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Turkey Halts Flights with 46 More Countries, Takes Additional Measures Against Pandemic

Turkey Halts Flights with 46 More Countries, Takes Additional Measures Against Pandemic

Turkey has now suspended flights to and from 68 countries and tightened measures regarding hotels and restaurants.

As Older People Reluctant to Stay Home During Pandemic, Authorities Remove Park Benches

As Older People Reluctant to Stay Home During Pandemic, Authorities Remove Park Benches

After İstanbul mayor complained that more than 100 thousand older people use public transport daily, a district municipality has removed park benches to discourage the elderly from going out during the pandemic.

Covid-19: Death Toll Rises to 9, Number of Cases Reaches 670 in Turkey

Covid-19: Death Toll Rises to 9, Number of Cases Reaches 670 in Turkey

Health Minister Koca has announced that five more people have died of Covid-19 and 311 new cases have been diagnosed in the last 24 hours. With this latest announcement, the death toll has increased to nine and the number of cases to 670.

İstanbul Reduces Public Transport Services, Releases Informative Video in Five Languages

İstanbul Reduces Public Transport Services, Releases Informative Video in Five Languages

Suspending 24/7 services, the municipality has prepared infographics and animated movies on the coronavirus pandemic in five languages.

Medical Experts Call on Health Ministry to be 'More Transparent' on Covid-19 Pandemic

Medical Experts Call on Health Ministry to be 'More Transparent' on Covid-19 Pandemic

The ministry should be more transparent and eliminate risks faced by healthcare workers, according to a statement by medical experts.

‘The Only Solution is to Test and Isolate’

COVID-19 RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE OPPOSITION

‘The Only Solution is to Test and Isolate’

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca is trying to do his best in the face of coronavirus pandemic, but the state has failed to exert willpower against the outbreak, say the main opposition CHP, HDP and İYİ Party MPs.

20 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Reports: Turkey Poised to Release Thousands of Prisoners over Covid-19 Outbreak

Reports: Turkey Poised to Release Thousands of Prisoners over Covid-19 Outbreak

Lawyers and rights defenders have been calling on the government to reduce the number of inmates since the beginning of the outbreak, noting the overcrowding in prisons.

‘Arrest is a Public Health Problem, Release Journalists Before It is Too Late’

‘Arrest is a Public Health Problem, Release Journalists Before It is Too Late’

In a video entitled “Injustice in the Time of Corona”, “Haberin Var Mı” (Have You Heard) Initiative has underlined that arrested journalists are vulnerable to coronavirus in prisons and made a call for their release before it is too late.

'Please Help Us Return': Students Stranded in Ireland After Flights Canceled due to Pandemic

'Please Help Us Return': Students Stranded in Ireland After Flights Canceled due to Pandemic

Students who went to Ireland for language education are now staying in difficult conditions in the country, waiting for help.

20 March 2020 Filiz Yalçıntaş

Detained for Reporting on Coronavirus, 2 Local Journalists Released

Detained for Reporting on Coronavirus, 2 Local Journalists Released

Mustafa Ahmet Oktay and Eren Sarıkaya, two local journalists from Bartın, were taken into custody over a new report on coronavirus. They have been released after their deposition, former CHP MP and journalist Yarkadaş has announced.

Just as Little Economy as We Can Stay Alive

PENNED BY PROF. DR. AYŞE GÜL YILGÖR

Just as Little Economy as We Can Stay Alive

In the upcoming days, we need to urgently discuss how we can bring “solidarity economies” into the present and how individuals, civilian initiatives and municipalities can form a joint structure within this context.

20 March 2020 Ayşe Gül Yılgör

9,800 People Quarantined in Turkey, Says Interior Minister Soylu

COVID-19

9,800 People Quarantined in Turkey, Says Interior Minister Soylu

While Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has announced that 9,800 people are currently in Covid-19 quarantine in Turkey, 64 people have been detained over their social media messages about the virus so far, according to Interior Ministry.

Turkey Applauds Health Workers Fighting Coronavirus

Turkey Applauds Health Workers Fighting Coronavirus

Upon calls under the hashtag #SağlıkEmekçileriİçin1Dakika (1 Minute for Health Laborers), citizens from across the country applauded health workers for a minute at 9 p.m. for their help and struggle against coronavirus.

Turkey Reports Fourth Coronavirus Death, 168 New Cases

Turkey Reports Fourth Coronavirus Death, 168 New Cases

The number of cases has increased to 359, the Health Minister has announced.

Coronavirus: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 3 as Ex-General Confirmed to Have Died of Covid-19

Coronavirus: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 3 as Ex-General Confirmed to Have Died of Covid-19

The Health Minister has confirmed that an ex-general who died on Monday had Covid-19.

TV Workers Call for Cancellation of All Productions over Coronavirus

TV Workers Call for Cancellation of All Productions over Coronavirus

As several TV series continue despite the outbreak, crew members have launched a campaign on social media.

