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COVID-19: Turkey imposes restrictions on weddings, ceremonies in all cities

COVID-19: Turkey imposes restrictions on weddings, ceremonies in all cities

Amid increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths, the Ministry of Interior has issued a new circular and imposed restrictions on weddings and other traditional celebrations in all 81 provinces of Turkey.

3 September 2020

Ankara Medical Chamber: 693 health workers infected with COVID-19

Ankara Medical Chamber: 693 health workers infected with COVID-19

In a recent statement by the Ankara Medical Chamber, it has been announced that the number of health workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 so far has increased to 693 in the capital city.

3 September 2020

Minister: Turkey on 'second peak' of Covid-19, Ankara becomes new outbreak center

Minister: Turkey on 'second peak' of Covid-19, Ankara becomes new outbreak center

The Ministry of Health has reported 1,596 new coronavirus cases and 45 days for the past 24 hours as the number of infected health workers nears 30,000.

2 September 2020

Mr. Minister, doctors are dying!

OPEN LETTER TO FAHRETTİN KOCA

Mr. Minister, doctors are dying!

Mr. Minister, you left all health workers aggrieved, alone, desperate... Mr. Minister, please say how many health workers are ill! Knowing this will enable us to see the problems in primary protection and prevent us from becoming ill and die anymore.

2 September 2020 İbrahim Akkurt

Health workers' union: Daily Covid-19 cases in Ankara exceed official figures for entire Turkey

Health workers' union: Daily Covid-19 cases in Ankara exceed official figures for entire Turkey

Due to the lack of precautionary measures, about 500 health workers in the capital have resigned, retired or taken unpaid leave, according to the SES.

1 September 2020

Coronavirus and prisons in the world and Turkey

Coronavirus and prisons in the world and Turkey

WHO recommends Covid-19 tests on convicts before their release to prevent the spread of the disease in the community. There is no information as to whether such simple measures are taken in Turkey.

1 September 2020 Mehmet Baltalı

Turkey reports highest daily coronavirus deaths since mid-May

Turkey reports highest daily coronavirus deaths since mid-May

With the increasing number of tests, new cases have topped 1,500 again.

Turkish Medical Association Chair: At least 20,000 health workers are infected with Covid-19

Turkish Medical Association Chair: At least 20,000 health workers are infected with Covid-19

"Outpatient clinics and intensive care [units] are full. The workload of physicians and health workers increases every day. There is an obvious burnout," says Prof. Adıyaman.

28 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

COVID-19 in Diyarbakır: ‘15 people died in a single hospital in one day’

DİYARBAKIR MEDICAL CHAMBER

COVID-19 in Diyarbakır: ‘15 people died in a single hospital in one day’

The Diyarbakır Medical Association has announced that 15 people died of COVID-19 in the Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital today and called on the Ministry of Health to take measures.

How has white goods giant Vestel's factory become an outbreak center in Manisa?

How has white goods giant Vestel's factory become an outbreak center in Manisa?

Production lines don't allow workers to maintain physical distance, workers who were in contact with the infected ones are not tested until they show symptoms and measures are inadequate, according to doctors.

27 August 2020 Tansu Pişkin

‘There are coronavirus cases in 46 schools in Turkey,’ warns union

‘There are coronavirus cases in 46 schools in Turkey,’ warns union

While schools have not yet reopened in Turkey as part of novel coronavirus measures, teachers have been summoned to schools for seminars. In a statement, the Education Union has announced the names of schools with COVID-positive personnel.

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still on the increase in Turkey

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still on the increase in Turkey

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,183 and the total number of cases to 262,507. 20 people have died of the virus and 1,313 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘State postal service in Tarsus has turned into a COVID-19 distribution center’

‘State postal service in Tarsus has turned into a COVID-19 distribution center’

CHP MP Antmen has raised concerns that while four officials of the Tarsus Postal Distribution Center have tested positive for COVID-19, the other personnel who were in contact with them are still made to work: “Does human life have no worth at all?”

