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‘Vaccine supply getting harder to reach out for the next 2 months’

‘Vaccine supply getting harder to reach out for the next 2 months’

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 341 people died of coronavirus and over 40 thousand people tested positive with over 283 thousand tests conducted in a day. 3,558 COVID-19 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

İzmir earthquake: Warrants against 22 people

İzmir earthquake: Warrants against 22 people

As part of an investigation into the earthquake that claimed the lives of 117 people in İzmir, warrants have been issued against 22 people based on a new expert report. The prosecutor has also requested permission to investigate 17 public officials

‘We might face a dangerous mutation unique to Turkey’

‘We might face a dangerous mutation unique to Turkey’

İstanbul Family Medicine Association Chair Dr. Demir has spoken to bianet about the vaccination efforts in Turkey: “The Health Ministry gives appointments only for the second doses. The ones aged 55 and over are not given appointments now.”

28 April 2021 Ruken Tuncel

‘Full lockdown’ on humor magazine's front page: ‘We have eaten up the house’

‘Full lockdown’ on humor magazine's front page: ‘We have eaten up the house’

Criticized for the government’s lack of financial support, Turkey’s three-week ‘full lockdown’ has hit the cover of Uykusuz humor magazine.

8-year-old child found dead in irrigation pond

8-year-old child found dead in irrigation pond

Amid reports that five children fell into irrigation canals and lost their lives in three provinces of Turkey in the last two days, the dead body of an 8-year-old child has been found in an irrigation pond in Kütahya province.

Medical chamber expresses concern over aircraft carrier dismantling in İzmir

Medical chamber expresses concern over aircraft carrier dismantling in İzmir

A Brazil-flagged ship allegedly containing 900 tons of asbestos is heading to İzmir coast for dismantling.

Turkey’s COVID-19 death toll tops 39 thousand

Turkey’s COVID-19 death toll tops 39 thousand

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 346 people died of coronavirus and over 43 thousand people tested positive with over 282 thousand tests conducted in a day. 3,549 COVID-19 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

'Don't touch my alcohol': Social media outrage as liquor shops to be closed during 17-day lockdown

'Don't touch my alcohol': Social media outrage as liquor shops to be closed during 17-day lockdown

While the interior minister has confirmed that liquor shops will be closed during the lockdown starting Thursday, he hasn't clarified whether supermarkets will be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages.

CİSST: Pandemic measures make the situation of imprisoned children even worse

CİSST: Pandemic measures make the situation of imprisoned children even worse

There are more than 1,500 children in Turkey's prisons and 1,066 of them were not released durign the pandemic despite not being convicted, notes the CİSST.

Villagers resist pro-government company's stone quarry project in Black Sea valley

Villagers resist pro-government company's stone quarry project in Black Sea valley

Despite lockdowns, locals confront the gendarmerie to prevent the project in Rize.

Pandemic in Turkey: Weekly case map updated

Pandemic 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 854 in Istanbul and 567 in the capital city of Ankara from April 17 to 23.

COVID-19: 71.6 percent of adult intensive care units are full in Turkey

COVID-19: 71.6 percent of adult intensive care units are full in Turkey

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 353 people died of coronavirus and over 37 thousand people tested positive with over 268 thousand tests conducted in a day. 3,563 COVID-19 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Turkey declares full lockdown until May 17

Turkey declares full lockdown until May 17

The lockdown measures will start from Thursday, President Erdoğan has announced.

Turkey is once again the biggest importer of plastic waste from Europe

Turkey is once again the biggest importer of plastic waste from Europe

Turkey’s plastic waste import increased by 13 percent in a year and 241 truckloads of plastic waste came to Turkey every day in 2020. The amount of plastic waste coming to Turkey from Europe has seen a 196-fold increase in the last 16 years.

Air pollution data for İzmir's industrialized areas not made public for five years

Air pollution data for İzmir's industrialized areas not made public for five years

An opposition MP has called on the ministry to fulfill its responsibilities and release the data for the relevant areas.

‘İstanbul has seen 1,117 extra deaths in a week’

‘İstanbul has seen 1,117 extra deaths in a week’

According to the data shared by the TTB, the number of extra deaths registered on a provincial basis is 214 in İzmir, 187 in Bursa, 131 in Kocaeli and 92 in Ankara.

