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Turkey's coronavirus death toll tops 5,000 with highest daily fatalities since late May

Turkey's coronavirus death toll tops 5,000 with highest daily fatalities since late May

Daily cases remain at the same level after an increase following the reopening in early June as total cases have exceeded 190,000.

‘Is it true that 20 students are quarantined after taking the high school exam?’

‘Is it true that 20 students are quarantined after taking the high school exam?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Education, CHP MP Kaya has raised concerns over the allegations that a student who tested positive for Covid-19 was made to take the high-school entrance exam without any measures in Manisa.

Covid-19 in Turkey: New cases steady, ICU patients continue to increase

Covid-19 in Turkey: New cases steady, ICU patients continue to increase

New cases have slightly reduced after a surge following the reopening but the number of intensive care patients have significantly increased.

29 thousand people visited Turkey in May

NUMBER OF VISITORS DROPPED BY 99 PERCENT

29 thousand people visited Turkey in May

According to the statistics of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the number of foreign tourists who visited Turkey dropped by 99.26 percent in May when compared to the same month last year. Only 29 thousand people visited Turkey due to Covid-19.

‘Turkey unveiled 500-billion relief package, gave only 20 billion lira to workers’

CHP MP AĞBABA

‘Turkey unveiled 500-billion relief package, gave only 20 billion lira to workers’

“At least 4 million 848 people have suffered from an income loss during pandemic. Only 20 billion lira has been granted to workers from a package of 500 billion lira, which accounts for only 4 percent,” says main opposition CHP Vice Chair Ağbaba.

‘Our children did not deserve this’

IN THE WAKE OF HIGH-SCHOOL EXAM

‘Our children did not deserve this’

Almost two million students took the high-school entrance exam across Turkey amid all objections. Especially the pictures from large crowds of people waiting in front of schools have caused public reaction. Parents from İstanbul spoke to bianet.

22 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

İstanbul, Ankara record lowest daily Covid-19 cases in a week

İstanbul, Ankara record lowest daily Covid-19 cases in a week

The Health Ministry has reported 1,213 new cases and 23 deaths for the past 24 hours.

CHP MP: Hygiene supplies are not adequate and free in prisons

CHP MP: Hygiene supplies are not adequate and free in prisons

A main opposition MP has submitted a parliamentary question to the Minister of Justice regarding the prison conditions during the pandemic.

Wearing face masks now mandatory in 50 of 81 provinces in Turkey

Wearing face masks now mandatory in 50 of 81 provinces in Turkey

With Tekirdağ and Tokat, the number of provinces where it is forbidden to go outside without a face mask has increased to 50. A partial curfew will also be in effect across Turkey on the days of high school and university entrance exams.

Holding the entrance exam will lead to an ‘explosion’ of COVID-19, warns Dr. Savaş

Holding the entrance exam will lead to an ‘explosion’ of COVID-19, warns Dr. Savaş

Bozdoğan from the Education and Science Laborers' Union (Eğitim-Sen) and Dr. Savaş say that it is possible to postpone the high school entrance exam even at this very moment as it is a necessity for the health of children and the public.

19 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey reports 1,304 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths in a day

Turkey reports 1,304 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths in a day

Daily recoveries have exceeded new infections for the first time in five days, according to the Health Ministry figures.

İstanbul is still a center like Wuhan, warns Turkish Medical Association

İstanbul is still a center like Wuhan, warns Turkish Medical Association

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has noted that “premature reopening” amid COVID-19 pandemic is leading to alarming consequences in Turkey. “İstanbul is still a center like China’s Wuhan,” the TTB has warned.

University student taken to COVID-19 polyclinic for medical examination in detention

University student taken to COVID-19 polyclinic for medical examination in detention

Wounded in Suruç massacre in 2015 and facing an investigation over her remarks in a petition to intervene in the case, university student Çoban was taken to a COVID-19 polyclinic in İstanbul for her routine medical examination in detention.

18 June 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Coronavirus in prisons: Six prisoners died, 72 active cases found

Coronavirus in prisons: Six prisoners died, 72 active cases found

So far, 374 prisoners have recovered from Covid-19 while thousands have been released as part of Covid-19 measures, according to Turkey's prison directorate.

‘Normalization is a must for an economically and socially sustainable struggle’

HEALTH MINISTER KOCA

‘Normalization is a must for an economically and socially sustainable struggle’

Addressing the public following a Science Board meeting, Health Minister Koca has shared information about the average number of daily cases in major cities and the average age of fatalities. “Land ahead, but the sea is still rough,” he has noted.

İstanbul, Ankara mandate face masks amid new rise in Covid-19 cases

İstanbul, Ankara mandate face masks amid new rise in Covid-19 cases

The two largest cities of Turkey, as well as Bursa, have made the use of face masks obligatory after the Ministry of Health's recommendation.

