LIFE - Bianet

LIFE

Page 66

Covid-19 update: Turkey reports 47 deaths, 1,572 cases as epidemic reaches mid-May levels

Covid-19 update: Turkey reports 47 deaths, 1,572 cases as epidemic reaches mid-May levels

The country's official death toll has climbed to 6,417 with cases exceeding 270,000.

2 September 2020

Health workers' union: Daily Covid-19 cases in Ankara exceed official figures for entire Turkey

Health workers' union: Daily Covid-19 cases in Ankara exceed official figures for entire Turkey

Due to the lack of precautionary measures, about 500 health workers in the capital have resigned, retired or taken unpaid leave, according to the SES.

1 September 2020

Alive

Alive

I have been drawing since I was only two or three years old. I also like to colour my drawings. So, I am sending you my very first poem so you can publish. Maybe other children and grandparents will also be inspired.

1 September 2020 Zeki Leon A.K.

Coronavirus and prisons in the world and Turkey

Coronavirus and prisons in the world and Turkey

WHO recommends Covid-19 tests on convicts before their release to prevent the spread of the disease in the community. There is no information as to whether such simple measures are taken in Turkey.

1 September 2020 Mehmet Baltalı

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily death toll, number of seriously ill patients keep increasing

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily death toll, number of seriously ill patients keep increasing

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,370 and the total number of cases to 270,133. 44 people have died of the virus and 1,587 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

1 September 2020

Doctors in Antalya stage protest after five health workers died of Covid-19 in a week

Doctors in Antalya stage protest after five health workers died of Covid-19 in a week

Criticizing the reopening process, members of the Antalya Medical Chamber have laid black masks in front of the provincial health directorate.

‘Students cannot access distance education due to power cuts in Mardin’

‘Students cannot access distance education due to power cuts in Mardin’

In a Parliamentary question, HDP MP Dündar says, “The statement regarding an imminent return to face-to-face education has caused concerns among thousands of parents, students, teachers in Mardin, where the number of cases is extremely high.”

Covid-19 measures: Short-time work allowance extended, indoor gatherings restricted in İstanbul

Covid-19 measures: Short-time work allowance extended, indoor gatherings restricted in İstanbul

Some events and gatherings including engagement ceremonies, and similar activities will not be allowed in any indoor areas.

Forest fire breaks out in Ankara

Forest fire breaks out in Ankara

Firefighters have yet to control the fire in the capital.

64.2 percent of İstanbulites do not support canal project, shows survey

64.2 percent of İstanbulites do not support canal project, shows survey

According to a recent survey conducted by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, only 34.1 percent of İstanbulites support the Canal İstanbul project, a planned artificial waterway between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.

Death toll rises to 10 in Giresun flood

Death toll rises to 10 in Giresun flood

The deceased body of one more person has been found in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Giresun. The search and rescue efforts are still ongoing for five people who got missing in the flood last week.

COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily death toll since May 17

COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily death toll since May 17

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,326 and the total number of cases to 268,546. 42 people have died of the virus and 1,482 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

Turkey reports highest daily coronavirus deaths since mid-May

Turkey reports highest daily coronavirus deaths since mid-May

With the increasing number of tests, new cases have topped 1,500 again.

Turkish Medical Association Chair: At least 20,000 health workers are infected with Covid-19

Turkish Medical Association Chair: At least 20,000 health workers are infected with Covid-19

"Outpatient clinics and intensive care [units] are full. The workload of physicians and health workers increases every day. There is an obvious burnout," says Prof. Adıyaman.

28 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

COVID-19 in Diyarbakır: ‘15 people died in a single hospital in one day’

COVID-19 in Diyarbakır: ‘15 people died in a single hospital in one day’

The Diyarbakır Medical Association has announced that 15 people died of COVID-19 in the Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital today and called on the Ministry of Health to take measures.

Little hosts of Diyarbakır’s Hevsel Gardens: Long-eared hedgehogs

Little hosts of Diyarbakır’s Hevsel Gardens: Long-eared hedgehogs

Having captured the photographs of several animals in Hevsel Gardens before, photograph artist Mehmet Masum Süer has now photographed long-eared hedgehogs.

