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Over 3,000 Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

Over 3,000 Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined in İstanbul, Kocaeli

The citizens who will return to Turkey from Germany, Spain, France, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands will be quarantined in students’ dormitories in İstanbul and Kocaeli for a period of 14 days.

New Measures Against Covid-19 in Turkey

New Measures Against Covid-19 in Turkey

While the Ministry of Interior has announced that all bars, restaurants, cafes, wedding venues, movie theaters and indoors chlidren’s play areas have been temporarily closed, flights from six other countries have also been suspended over coronavirus.

İstanbul Governor’s Office: Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined

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İstanbul Governor’s Office: Passengers from Europe to be Quarantined

In a statement released by the Governor’s Office of İstanbul, it has been announced that the citizens who come to İstanbul from nine European countries will be quarantined in three students’ dormitories for a period of 14 days.

Economic Support, Measures to be Introduced Against Coronavirus

Economic Support, Measures to be Introduced Against Coronavirus

Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak has shared a message on his Twitter account regarding the economic measures to be taken in Turkey against coronavirus.

Turkey Confirms 18th Coronavirus Case

Turkey Confirms 18th Coronavirus Case

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced the number of new Covid-19 cases in Turkey as 12. The total number of coronavirus cases has increased to 18 in the country.

Health Minister Koca: One More Person Tested Positive for Covid-19 in Turkey

Health Minister Koca: One More Person Tested Positive for Covid-19 in Turkey

Turkey has confirmed its sixth case of Covid-19, the new strain of coronavirus. “Unfortunately, the coronavirus test of a citizen who returned from Umrah in the last week turned out to be positive," Minister Koca has announced.

‘Distribute Disinfection and Hygiene Products to the Poor Free of Charge’

FROM HDP TO GOVERNMENT

‘Distribute Disinfection and Hygiene Products to the Poor Free of Charge’

Addressing the reporters, HDP Spokesperson Günay has called on the government to distribute disinfection and hygiene products to the poor free of charge over coronavirus concerns: “It is - by definition - what being a social state is all about.”

Covid-19: Companies Deduct Quarantine Period From Employees’ Annual Leave

Covid-19: Companies Deduct Quarantine Period From Employees’ Annual Leave

Some social media users have complained that they are forced to use their annual leave due to coronavirus outbreak. “Using the forced leave to lower the company’s costs is not compatible with human rights,” says Prof. Turgut Tarhanlı.

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Turkey Confirms 2nd Coronavirus Case

Turkey Confirms 2nd Coronavirus Case

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced that a second person has been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Turkey. “He is from the immediate circle of our first patient”, Minister has said on Twitter.

Schools, Universities to be Temporarily Closed over Coronavirus Concerns

Schools, Universities to be Temporarily Closed over Coronavirus Concerns

Addressing the reporters following the “Coronavirus meeting” chaired by President Erdoğan, Presidential Spokesperson Kalın has announced that primary, secondary and high schools and universities will be temporarily closed.

Coronavirus Mortality Rates

Coronavirus Mortality Rates

Turkey confirmed its first coronavirus case on March 11. What is the mortality rate of coronavirus around the world? How many people have been infected and how many of them have recovered from the virus so far? We have compiled for you…

Erdoğan on First Covid-19 Case in Turkey: No Virus is Stronger Than Our Measures

Erdoğan on First Covid-19 Case in Turkey: No Virus is Stronger Than Our Measures

Speaking at the weekly group meeting of his party, President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has indicated that the first coronavirus case in Turkey was detected in a person who has come to the country from Europe.

Health Minister Koca: One Person Diagnosed with Covid-19 in Turkey

Health Minister Koca: One Person Diagnosed with Covid-19 in Turkey

Confirming the first case of the novel coronavirus, Minister of Health Koca has announced that “a male citizen has tested positive and been isolated,” without sharing any further information about his age, identity or province.