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Health minister says no need for concern over Eris variant

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Health minister says no need for concern over Eris variant

The new variant will be discussed by scientists but there is no need for the public to discuss it, according to Koca.

20 September 2023

Daily Covid cases in Turkey increase 40-fold, says health minister

Daily Covid cases in Turkey increase 40-fold, says health minister

The minister did not disclose the number of cases and deaths for the last week while noting that hospitalizations have not increased as much as the infectivity.

Turkey's Covid cases increase tenfold in a month

Turkey's Covid cases increase tenfold in a month

Since mid-June, the number of weekly new cases have more than doubled every week.

Turkey's Covid cases double in a week

Turkey's Covid cases double in a week

The Ministry reported over 56,000 cases for the last week, up from 26,635 in the previous week.

Turkish Medical Association calls for indoor mask mandate as Covid cases triple in two weeks

Turkish Medical Association calls for indoor mask mandate as Covid cases triple in two weeks

Turkey lifted the indoor mask mandate in late April. After the delayed announcement of the weekly table for June 20-26, Minister Koca said the number of daily cases had tripled.