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COVID-19 in eastern Turkey: Patients sent home, health workers exhausted

COVID-19 in eastern Turkey: Patients sent home, health workers exhausted

The Chairs of Diyarbakır, Antep, Van, Mardin and Batman Medical Chambers have spoken to bianet: “Pandemic services and intensive cares are full. COVID-19 patients who need to be treated in hospitals are sent home.”

11 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Science Board member says Covid-19 surge after Eid worrying, expects further increase

Science Board member says Covid-19 surge after Eid worrying, expects further increase

"A much more important and effective method than restrictions is to understand the severity of the disease and to apply the measures in our daily life," Assoc Prof. Kayıpmaz has said.

Union: Covid-19 situation at hospitals 'chaotic' in Ankara

Union: Covid-19 situation at hospitals 'chaotic' in Ankara

There are currently about 3,500 Covid-19 patients in Turkey's capital, with 2,000 having tested positive and 1,500 diagnosed as "suspicious cases," the SES union has stated.

Infection rate increased, only patients with oral intake, respiratory difficulties to be hospitalized

Infection rate increased, only patients with oral intake, respiratory difficulties to be hospitalized

The Health Ministry has confirmed 1,182 new cases and 15 deaths of Covid-19.

346 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Diyarbakır

346 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Diyarbakır

According to the latest figures shared by the Diyarbakır Health Platform, 346 healthcare workers, including 128 nurses and midwives, have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the province as of August 6.

‘It is not a good idea to open schools when there are so many COVID-19 cases’

‘It is not a good idea to open schools when there are so many COVID-19 cases’

While Assoc. Prof. Cavit Işık Yavuz notes that reopening schools will lead to a further increase in COVID-19 cases, Prof. Serap Şimşek Yavuz underlines that “it is not a decision to be taken by ministries and Science Board on their own.”

10 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Covid-19 spike after Eid holiday continues in Turkey

Covid-19 spike after Eid holiday continues in Turkey

The Health Ministry has reported the highest new cases since July 2.

Primary healthcare workers not regularly tested for Covid-19, have PPE shortages

Primary healthcare workers not regularly tested for Covid-19, have PPE shortages

The association has announced the findings of a survey it conducted among 410 primary health care facilities across Turkey.

Interior Ministry: 83 locations in 32 provinces in Covid-19 quarantine

Interior Ministry: 83 locations in 32 provinces in Covid-19 quarantine

A total of 54,053 people live in quarantine zones, the ministry has announced.

Study: Mediterranean Basin to warm faster, face drought

Study: Mediterranean Basin to warm faster, face drought

An MIT study explains why the Mediterranean Basin will be arider with the rising temperatures, which is expected to cause increased rainfalls in other parts of the world.

Daily Covid-19 cases exceed recoveries for the third day in a row

Daily Covid-19 cases exceed recoveries for the third day in a row

The Health Ministry has recorded 1,153 cases and 14 deaths in a day.

Health Minister denies claims that hospitals hit full capacity due to Covid-19

Health Minister denies claims that hospitals hit full capacity due to Covid-19

Medical chambers in several provinces have recently claimed that the increasing number of cases caused bed shortages in hospitals.

Interior Ministry to conduct large-scale inspections following rise in coronavirus cases

Interior Ministry to conduct large-scale inspections following rise in coronavirus cases

The checks will include accommodation facilities, malls, marketplaces, restaurants, cafes, wedding halls, barber shops, recreational areas and public transportation.

Turkey reports highest new Covid-19 cases in a month

Turkey reports highest new Covid-19 cases in a month

Daily cases have exceeded 1,000 following the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday.

İstanbul forest fire leaves 1.6 hectares razed

İstanbul forest fire leaves 1.6 hectares razed

A person with mental health problems has been detained for causing the fire.

Turkey records spike in new Covid-19 cases after Eid holiday

Turkey records spike in new Covid-19 cases after Eid holiday

"The increase in the number of new patients is serious. The difference between two days is so significant for the first time recently," the Health Minister has warned.

