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Ministry Advisers Warn of ‘Second Wave’ of Outbreak, Call for Random Tests

Ministry Advisers Warn of ‘Second Wave’ of Outbreak, Call for Random Tests

With the decreasing number of new Covid-19 cases, the government is poised to relax measures for the pandemic.

Over 17 Thousand People in Quarantine in Turkey, Says Minister Kasapoğlu

Over 17 Thousand People in Quarantine in Turkey, Says Minister Kasapoğlu

Minister of Youth and Sports Mehmet Kasapoğlu has announced that a total of 17,506 citizens are currently in isolation at dormitories across 76 of 81 provinces in Turkey.

9 Demands from 393 Women for Prisoners’ Right to Life and Health

9 Demands from 393 Women for Prisoners’ Right to Life and Health

393 rights defenders have shared nine demands with the public so that the right to life and health of arrested and convicted people can be safeguarded in prisons of Turkey amid coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19: Turkey Reports 1,977 Cases, 4,782 Recoveries in a Day

Covid-19: Turkey Reports 1,977 Cases, 4,782 Recoveries in a Day

The country's death toll has risen by 57 to 3,641, the Health Ministry has announced.

Ministry Eases Curfew for the Elderly, Youngsters

Ministry Eases Curfew for the Elderly, Youngsters

A curfew has been in place for those over the age of 65 and younger than 20 for over a month.

Football Teams Concerned over Federation's Decision to Resume Leagues

Football Teams Concerned over Federation's Decision to Resume Leagues

After a meeting with the Health Minister, the federation's chair announced that the leagues would resume on June 12.

‘If Seasonal Agricultural Workers Cannot Find a Job, Child Labor will Increase’

CORONAVIRUS

‘If Seasonal Agricultural Workers Cannot Find a Job, Child Labor will Increase’

Development Workshop has released a report on the lives of seasonal agricultural workers in Turkey in the days of coronavirus pandemic. Ayşe Özsoy from Development Workshop has answered the questions of bianet.

7 May 2020 Hikmet Adal

Minister Says Turkey Enters 'Controlled Social Life Phase' in Pandemic as Cases Top 130,000

Minister Says Turkey Enters 'Controlled Social Life Phase' in Pandemic as Cases Top 130,000

The country has seen 65 deaths and 2,533 new cases over the past 24 hours.

‘Lives of Ill Prisoners Put at Risk’

CORONAVIRUS

‘Lives of Ill Prisoners Put at Risk’

Raising concerns over the conditions of prisons and ill prisoners amid coronavirus outbreak, rights organizations have reiterated that preventive measures against the outbreak need to be implemented in prisons immediately.

Covid-19 Normalization Shouldn't be Dictated by 'Market Pressure,' Says Medical Association

Covid-19 Normalization Shouldn't be Dictated by 'Market Pressure,' Says Medical Association

With the drop in new cases and fatalities, the government has eased some measures for the pandemic.

‘Shopping Malls are More Dangerous Than Pandemic Hospitals’

‘Shopping Malls are More Dangerous Than Pandemic Hospitals’

Dr. Başar Beyoğlu has said, “Considering their ventilation systems and difficulties in keeping social distance and preventing contact, shopping malls in their present conditions are more dangerous than pandemic hospitals in service today.”

6 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

'2 Million People Have Left Kathmandu'

THE WORLD DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC - NEPAL

'2 Million People Have Left Kathmandu'

How does Nepal fight against coronavirus? What measures did the government take to support workers? How did quarantine affect everyday life? We speak with Pasang Sherpa, a member of Nepal Communist Party, and journalist Rajendra Baniya from Kathmandu.

6 May 2020 Yağmur Karagöz

Finland's Quintet Against Covid-19

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Finland's Quintet Against Covid-19

Finland’s quartet consists of five women: One prime minister and four ministers. The people of Finland are proud of Prime Minister Marin and ministers Ohisalo, Andersson, Kulmuni and Henriksson for the country's success in the fight against Covid-19.

6 May 2020 Leena Reikko

Turkey Reports 1,832 New Covid-19 Cases, 5,119 Recoveries

Turkey Reports 1,832 New Covid-19 Cases, 5,119 Recoveries

The country's death toll has reached 3,520 with a total of 129,491 cases, the Health Ministry has announced.

İSİG Report: Nearly Half of Worker Fatalities in April Caused by Covid-19

İSİG Report: Nearly Half of Worker Fatalities in April Caused by Covid-19

The Health and Safety Labor Watch has released its monthly report on occupational homicides.

Turkey Loosens Coronavirus Measures, Reports Lowest New Cases Since March

Turkey Loosens Coronavirus Measures, Reports Lowest New Cases Since March

President Erdoğan has announced a "normalization schedule" while the Health Ministry has reported 1,614 new cases and 64 new deaths, both being the lowest for over a month.