Turkey Conducted 10 Thousand Covid-19 Tests So Far, Aims to Increase Capacity

Turkey Conducted 10 Thousand Covid-19 Tests So Far, Aims to Increase Capacity

The Health Minister has briefed the parliament on the latest developments regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

‘More Comprehensive Economic Measures Should Have Been Introduced'

DR. MURAT KUBİLAY

‘More Comprehensive Economic Measures Should Have Been Introduced'

Economist Kubilay has spoken to bianet about the economic measures announced by President Erdoğan: “It was the public institutions that should have shouldered the responsibility. Companies were taken into consideration, not citizens.”

19 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘If Health Workers Get Sick, Public Cannot Recover’

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION CHAIR ADIYAMAN

‘If Health Workers Get Sick, Public Cannot Recover’

After Internist Prof. Cemil Taşçıoğlu and Pulmonologist Prof. Bülent Tutluoğlu have tested positive for Covid-19, we have consulted with Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Chair Prof. Dr. Sinan Adıyaman about the conditions of health workers.

19 March 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Colleagues Announce Support for Doctor Made to Apologize After Remarks on Coronavirus

Colleagues Announce Support for Doctor Made to Apologize After Remarks on Coronavirus

Ankara University opened an inquiry into a meeting where Dr. Çınar said there were thousands of Covid-19 cases in Turkey.

Bar Associations Call for Release of Prisoners due to Coronavirus Outbreak

Bar Associations Call for Release of Prisoners due to Coronavirus Outbreak

Prisoners can be put under house arrest to reduce the prison population, 33 bar associations have said in a joint statement.

Physician Made to Apologize After Saying ‘Covid-19 Cases Exceed Thousands’

Physician Made to Apologize After Saying ‘Covid-19 Cases Exceed Thousands’

In a video shared on social media yesterday, a physician was seen to be saying, “Number of cases has exceeded thousands, the Umrah has destroyed everything.” Ankara University has made Attending Physician Çınar make a statement and apologize.

Coronavirus Measures by Turkish Post Office: 'Open the Windows'

Coronavirus Measures by Turkish Post Office: 'Open the Windows'

A circular letter by the directorate says offices should be ventilated while a union representative says the employees are not provided with disinfectants and not allowed to take a leave of absence.

19 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

One Person Detained Over Coronavirus Post

One Person Detained Over Coronavirus Post

37-year-old L.S. has been taken into custody in Adana province on the ground of an “unfounded social media post about coronavirus outbreak.”

President Erdoğan Unveils Economic Measures Against Coronavirus Outbreak

President Erdoğan Unveils Economic Measures Against Coronavirus Outbreak

Addressing the public following the “Coordination Meeting on Struggle Against Coronavirus”, President Erdoğan has announced a series of economic measures which he has called “economic stability shield against coronavirus.”

Beyoğlu in the Days of Corona: Shopkeepers are Worried, Cats are Lonely

IMPRESSIONS FROM İSTANBUL BY EVRİM KEPENEK

Beyoğlu in the Days of Corona: Shopkeepers are Worried, Cats are Lonely

People at shopping malls, in bookstores, in shops of Beyoğlu… It is far less crowded than usual. There are few people on the streets, most of them with masks. Trying to keep my social distance, I ask, “How has coronavirus affected your lives?”

19 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Turkey Reports Second Death from Coronavirus, Confirms 93 New Cases

Turkey Reports Second Death from Coronavirus, Confirms 93 New Cases

A 61-year-old man has lost his life as the total number of cases has increased to 191.

Healthcare Workers Clean Ambulances with Laundry Bleach, Reuse Disposable Equipment

Healthcare Workers Clean Ambulances with Laundry Bleach, Reuse Disposable Equipment

An emergency service worker, a doctor and a union chair have told bianet about under what conditions they work amid the coronavirus pandemic.

18 March 2020 Tansu Pişkin

‘We are Vulnerable to Other Diseases in Quarantine’

‘We are Vulnerable to Other Diseases in Quarantine’

Ketrin Köprü is one of the 1,957 people who have recently returned to Turkey from Europe. Placed in a 14-day quarantine, she says, “Here is no such thing as hygiene. It is extremely dirty. There are no disinfectants or eau de cologne in rooms.”

18 March 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Coronavirus Survey: 60 Percent Trust TVs, 44 Percent Not Worried About Pandemic

Coronavirus Survey: 60 Percent Trust TVs, 44 Percent Not Worried About Pandemic

Television channels and the Health Minister are the most common and trusted sources of information about the pandemic in Turkey, says the survey.

President Erdoğan on Coronavirus Pandemic: We Need to Manage This Process Well

President Erdoğan on Coronavirus Pandemic: We Need to Manage This Process Well

Addressing the reporters ahead of “Coordination Meeting on Struggle Against Coronavirus”, President Erdoğan has underlined that the process needs to be managed well: “If we can manage it well for one or two weeks, we will have a good picture.”

Media Coverage of Coronavirus Pandemic 'Unscientific, Sensational, Negligent,' Say Experts

Media Coverage of Coronavirus Pandemic 'Unscientific, Sensational, Negligent,' Say Experts

From "experts" saying the pandemic is caused by "adultery" to professors advising eating pickled vegetables against the disease, TVs are full of "cliches, prejudices and made-up news," according to communication professors.

18 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek