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COVID-19: Turkey reports a record-high case number, again

COVID-19: Turkey reports a record-high case number, again

The Ministry of Health has announced that 40,806 people have tested positive for coronavirus, which marks the highest figure in the country so far. The number of critically ill patients is 2,135, according to official data.

Turkey confirms record-high number of coronavirus cases for second day in a row

Turkey confirms record-high number of coronavirus cases for second day in a row

Covid cases near 40,000 as the UK variant has become the dominant type of the virus in the country.

'Even if the pandemic ended today, it would take us two years to pay our debts'

'Even if the pandemic ended today, it would take us two years to pay our debts'

While cafes and restaurants have been allowed to work for certain periods during the pandemic, bars and taverns have been completely closed.

31 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez

COVID-19 in Turkey: Weekly case map updated

COVID-19 in Turkey: Weekly case map updated

The Health Ministry has released the weekly provincial COVID-19 rates. The new numbers have shown that the number of cases per 100,000 people was over 401 in Istanbul and 184 in the capital city of Ankara from March 20 to 26.

Turkey reports all-time high new coronavirus cases as UK variant spreads across the country

Turkey reports all-time high new coronavirus cases as UK variant spreads across the country

The Ministry of Health has reported more than 37,000 cases with 155 deaths as total cases stand at 3.27 million.

‘İstanbul is a Stage’: Metropolitan Municipality supports musicians amid pandemic

‘İstanbul is a Stage’: Metropolitan Municipality supports musicians amid pandemic

Amid financial hardships faced by musicians due to the pandemic, the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İMM) has launched a project. Over 100 sites in all 39 districts of the city will be turned into open-air concert stages.

Face-to-face education to be determined on a provincial basis

Face-to-face education to be determined on a provincial basis

Amid a spike in coronavirus cases and tightening of measures, the Ministry of Education has announced that provincial administrations will determine the continuation of in-person education according to local coronavirus risk levels.

‘No emergency drill conducted at Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant this year’

‘No emergency drill conducted at Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant this year’

Main opposition CHP Vice Chair Ahmet Akın says that when the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Mersin province starts operating, “Turkey will give a purchasing guarantee to Russia for 15 years for three times the market price.”

Turkey reports highest daily cases since early December

Turkey reports highest daily cases since early December

The Ministry of Health has announced that 32,404 people have tested positive for coronavirus, which marks the highest figure since December 8, when the country saw over 33,100 cases. The number of critically ill patients has also neared 2,000.

Turkey tightens coronavirus measures as cases on the increase countrywide

Turkey tightens coronavirus measures as cases on the increase countrywide

President Erdoğan announced new measures as the Health Ministry published the new risk map.

‘Pandemic units in İstanbul hospitals are full, new ones are opened'

‘Pandemic units in İstanbul hospitals are full, new ones are opened'

İstanbul Medical Chamber Secretary General Prof. Küçükosmanoğlu says, “The number of daily cases has hit 6 thousands and deaths 60-70 in İstanbul. The way things stand, the numbers will top the ones in November and December.”

29 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Canal İstanbul zoning plans approved, made public by ministry

Canal İstanbul zoning plans approved, made public by ministry

"We will rapidly take steps to enrich our country and sacred city with Kanal Istanbul," Minister Kurum has said.

COVID-19 in Turkey: Death toll tops 31 thousand

COVID-19 in Turkey: Death toll tops 31 thousand

Turkey’s Ministry of Health has announced that 29,058 people have tested positive for COVID-19 and 153 people have lost their lives in the last 24 hours. 1,968 coronavirus patients are reportedly in critical condition.

COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘Bed occupancy rate is rising in Ankara’

COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘Bed occupancy rate is rising in Ankara’

The Ankara Branch of the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) has announced that the number of cases has increased from 2 thousands to 7 thousands in the capital city in the last month.

‘Outbreak to be taken under control in Turkey by the end of June’

‘Outbreak to be taken under control in Turkey by the end of June’

Turkey’s Ministry of Health has announced that 28,731 people have tested positive for COVID-19 and 157 people have lost their lives in the last 24 hours. The Health Minister has also addressed the public following a virtual Science Board meeting.

This winter in Turkey was the third-warmest in 50 years

This winter in Turkey was the third-warmest in 50 years

While the average winter temperature in the country was 3.6 Celsius degrees for years, it was 6.2 degrees this winter.

‘442 teachers, 324 students infected with coronavirus in a week’

‘442 teachers, 324 students infected with coronavirus in a week’

Speaking to bianet about the latest situation at schools, Education and Science Laborers’ Union Chair Kurul notes that 324 students have been diagnosed with COVID-19 though it is said that there are no cases among children younger than 12.

25 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Academic Dr. Yavuz Sezer dies of COVID-19

Academic Dr. Yavuz Sezer dies of COVID-19

Architectural historian Dr. Yavuz Sezer from Bilgi University has lost his life due to coronavirus. A day before his passing, he lost his mother to the same disease.

COVID-19: Turkey’s daily cases near 30 thousand, deaths top 140

COVID-19: Turkey’s daily cases near 30 thousand, deaths top 140

Amid ‘controlled normalization’ and a spike in the novel coronavirus cases and deaths in Turkey, the country’s Health Minister Koca has announced that BioNTech vaccine will be used for the first time in Turkey starting from next week.

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, deaths keep increasing

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, deaths keep increasing

According to Health Ministry data, 26,182 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 138 people have lost their lives in Turkey in the last 24 hours. 1,710 patients are reportedly in critical condition.

One year of the pandemic in ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’

One year of the pandemic in ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’

İstanbul Medical Chamber has announced that in İstanbul, with a population of over 15 million*, only 849,121 people have received the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, fatalities on the increase

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, fatalities on the increase

According to Health Ministry data, 22,216 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 117 people have lost their lives in Turkey in the last 24 hours. 1,644 patients are reportedly in critical condition.

22,810 people fined for violating pandemic curfew

22,810 people fined for violating pandemic curfew

According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry of Turkey, over the past week, 22 thousand 810 people faced legal or administrative action for failing to comply with the weeknight and weekend curfews as part of COVID-19 measures.

Major issue on Newroz agenda: Closure case against HDP

Major issue on Newroz agenda: Closure case against HDP

The message given from Newroz celebrations in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province: “Turkey is heading towards a one-man regime; the closure of the HDP means that all political groups will lose political ground.”

22 March 2021 Murat Bayram

Turkey’s daily fatalities top 100, bringing death toll to over 30 thousand

Turkey’s daily fatalities top 100, bringing death toll to over 30 thousand

According to Health Ministry data, 20,428 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 102 people have lost their lives in Turkey in the last 24 hours. 1,568 patients are reportedly in critical condition.

‘Turkey is rapidly approaching the third peak of the first wave’

‘Turkey is rapidly approaching the third peak of the first wave’

Releasing a joint statement, medical organizations have raised concerns that the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths has been on the increase even though the number of tests has declined. They have requested new measures.

‘Only 45 percent of people vaccinated in Diyarbakır’

‘Only 45 percent of people vaccinated in Diyarbakır’

The Medical Chamber of Turkey’s southeastern province of Diyarbakır has shared the findings of its bimonthly report on COVID-19. The Chamber has raised concerns about the problems encountered in getting an appointment for vaccination.

‘Normalization’ in Turkey: Daily cases top 20 thousand, deaths 80

‘Normalization’ in Turkey: Daily cases top 20 thousand, deaths 80

According to Health Ministry data, 20,049 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 81 people have lost their lives in Turkey in the last 24 hours. 1,503 patients are reportedly in critical condition.

‘Artvin fire largely taken under control’

‘Artvin fire largely taken under control’

While the district governor’s office has announced that the entire Kaynarca neighborhood in Dokumacılar village has been ravaged in the fire in the Black Sea province, the Interior Minister has said that the fire broke out in Dereiçi village.

‘Turkey to start vaccinating 60-65 age group next week’

‘Turkey to start vaccinating 60-65 age group next week’

Releasing a written statement after the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board meeting, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has announced that 5,800 doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, which will be used in tests, have arrived in Turkey.

Turkey’s daily cases near 19 thousand as deaths top 70 again

Turkey’s daily cases near 19 thousand as deaths top 70 again

According to Health Ministry data, 18,912 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 73 people have lost their lives in Turkey in the last 24 hours. 1,484 patients are reportedly in critical condition.

HDP says 'We won't bow down' after closure case

HDP says 'We won't bow down' after closure case

The party will convene an extraordinary meeting tomorrow to evaluate the closure case against it and the expulsion of MP Gergerlioğlu from the parliament.

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