COVID-19 Measure in Prison: ‘A Bar of Soap was Given Two Months Ago’

COVID-19 Measure in Prison: ‘A Bar of Soap was Given Two Months Ago’

HDP Ağrı MP Taşdemir has submitted a Parliamentary question regarding the difficulties in accessing hygiene products and medical treatment in the prison where 72-year-old former MP Halil Aksoy is also behind bars.

İstanbul Medical Chamber Warns Against Relaxing Covid-19 Measures Too Early

İstanbul Medical Chamber Warns Against Relaxing Covid-19 Measures Too Early

Turkey has the eighth most cases in the world despite announcing only patients with a positive PCR test, the chamber noted.

Rights Groups Call for Prison Release Amid Pandemic

Rights Groups Call for Prison Release Amid Pandemic

Those are in the risk group of Covid-19 and those who have not been convicted should be released from prison, four rights groups have said.

Pandemic Increases Climate of Fear for Journalists in Turkey, Says Amnesty International

Pandemic Increases Climate of Fear for Journalists in Turkey, Says Amnesty International

In a written statement, Amnesty International has noted that “the COVID-19 crisis has added a new layer to the crackdown on media freedom in Turkey with journalists being targeted across the country under the guise of combating misinformation.”

Local Journalist Given House Arrest in Tekirdağ

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Local Journalist Given House Arrest in Tekirdağ

Ferhat Akgün, a local journalist from Tekirdağ province, has been put under house arrest on the ground that “he violated the inviolability of a workplace” by entering Tekirdağ State Hospital, a pandemic hospital, without permission.

4 May 2020 Yakup Önal

Health Minister: Covid-19 Recoveries Exceed Active Cases in Turkey

Health Minister: Covid-19 Recoveries Exceed Active Cases in Turkey

The country has reported the lowest daily fatalities for the second day in a row since April 7 as total cases have surpassed 125,000.

Turkey Sees Lowest Covid-19 Fatalities in 25 Days

Turkey Sees Lowest Covid-19 Fatalities in 25 Days

The number of new coronavirus cases has also been in a downward trend in the last few days while total cases stand at 124,375.

Coronavirus: Turkey Reports 2,188 Cases, 4,922 Recoveries in a Day

Coronavirus: Turkey Reports 2,188 Cases, 4,922 Recoveries in a Day

The country's death toll has reached 3,258 with 122,392 cases.

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Hits 3,174, Tests Exceed One Million

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Hits 3,174, Tests Exceed One Million

Over the past 24 hours, 93 people died and 2,615 new cases were found.

Futures of 370 Million Children in Jeopardy, Say WFP and UNICEF

Futures of 370 Million Children in Jeopardy, Say WFP and UNICEF

In a joint statement, World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF have noted that school meals are especially critical for girls as, in many poor countries, the promise of a meal can be enough to make struggling parents send their daughter to school.

CİSST Association Report on Violations of Rights in Prisons Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

CİSST Association Report on Violations of Rights in Prisons Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association has prepared a report on the complaints of prisoners in Turkey amid Covid-19 pandemic. Covering the period from April 15 to 28, the report shows that access to rights in prisons has been restricted.

Minister Says Turkey Reached 'Peak of Coronavirus' as Death Toll Tops 3,000

Minister Says Turkey Reached 'Peak of Coronavirus' as Death Toll Tops 3,000

The total cases have climbed to 117,589 with 7,428 of them being health workers, Minister Koca has informed.

Ten Questions from Doctors to Health Ministry's Science Committee

Ten Questions from Doctors to Health Ministry's Science Committee

The committee was established in January as part of the efforts against the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid Talks of Normalization, Medical Chamber Head Warns that Epidemic 'Still Serious'

Amid Talks of Normalization, Medical Chamber Head Warns that Epidemic 'Still Serious'

"For two or three days, İstanbul has almost returned to its old rhythm. Traffic has intensified, contact has increased outside. I find this very dangerous," says Dr. Öztürk.

29 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Domestic Workers: Municipalities Can Employ us to Care for the Sick and Elderly

CORONAVIRUS

Domestic Workers: Municipalities Can Employ us to Care for the Sick and Elderly

Gülhan Benli from the Domestic Workers Solidarity Union and Münire İnal from the Collective Work Domestic Workers Union have spoken to bianet about the problems of domestic worker women who have to stay home due to coronavirus outbreak.

29 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘In None of My Unemployed Periods Did I Feel So Hopeless as Now’

TOURISM SECTOR AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

‘In None of My Unemployed Periods Did I Feel So Hopeless as Now’

Having started to work at a tourism agency after being unemployed for over two years, Bülent Demirer has now lost his job due to coronavirus. According to Progressive Tourism Workers Union, there are over three million unemployed people in the sector.

29 April 2020 Hikmet Adal