coronavirus outbreak

Page 6

Infection rate increased, only patients with oral intake, respiratory difficulties to be hospitalized

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

Infection rate increased, only patients with oral intake, respiratory difficulties to be hospitalized

The Health Ministry has confirmed 1,182 new cases and 15 deaths of Covid-19.

Covid-19 spike after Eid holiday continues in Turkey

Covid-19 spike after Eid holiday continues in Turkey

The Health Ministry has reported the highest new cases since July 2.

Primary healthcare workers not regularly tested for Covid-19, have PPE shortages

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SURVEY

Primary healthcare workers not regularly tested for Covid-19, have PPE shortages

The association has announced the findings of a survey it conducted among 410 primary health care facilities across Turkey.

Interior Ministry: 83 locations in 32 provinces in Covid-19 quarantine

Interior Ministry: 83 locations in 32 provinces in Covid-19 quarantine

A total of 54,053 people live in quarantine zones, the ministry has announced.

Daily Covid-19 cases exceed recoveries for the third day in a row

Daily Covid-19 cases exceed recoveries for the third day in a row

The Health Ministry has recorded 1,153 cases and 14 deaths in a day.

Diyarbakır MP Paylan says no empty beds left in intensive care services at city's hospitals

Diyarbakır MP Paylan says no empty beds left in intensive care services at city's hospitals

"While hundreds of new cases are found in Diyarbakır every day, how do you announce 1,000 cases across Turkey?" Paylan has asked the Minister of Health.

Health Minister denies claims that hospitals hit full capacity due to Covid-19

Health Minister denies claims that hospitals hit full capacity due to Covid-19

Medical chambers in several provinces have recently claimed that the increasing number of cases caused bed shortages in hospitals.

Study: Women do four times more unpaid work than men during pandemic

Study: Women do four times more unpaid work than men during pandemic

A study supported by the UNDP shows that men's contribution to household work has increased during the coronavirus pandemic.

Interior Ministry to conduct large-scale inspections following rise in coronavirus cases

Interior Ministry to conduct large-scale inspections following rise in coronavirus cases

The checks will include accommodation facilities, malls, marketplaces, restaurants, cafes, wedding halls, barber shops, recreational areas and public transportation.

Turkey reports highest new Covid-19 cases in a month

Turkey reports highest new Covid-19 cases in a month

Daily cases have exceeded 1,000 following the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday.

Women have had more job losses, higher increase in domestic work during pandemic

PUBLICATION BY UN WOMEN TURKEY

Women have had more job losses, higher increase in domestic work during pandemic

Women in Turkey have had more negative emotional impacts and more women have started to work from home during the pandemic, according to a UN Women study.

Germany lifts travel warning for four cities of Turkey

Germany lifts travel warning for four cities of Turkey

Several popular holiday destinations in Turkey are now exempted from Germany's travel warning list.

Turkey records spike in new Covid-19 cases after Eid holiday

Turkey records spike in new Covid-19 cases after Eid holiday

"The increase in the number of new patients is serious. The difference between two days is so significant for the first time recently," the Health Minister has warned.

Coronavirus intensive care units out of capacity in Turkey's capital, says medical chamber

Coronavirus intensive care units out of capacity in Turkey's capital, says medical chamber

Over the past two months, the country has seen a sharp increase in the need for intensive care for Covid-19 patients.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Health Minister 'concerned' that virus spreading all around country

Covid-19 in Turkey: Health Minister 'concerned' that virus spreading all around country

The Health Ministry reported 19 deaths, 995 infections and 1,003 recoveries for the past 24 hours.

Turkish Medical Association says Covid-19 contact tracing, surveillance almost stopped

Turkish Medical Association says Covid-19 contact tracing, surveillance almost stopped

The association has stated that those who had contact with Covid-19 patients should be tested.

Turkey's Health Minister expects rise in Covid-19 cases due to lack of measures during Eid

Turkey's Health Minister expects rise in Covid-19 cases due to lack of measures during Eid

The ministry has reported 987 cases, 978 recoveries and 18 deaths for the past 24 hours.

Canned fish company 'takes workers hostage' after Covid-19 outbreak

Canned fish company 'takes workers hostage' after Covid-19 outbreak

After more than 40 workers tested positive for coronavirus, the Dardanel company has decided to keep workers in the factory and make infected personnel work for 14 days. A union chair has said, "Dardanel has taken the workers as hostages."

30 July 2020 Sakine Orman

Covid-19: Turkey stops announcing number of intensive care patients after sharp increase

Covid-19: Turkey stops announcing number of intensive care patients after sharp increase

The number of patients in intensive care has nearly doubled since the reopening steps in early June.

Turkey reports lowest new Covid-19 fatalities in a month

Turkey reports lowest new Covid-19 fatalities in a month

The country's death toll has risen to 5,645 with 227,982 cases.

Covid-19: Need for intensive care continues to increase in Turkey

Covid-19: Need for intensive care continues to increase in Turkey

The country's death toll climbed to 5,630 with 17 deaths over the pas 24 hours.

Covid-19 patient dies after not being able to find an available intensive care bed in five cities

Covid-19 patient dies after not being able to find an available intensive care bed in five cities

The number of coronavirus patients in intensive care in Turkey has nearly doubled since early June while the southeast has seen the highest increase in new cases.

Cafes, restaurants allowed to go back to normal working hours

Cafes, restaurants allowed to go back to normal working hours

Working hour restrictions have been lifted as part of the coronavirus reopening.

WHO: Turkey has eight candidate vaccines for Covid-19

WHO: Turkey has eight candidate vaccines for Covid-19

The Turkish Medical Association has criticized the Ministry of Health over its silence on vaccine studies in the country.

Survey: Half of people continue to stay at home, 80 percent say Turkey reopened 'too fast'

Survey: Half of people continue to stay at home, 80 percent say Turkey reopened 'too fast'

Only six percent of the participants said they have "returned to normal" while 80 percent continue applying all precautionary measures for coronavirus.

Health Minister Koca: 53.74 percent of COVID-19 cases are in İstanbul

Health Minister Koca: 53.74 percent of COVID-19 cases are in İstanbul

Health Minister Koca has announced that there is a marked increase in the number of daily coronavirus cases in Ankara, Antep, Bursa, Konya and Diyarbakır provinces over the past two weeks.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Minister says surge caused by easing of measures as daily cases near 1,500

Covid-19 in Turkey: Minister says surge caused by easing of measures as daily cases near 1,500

New cases surpassed daily recoveries again as the country's tally reached 5,025 deaths and 191,657 cases.

Turkey to open Covid-19 test centers in airports

Turkey to open Covid-19 test centers in airports

After resuming domestic and international flights, the country is set to open test centers in airports.

CHP MP: Hygiene supplies are not adequate and free in prisons

CHP MP: Hygiene supplies are not adequate and free in prisons

A main opposition MP has submitted a parliamentary question to the Minister of Justice regarding the prison conditions during the pandemic.

Turkey reports 1,304 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths in a day

Turkey reports 1,304 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths in a day

Daily recoveries have exceeded new infections for the first time in five days, according to the Health Ministry figures.

Turkey's Covid-19 cases top 180,000 amid new surge

Turkey's Covid-19 cases top 180,000 amid new surge

After an increase in daily cases for five days in a row, the Health Ministry has reported 1,459 new infections for the past 24 hours, slightly lower than yesterday's update.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Daily cases increase for the fifth day in a row

Covid-19 in Turkey: Daily cases increase for the fifth day in a row

The Health Ministry has reported 1,592 cases for the past 24 hours as the increase in new cases continues after the reopening in early June.