Covid-19: Turkey continues to report more new cases than recoveries

Covid-19: Turkey continues to report more new cases than recoveries

The Health Ministry has reported 1,429 cases and 1,261 recoveries for the past 24 hours.

Amnesty International: Turkey is using pandemic as an excuse to stifle free expression

Amnesty International: Turkey is using pandemic as an excuse to stifle free expression

The government is "hounding social media users, journalists, doctors and others, and invoking legal provisions that criminalize dissent, in efforts to silence its critics," says Amnesty.

‘While Science Board disapproves of even a pilot test, they will hold the real exam’

ENTRANCE EXAMS AMID PANDEMIC

‘While Science Board disapproves of even a pilot test, they will hold the real exam’

Parents have spoken to bianet ahead of high-school entrance exam to be held this Saturday amid normalization and a new surge in Covid-19 cases. While some want the exam to be held, some say they will demand its postponement till the last day.

17 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey's Covid-19 cases top 180,000 amid new surge

Turkey's Covid-19 cases top 180,000 amid new surge

After an increase in daily cases for five days in a row, the Health Ministry has reported 1,459 new infections for the past 24 hours, slightly lower than yesterday's update.

Wearing face masks made compulsory in 7 more provinces in Turkey

Wearing face masks made compulsory in 7 more provinces in Turkey

Minister of Health Koca has announced that citizens are now forbidden from going out without wearing face masks in Diyarbakır, Erzurum, Kayseri, Rize and Urfa as well. Governor's Offices in Yalova and Bitlis have also imposed a ban later in the day.

Events and demonstrations banned in İstanbul for 15 days

Events and demonstrations banned in İstanbul for 15 days

The Governor’s Office has announced that the events and demonstrations to be held in İstanbul have been banned till the end of June. The novel coronavirus outbreak has been cited as the reason for the ban.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Daily cases increase for the fifth day in a row

Covid-19 in Turkey: Daily cases increase for the fifth day in a row

The Health Ministry has reported 1,592 cases for the past 24 hours as the increase in new cases continues after the reopening in early June.

'Outbreak is not under control, strict measures may come back,' doctors warn

'Outbreak is not under control, strict measures may come back,' doctors warn

The number of new Covid-19 cases in Turkey has reached mid-May levels since the reopening on June 1.

15 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

31 million people have credit debt in Turkey, says main opposition CHP MP

31 million people have credit debt in Turkey, says main opposition CHP MP

Sharing the data of the Banks Association of Turkey (TBB), CHP MP Karabat has raised concerns that 920 thousand people used consumer loans for the first time in April. “It is eight times higher than 11-month average,” he has noted.

‘We have mistaken normalization for the old normal, cases have increased’

PROF. ÇETİNER WARNS

‘We have mistaken normalization for the old normal, cases have increased’

While Prof. Çetiner has warned that “taking body temperature in shopping malls and other crowded places will not protect us from coronavirus,” increasing number of new cases and fatalities have been reported from Ankara, Diyarbakır and Urfa.

Daily Covid-19 Cases Continue to Increase in Turkey After Reopening

Daily Covid-19 Cases Continue to Increase in Turkey After Reopening

The country has reported 1,562 cases for the past 24 hours as the Health Minister has warned against "imprudent optimism."

Covid-19: Turkey Sees New Surge After Reopening, Reports Highest Cases in a Month

Covid-19: Turkey Sees New Surge After Reopening, Reports Highest Cases in a Month

The Health Ministry has reported 1,459 new cases for the past 24 hours amid the government's reopening steps since June 1

Covid-19: Turkey Reports Highest Daily Cases in Two Weeks, Announces New Drug

Covid-19: Turkey Reports Highest Daily Cases in Two Weeks, Announces New Drug

The Health Ministry has reported 1,195 cases and 15 deaths for the past 24 hours while the Technology Ministry has announced that it produced a local synthesis of the favipiravir drug.

‘Over 5 Million People Went out in İstanbul in the First Week of Normalization’

İSTANBUL METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

‘Over 5 Million People Went out in İstanbul in the First Week of Normalization’

According to the figures shared by the Statistical Office of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the number of people who went out in the city on June 1-5 increased by 44.9 percent in comparison with May amid further normalization steps.

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Not Under Control Yet

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Not Under Control Yet

As the government continues to ease measures, the association says it is too early to say that the epidemic has been taken under control.

‘Covid-19 May Push Millions of Children into Child Labor’

WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOR

‘Covid-19 May Push Millions of Children into Child Labor’

Releasing a joint statement, the International Labor Organization (ILO) and UNICEF have warned that as poverty rises, schools close and the availability of social services decreases amid pandemic, more children are pushed into the workforce.