COVID-19: 'Situation in Ankara’s intensive care units is alarming’

COVID-19: 'Situation in Ankara’s intensive care units is alarming’

According to a recent statement by the Ankara Medical Chamber, there are no vacancies left in the intensive care units of hospitals in the capital city and patients are kept waiting in emergency rooms for days.

Mısra Öz is out of intensive care

Mısra Öz is out of intensive care

Struggling for justice for her son Oğuz Arda Sel and 24 others who lost their lives in the Çorlu Train Massacre in 2018, Mısra Öz has been taken out of intensive care, where she was treated for COVID-19.

COVID-19: Number of critically ill patients still increasing

COVID-19: Number of critically ill patients still increasing

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 347 people died of coronavirus and over 38 thousand people tested positive with over 260 thousand tests conducted in a day. 3,590 COVID-19 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Turkey's daily coronavirus cases drop below 50,000 for the first time in over two weeks

Turkey's daily coronavirus cases drop below 50,000 for the first time in over two weeks

The number of cases in İstanbul, the hardest-hit city of the country, had dropped by 20 percent recently, according to the health minister.

İstanbul Municipality’s Science Board recommends full lockdown

İstanbul Municipality’s Science Board recommends full lockdown

The Scientific Advisory Board of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İMM) has stated that “after March 1, 2021, 3 thousand 424 additional deaths occurred in the city”, raising concerns that “71.4 percent of ICUs are full as of April 19.”

‘Turkey’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate will soon complete phase 2 trials’

‘Turkey’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate will soon complete phase 2 trials’

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 354 people died of coronavirus and over 54 thousand people tested positive in a day. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has also addressed the public following the Science Board meeting.

Covid infections among family doctors increase despite vaccination

Covid infections among family doctors increase despite vaccination

The association has released the result of its monthly survey among family doctors.

Kurdish-majority provinces have lowest Covid vaccination rates

Kurdish-majority provinces have lowest Covid vaccination rates

The number of vaccine doses administered er 100 people is significantly lower in predominantly Kurdish-populated provinces compared to other parts of the country.

Short time work allowance to be reintroduced in Turkey for 3 months

Short time work allowance to be reintroduced in Turkey for 3 months

President Erdoğan has announced that short time work allowance payments will be made in all sectors in April, May and June 2021. Introduced amid the pandemic, the payment was ended on March 31, 2021.

Turkey to resume flights from the UK, Denmark

Turkey to resume flights from the UK, Denmark

Bilal Ekşi, the CEO of Turkish Airlines, has announced that the passengers who receive negative PCR tests 72 hours prior to departure will be allowed to enter Turkey.

‘Vaccine is losing its effectiveness, health workers should be vaccinated again’

‘Vaccine is losing its effectiveness, health workers should be vaccinated again’

Turkish Medical Association’s Family Medicine Branch Chair Kırımlı says, “We know that Sinovac vaccine is less effective in the face of virus variants. While mutations are so widespread, it needs to be considered to vaccinate health workers again.”

22 April 2021 Ruken Tuncel

COVID-19: Ministry of Interior extends weekend curfew

COVID-19: Ministry of Interior extends weekend curfew

Issuing a circular, the Ministry of Interior has announced that this week’s weekend curfew will also be in effect on April 23 Children’s Day, an official holiday. The curfew will begin at 7 p.m. on April 22 and be in force until 5 a.m. on April 26.

Turkey reports 362 COVID-19 deaths, 61,967 cases in a day

Turkey reports 362 COVID-19 deaths, 61,967 cases in a day

According to official data, 362 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in a day. While the number of daily cases has been announced as 61,967, the number of critically ill patients is reportedly 3,398.

Alamos Gold demands 1 billion dollars in compensation from Turkey

Alamos Gold demands 1 billion dollars in compensation from Turkey

The company's license was not renewed after the felling of hundreds of thousands of trees on the Ida Mountains caused a public backlash.

‘No vaccines, no appointments, but perception management in Turkey’

‘No vaccines, no appointments, but perception management in Turkey’

Reminding the public about the Health Ministry’s announcement about the new phase of COVID-19 vaccination, the TTB has announced that the vaccination appointment system has been closed shortly after this announcement.

COVID-19: Daily number of deaths keeps increasing in Turkey

COVID-19: Daily number of deaths keeps increasing in Turkey

According to official data, 346 people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in a day. While the number of daily cases has been announced as 61,028, the number of critically ill patients is reportedly 3,375.