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Healthcare Workers Clean Ambulances with Laundry Bleach, Reuse Disposable Equipment

Healthcare Workers Clean Ambulances with Laundry Bleach, Reuse Disposable Equipment

An emergency service worker, a doctor and a union chair have told bianet about under what conditions they work amid the coronavirus pandemic.

18 March 2020 Tansu Pişkin

‘We are Vulnerable to Other Diseases in Quarantine’

‘We are Vulnerable to Other Diseases in Quarantine’

Ketrin Köprü is one of the 1,957 people who have recently returned to Turkey from Europe. Placed in a 14-day quarantine, she says, “Here is no such thing as hygiene. It is extremely dirty. There are no disinfectants or eau de cologne in rooms.”

18 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Coronavirus Survey: 60 Percent Trust TVs, 44 Percent Not Worried About Pandemic

Coronavirus Survey: 60 Percent Trust TVs, 44 Percent Not Worried About Pandemic

Television channels and the Health Minister are the most common and trusted sources of information about the pandemic in Turkey, says the survey.

President Erdoğan on Coronavirus Pandemic: We Need to Manage This Process Well

President Erdoğan on Coronavirus Pandemic: We Need to Manage This Process Well

Addressing the reporters ahead of “Coordination Meeting on Struggle Against Coronavirus”, President Erdoğan has underlined that the process needs to be managed well: “If we can manage it well for one or two weeks, we will have a good picture.”

2,807 Citizens Evacuated from Europe, Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

2,807 Citizens Evacuated from Europe, Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

Vice President Oktay has announced that the evacuation of 2,807 citizens who wanted to return to Turkey from nine European countries has been completed as of 6 a.m. today.

2 Passengers Taken out of Quarantine Bus, Prosecutor Launches Investigation

2 Passengers Taken out of Quarantine Bus, Prosecutor Launches Investigation

While Gaziosmanpaşa Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident where two passengers from France were taken out of a quarantine bus, Minister Soylu has announced that the two have been quarantined.

‘Size of Unemployment Fund Can Overcome Covid-19 Crisis, But Planning is Necessary’

‘Size of Unemployment Fund Can Overcome Covid-19 Crisis, But Planning is Necessary’

Employment Expert Sinan Ok says that the current size of unemployment fund in Turkey is over 130 billion lira, which would suffice to subsidize the unemployment caused by coronavirus outbreak.

18 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘Release All Journalists from Prison’

COVID-19

‘Release All Journalists from Prison’

In the wake of a ban on prison visits as part of coronavirus measures, Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have made a call for the release of all arrested journalists in Turkey.

Turkey Announces First Death from Coronavirus as Number of Cases Doubles in 24 Hours

Turkey Announces First Death from Coronavirus as Number of Cases Doubles in 24 Hours

The country also confirmed 51 additional cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 98.

Presidency Denies Rumors of Curfew, State of Emergency over Coronavirus

Presidency Denies Rumors of Curfew, State of Emergency over Coronavirus

"Such comprehensive restrictive steps are not on the government's agenda," Fahrettin Altun has said.

Dozens Attempt to Escape Coronavirus Quarantine, Clash with Police

Dozens Attempt to Escape Coronavirus Quarantine, Clash with Police

Dozens of people who were put under quarantine attempted to escape yesterday, engaging in a brawl with the police, while 28 people were rounded up as they were trying to escape.

‘Dismissals Should be Banned Throughout Coronavirus Outbreak’

CONFEDERATION OF PROGRESSIVE TRADE UNIONS OF TURKEY

‘Dismissals Should be Banned Throughout Coronavirus Outbreak’

The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) has released a written statement and offered a series of measures to be taken during coronavirus outbreak so that workers suffer the least harm in this period.

Over 3,000 Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

Over 3,000 Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

The citizens who will return to Turkey from Germany, Spain, France, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands will be quarantined in students’ dormitories in İstanbul and Kocaeli for a period of 14 days.

‘State and Prison Administrations Responsible for Protecting Prisoners from Covid-19’

‘State and Prison Administrations Responsible for Protecting Prisoners from Covid-19’

Listing 14 recommendations, nine rights organizations, unions and professional chambers have called on the state and prison administrations to take necessary precautions to protect the prisoners and prison personnel from coronavirus.

‘85% Know What Needs to be Done Against Covid-19, Only 55% Do it in Practice’

KONDA RESEARCH

‘85% Know What Needs to be Done Against Covid-19, Only 55% Do it in Practice’

A recent survey by KONDA Research and Consultancy has shown that 45 percent of the society think that the state has taken necessary precautions against coronavirus outbreak and informed the public sufficiently.

Nineteen Detained over Social Media Posts on Coronavirus Outbreak

Nineteen Detained over Social Media Posts on Coronavirus Outbreak

Those who claimed that the government is hiding the cases and not taking necessary measures are being probed, the Minister of Interior has announced.