Turkey becomes one of the new destinations for illegal plastic waste trade

Turkey becomes one of the new destinations for illegal plastic waste trade

Rerouting of the waste has become a prominent trade after China's ban on plastic waste imports and Turkey is one of the countries that European and North American countries diverted their plastic waste exports to says the INTERPOL report.

Turkish Medical Association requests a meeting with Health Minister

Turkish Medical Association requests a meeting with Health Minister

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Central Council Chair Prof. Adıyaman has addressed an open letter to Health Minister Koca and expressed TTB’s demand to meet him in person to discuss the steps to be taken to prevent COVID-19 cases and fatalities.

Turkey confirms 1,491 new coronavirus infections as active cases continue to increase

Turkey confirms 1,491 new coronavirus infections as active cases continue to increase

The country has reported the highest number of daily fatalities since June 23.

Greenpeace: Natural gas discovered in Black Sea may deepen environmental problems

Greenpeace: Natural gas discovered in Black Sea may deepen environmental problems

Using natural gas instead of renewable energy might deepen a series of problems, including drought, heatwaves and inefficiency in agriculture, according to Onur Akgül from Greenpeace Mediterranean.

27 August 2020 Tansu Pişkin

‘There are coronavirus cases in 46 schools in Turkey,’ warns union

‘There are coronavirus cases in 46 schools in Turkey,’ warns union

While schools have not yet reopened in Turkey as part of novel coronavirus measures, teachers have been summoned to schools for seminars. In a statement, the Education Union has announced the names of schools with COVID-positive personnel.

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still on the increase in Turkey

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still on the increase in Turkey

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,183 and the total number of cases to 262,507. 20 people have died of the virus and 1,313 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

Giresun flood: 172 stranded people rescued

Giresun flood: 172 stranded people rescued

There is a "great mobilization" to help people recover from the disaster, Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has said.

‘Don’t reopen schools without taking necessary pandemic measures’

‘Don’t reopen schools without taking necessary pandemic measures’

In a Parliamentary question addressed to the Ministry of National Education, HDP MP Muazzez Orhan has asked whether health personnel will be appointed to schools before they are reopened amid COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 in Turkey: Mass gatherings, events restricted in 14 cities

COVID-19 in Turkey: Mass gatherings, events restricted in 14 cities

The Ministry of Interior has imposed restrictions on mass events and gatherings in 14 provinces as part of novel coronavirus measures. It has also suspended all types of food and beverage services, except for packaged water, in public institutions.

Adana forest fire under control, 3 people detained

Adana forest fire under control, 3 people detained

The forest fire that started in Turkey’s southern province of Adana on August 23 could be taken under control yesterday. Three people have been detained in relation with the fire.

Turkey reports highest daily Covid-19 cases in more than two months

Turkey reports highest daily Covid-19 cases in more than two months

The number of active cases and "seriously ill patients" continues to increase as well.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Number of intubated patients on the rise, disease much more fatal for men

Covid-19 in Turkey: Number of intubated patients on the rise, disease much more fatal for men

The ministry's latest weekly report shows that 62 percent of the died coronavirus patients were men while the number of patients on ventilators have increased by 31 percent since the previous update.

COVID-19: Turkey reports almost twice as many new cases as recoveries

COVID-19: Turkey reports almost twice as many new cases as recoveries

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,139 and the total number of cases to 259,692. 18 people have died of the virus and 1,443 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

Giresun floods: 'Soil cannot absorb rainwater because of dense housing'

Giresun floods: 'Soil cannot absorb rainwater because of dense housing'

Floods have increased in the Black Sea Region in recent years.

Should schools reopen in Turkey amid COVID-19 outbreak?

Should schools reopen in Turkey amid COVID-19 outbreak?

A brief interview by second grader Liyan Demirel, the youngest reporter for bianet: What do parents think about sending their children to school amid a recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and fatalities in Turkey?

24 August 2020 Liyan Demirel

Ministry: Turkey sees 78 percent drop in international tourist arrivals

Ministry: Turkey sees 78 percent drop in international tourist arrivals

The country hosted 5.4 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of the year, with İstanbul being the top tourist draw during the coronavirus pandemic.