişehir, Muğla, Gümüşhane, Kırklareli, İzmir, Yalova, Ankara and Karabük.
17 January 2022
Turkey reintroduces PCR test requirements in intercity flights
Turkey reintroduces PCR test requirements in intercity flights
According to a new circular issued by the Interior Ministry of Turkey, the people who are not vaccinated or have not completed their vaccination process or have not had COVID-19 in the last 180 days will continue to be asked for a PCR test result.
17 January 2022
Turkey's Health Ministry reduces quarantine period for positive cases to 7 days
COVID-19
Turkey's Health Ministry reduces quarantine period for positive cases to 7 days
While Turkey has recently reported the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases, Health Minister Koca has released a statement after the Coronavirus Science Board meeting and announced that the quarantine period for positive cases will be 7 days.
6 January 2022
Turkey's domestic Covid vaccine granted emergency approval
Turkey's domestic Covid vaccine granted emergency approval
Common use of Turkovac is expected to start before the end of this year, the minister of health has said.
23 December 2021
‘Life with the pandemic may turn into life with pandemics,' warns immunologist
COVID-19
‘Life with the pandemic may turn into life with pandemics,' warns immunologist
Prof. Vedat Bulut says that the degradation of the ecosystem may lead to the outbreak of new pandemics: “The pandemic will not end without a radical global solution.”
17 December 2021 Ruken Tuncel
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