New Measures Against Covid-19 in Turkey

New Measures Against Covid-19 in Turkey

While the Ministry of Interior has announced that all bars, restaurants, cafes, wedding venues, movie theaters and indoors chlidren’s play areas have been temporarily closed, flights from six other countries have also been suspended over coronavirus.

Turkey's Coronavirus Tally Jumps to 47 Cases

Turkey's Coronavirus Tally Jumps to 47 Cases

The Health Minister has announced 29 more coronavirus cases, bringing the total number to 47.

Turkish Medical Association: Number of Covid-19 Cases Higher Than What Ministry Says

Turkish Medical Association: Number of Covid-19 Cases Higher Than What Ministry Says

The association has urged the Health Ministry to perform more tests and announce the results to the public, while a union has warned about an "equipment shortage."

İstanbul Governor’s Office: Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined

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İstanbul Governor’s Office: Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined

In a statement released by the Governor’s Office of İstanbul, it has been announced that the citizens who come to İstanbul from nine European countries will be quarantined in three students’ dormitories for a period of 14 days.

Prison Visits, Court Hearings Suspended over Coronavirus

Prison Visits, Court Hearings Suspended over Coronavirus

More measures have been announced as the Covid-19 tally rises to 18 cases in Turkey.

Economic Support, Measures to be Introduced Against Coronavirus

Economic Support, Measures to be Introduced Against Coronavirus

Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak has shared a message on his Twitter account regarding the economic measures to be taken in Turkey against coronavirus.

Turkey Shuts Bars and Nightclubs, Suspends Flights from 9 Countries over Coronavirus

Turkey Shuts Bars and Nightclubs, Suspends Flights from 9 Countries over Coronavirus

While the Ministry of Interior has ordered the temporary closure of all bars and nightclubs in all 81 provinces in Turkey as of 10 a.m. today, flights from nine countries have been suspended as of this midnight.

Health Minister Koca: One More Person Tested Positive for Covid-19 in Turkey

Health Minister Koca: One More Person Tested Positive for Covid-19 in Turkey

Turkey has confirmed its sixth case of Covid-19, the new strain of coronavirus. “Unfortunately, the coronavirus test of a citizen who returned from Umrah in the last week turned out to be positive," Minister Koca has announced.

Turkey Confirms Fifth Coronavirus Case, Suspends Flights with European Countries

Turkey Confirms Fifth Coronavirus Case, Suspends Flights with European Countries

All five cases are "directly related," the Health Minister has informed and announced additional measures against the outbreak.

HDP MP: People Should be Informed About Coronavirus in Kurdish, Arabic, Syriac

HDP MP: People Should be Informed About Coronavirus in Kurdish, Arabic, Syriac

MP Çelik has stressed that many people who are in the risk group regarding the coronavirus outbreak do not have a good command of Turkish.

13 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘Distribute Disinfection and Hygiene Products to the Poor Free of Charge’

FROM HDP TO GOVERNMENT

‘Distribute Disinfection and Hygiene Products to the Poor Free of Charge’

Addressing the reporters, HDP Spokesperson Günay has called on the government to distribute disinfection and hygiene products to the poor free of charge over coronavirus concerns: “It is - by definition - what being a social state is all about.”

Ministry's Science Committee Doesn't Expect Major Coronavirus Outbreak in Turkey

Ministry's Science Committee Doesn't Expect Major Coronavirus Outbreak in Turkey

The late arrival of the coronavirus in Turkey might be an advantage for the country as air temperatures have been rising, Prof. Özlü has said.

Parliament Bars Visitors, AKP Cancels Group Meeting over Coronavirus

Parliament Bars Visitors, AKP Cancels Group Meeting over Coronavirus

People will not be able to visit MPs and attend parties' parliamentary group meetings until the end of the month.

Covid-19: Companies Deduct Quarantine Period From Employees’ Annual Leave

Covid-19: Companies Deduct Quarantine Period From Employees’ Annual Leave

Some social media users have complained that they are forced to use their annual leave due to coronavirus outbreak. “Using the forced leave to lower the company’s costs is not compatible with human rights,” says Prof. Turgut Tarhanlı.

13 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

HDP Cancels Mass Gatherings for Newroz Due to Coronavirus

HDP Cancels Mass Gatherings for Newroz Due to Coronavirus

The HDP has decided to cancel Newroz celebrations over coronavirus concerns as Turkey confirmed its first Covid-19 case on March 11.

Schools, Universities to be Temporarily Closed over Coronavirus Concerns

Schools, Universities to be Temporarily Closed over Coronavirus Concerns

Addressing the reporters following the “Coronavirus meeting” chaired by President Erdoğan, Presidential Spokesperson Kalın has announced that primary, secondary and high schools and universities will be temporarily closed.