‘Half the Population in Turkey Find June Too Early for Normalization’

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Amid normalization in Turkey starting from June 1, the Curiocity Research Company has conducted a research to see what citizens think about it.

Based on the surveys conducted with 700 people using smartphones and aged 15 and over on May 29-30, the research entitled "June 1, 2020: The New Test of Turkey" looks into the ways in which how life will be in the areas where restrictions have been lifted.

Mobility for travel will increase

According to the findings of the research, after the ban on intercity travel has been lifted, holiday plans to go to summer houses or home towns have increased. 19 percent of the participants say that they will immediately go to their summer house or home town for vacation.

While 7 percent say that they have already gone before the ban is lifted, 37 percent tend to wait for some time to see the general tendency. Another 37 percent think that June is too early in any way.

8 percent of the participants say that they will immediately go on a holiday. This rate is 10 percent among young people. 62 percent think that June is too early for going on a holiday.

One out of every 10 people will go to cafes

One out of every 10 people think of receiving food and beverage services outside the home. While 10 percent say that they will go to cafes and tea gardens immediately, 53 percent find it too early. In the 45-54 age group, the rate of those who find it "too early" is almost 60 percent. 36 percent stress that they will make a move after observing for some time.

9 percent of the participants indicate that they can go to a restaurant at once while 56 percent think that June is too early to do this. This worry hits 64 percent among women. While 33 percent tend to "wait and see," this tendency is 38 percent among men.

59 percent say it is too early to go to malls

As for the shopping habits of participants, 11 percent of the society will restart shopping from the bazaars immediately while 22 percent say that they have already been doing shopping there. As for the rest of the participants, they will either wait and see or will not do it in June.

9 percent of the participants are willing to go to stores and do shopping, 13 percent say that they have already done it. 44 percent think that June is too early to do shopping, mix with crowds or going to stores.

59 percent of participants say that June is too early to go to a shopping mall. This rate is 65 percent in the 35-44 age group. 30 percent will decide depending on the course of incidents.

As for the ones who will immediately do something for their personal care, 13 percent say that they will do it at once. 21 percent have already gone to a hairdresser or barber shop. Half of women and the 35-44 age group think that this month is still "too early."

'June is to early to go to hospital'

One out of every four people say that they will see a doctor or a dentist this month. 16 percent of the participants are planning to go to a hospital for treatment or medical check without waiting. 8 percent say that they have already done it. While 44 percent say that they will wait and see in early June, 32 percent think that it is too early to go to a hospital this month.

Religious service at mosques

While 19 percent of the participants from three big cities indicate that they will go to mosques, this rate is 27 percent in other cities. 39 percent of the participants think that June is too early to go to a mosque. Over 55 percent of the ones aged older than 55 find June too early. 

While 7 percent of parents say that they will send their children to kindergartens immediately, 32 percent will wait and see.

'Too early for public transportation'

48 percent of workers will resume working in offices. 28 percent think that they will spend June by waiting-evaluating. 31 percent of women think that it is too early to be able to work in an office. 47 percent of workers are of the opinion that it is too early to use public transportation.

Speaking to bianet about the survey results, Curiocity Operational Manager Murat Kocaman has said, "To sum up, everyone wants to return to normal life, but with caution. Because everyone has run out of their reserves. But, worries are also in abundance." (RT/SD)