Ministry: People violating Covid-19 home quarantine will be forced to stay in dorms

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The Ministry of Interior has begun new measures to stem the spread of coronavirus, mandating quarantining at dormitories and hostels for patients who violate home-based self-isolation.

Covid-19 patients and those at risk for the disease who violate isolation conditions or who are not able to ensure proper conditions will be placed in dormitories and hostels designated by local governors, said a Ministry of Interior circular sent to all 81 of Turkey's provinces.

Personnel, security, and healthcare workers will be appointed to the dormitories and hostels by the governors, while no visitors will be accepted, according to the circular.

Cleaning services and other logistical needs of these facilities will be met by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

Turkey yesterday (September 10) reported 1,512 new cases of the novel coronavirus, and more than 1,200 recoveries. The country's overall infection count reached 286,455, according to Ministry of Health data. (RT/VK)