Coronavirus intensive care units out of capacity in Turkey's capital, says medical chamber

Coronavirus intensive care units out of capacity in Turkey's capital, says medical chamber

Over the past two months, the country has seen a sharp increase in the need for intensive care for Covid-19 patients.

Twenty forest fires erupted in one day

Twenty forest fires erupted in one day

Fires broke out in various parts of Turkey yesterday.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Health Minister 'concerned' that virus spreading all around country

Covid-19 in Turkey: Health Minister 'concerned' that virus spreading all around country

The Health Ministry reported 19 deaths, 995 infections and 1,003 recoveries for the past 24 hours.

Turkish Medical Association says Covid-19 contact tracing, surveillance almost stopped

Turkish Medical Association says Covid-19 contact tracing, surveillance almost stopped

The association has stated that those who had contact with Covid-19 patients should be tested.

Wildfires continue in four Aegean provinces

Wildfires continue in four Aegean provinces

Fires have broken out in the Aydın, Manisa, İzmir and Muğla provinces in western Turkey.

Turkey's Health Minister expects rise in Covid-19 cases due to lack of measures during Eid

Turkey's Health Minister expects rise in Covid-19 cases due to lack of measures during Eid

The ministry has reported 987 cases, 978 recoveries and 18 deaths for the past 24 hours.

NASA: Lake Salda in Turkey is similar to Jezero Crater on Mars

NASA: Lake Salda in Turkey is similar to Jezero Crater on Mars

In a Twitter post, NASA has pointed out the similarities between Lake Salda in Turkey and the Jezero Crater on Mars: "It shares similar mineralogy and geology as the dry Martian lakebed."

How has pandemic affected family life in Turkey?

How has pandemic affected family life in Turkey?

A team of academics from Boğaziçi University have shared the results of their second study on the reflections of COVID-19 in family life in Turkey. 323 parents from 39 cities participated in an online survey between May 15 and June 1.

'Health Ministry is trying to portray the situation the way it wants'

'Health Ministry is trying to portray the situation the way it wants'

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Chair Prof. Adıyaman has made a statement about the Health Ministry’s decision to not announce the number of intubated and intensive care patients. “They feel the need to hide it,” Adıyaman has protested.

‘Turkey’s number of new COVID-19 cases is gradually increasing,’ says Health Minister

‘Turkey’s number of new COVID-19 cases is gradually increasing,’ says Health Minister

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,674 and the total number of cases to 229,891. 15 people have died of the virus and 967 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

Social media outcry: ‘Lice is burning’

Social media outcry: ‘Lice is burning’

While a fire is still razing the rural parts of Lice in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province, citizens are trying to make their voices heard on social media by sharing messages under the hashtag #LiceYanıyor, meaning "Lice is burning.”

‘Diyarbakır, Urfa, Mardin and Şırnak have become new centers of outbreak’

‘Diyarbakır, Urfa, Mardin and Şırnak have become new centers of outbreak’

In a joint statement, the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) and Democratic Regions Party (DBP) have warned the citizens in southeast Turkey against the recent surge in COVID-19 cases ahead of Eid al-Adha that will start in Turkey tomorrow.

Covid-19: Turkey stops announcing number of intensive care patients after sharp increase

Covid-19: Turkey stops announcing number of intensive care patients after sharp increase

The number of patients in intensive care has nearly doubled since the reopening steps in early June.

Syrian child worker drown after falling into swamp

Syrian child worker drown after falling into swamp

10-year-old Nucud was an agricultural worker.

'Over 300 COVID-19 cases are diagnosed in Diyarbakır a day’

'Over 300 COVID-19 cases are diagnosed in Diyarbakır a day’

Diyarbakır Health Platform has made a statement about the current situation in Turkey's southeastern province of Diyarbakır. According to the platform, three days ago, the number of COVID-19 fatalities only in a neighborhood in Silvan topped 10.

Report on Ida Mountains: 79 percent of the region is mining licensed

Report on Ida Mountains: 79 percent of the region is mining licensed

The TEMA Foundation has prepared a report on the mining activities in Ida Mountains and its surrounding area. The report has shown that 79 percent of the region is currently mining licensed while 41 percent of these licenses are active.