‘Don’t reopen schools without taking necessary pandemic measures’

‘Don’t reopen schools without taking necessary pandemic measures’

In a Parliamentary question addressed to the Ministry of National Education, HDP MP Muazzez Orhan has asked whether health personnel will be appointed to schools before they are reopened amid COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 in Turkey: Mass gatherings, events restricted in 14 cities

COVID-19 in Turkey: Mass gatherings, events restricted in 14 cities

The Ministry of Interior has imposed restrictions on mass events and gatherings in 14 provinces as part of novel coronavirus measures. It has also suspended all types of food and beverage services, except for packaged water, in public institutions.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Number of intubated patients on the rise, disease much more fatal for men

SITUATION REPORT BY HEALTH MINISTRY

Covid-19 in Turkey: Number of intubated patients on the rise, disease much more fatal for men

The ministry's latest weekly report shows that 62 percent of the died coronavirus patients were men while the number of patients on ventilators have increased by 31 percent since the previous update.

‘How many health laborers have died of COVID-19 in Turkey so far?’

FROM HDP’S GÜLÜM TO KOCA

‘How many health laborers have died of COVID-19 in Turkey so far?’

In a Parliamentary question to Minister of Health Koca, HDP MP Gülüm has asked “whether the Ministry is planning to adopt policies that will improve the living and working conditions of health workers and to recognize COVID-19 as an occupational disease.”

Should schools reopen in Turkey amid COVID-19 outbreak?

Should schools reopen in Turkey amid COVID-19 outbreak?

A brief interview by second grader Liyan Demirel, the youngest reporter for bianet: What do parents think about sending their children to school amid a recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and fatalities in Turkey?

24 August 2020 Liyan Demirel

Ministry: Turkey sees 78 percent drop in international tourist arrivals

Ministry: Turkey sees 78 percent drop in international tourist arrivals

The country hosted 5.4 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of the year, with İstanbul being the top tourist draw during the coronavirus pandemic.

Confusing cold with Covid-19 to increase hospitals' workload in winter, professor warns

Confusing cold with Covid-19 to increase hospitals' workload in winter, professor warns

People with cough, fever and sore throat, which are seen too often in the summer, will be considered as possible Covid-19 cases in the winter, Assoc. Prof. Yasemin Çağ has said.

‘Health workers are exhausted, resignations have increased’

COVID-19 IN ANTEP & BATMAN

‘Health workers are exhausted, resignations have increased’

While Antep Medical Chamber Chair Ateş says that at least 10 physicians have resigned from each public hospital, Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) Batman Chair Topkan notes that 15 nurses have requested their retirement.

20 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Union: More than 400 health workers infected with Covid-19 in Diyarbakır

Union: More than 400 health workers infected with Covid-19 in Diyarbakır

Infections among health workers have increased after the cancellation of the flexible work hours system, the SES stated.

‘Virus has started spreading uncontrollably in Turkey,’ says Science Board member

‘Virus has started spreading uncontrollably in Turkey,’ says Science Board member

Prof. Azap, a member of the Health Ministry’s Science Board, has said, “Though the number of cases was not below 1,000, we still ended the period when the virus was spreading uncontrollably. Now, we see that it has started spreading uncontrollably.”

Citizens aged 65 and over restricted from going out in Ankara

Citizens aged 65 and over restricted from going out in Ankara

Amid increasing number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Turkey, the citizens aged 65 and over or suffering from chronic diseases are now restricted from attending a series of social activities in the capital city of Ankara.

‘Health Minister should get off Twitter and get down to field,’ says union

‘Health Minister should get off Twitter and get down to field,’ says union

Amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and fatalities in Turkey, General Health Union Chair Bacaksız has made the following call to Health Minister Koca: “We call on the Minister of Health to get off Twitter and make examinations in the field."

Quarantine decisions are underway in Turkey, so are escapes from quarantine

Quarantine decisions are underway in Turkey, so are escapes from quarantine

In the last two days, COVID-19 quarantine has been declared in different areas in four provinces of Turkey. Tested positive for the virus and quarantined at home in Ankara, one person has been caught in Abant Nature Park in Bolu province.

‘Turkey is losing control of the pandemic,’ warns Turkish Thoracic Society

‘Turkey is losing control of the pandemic,’ warns Turkish Thoracic Society

In a written statement, the society has underlined that there is a serious increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Turkey, as far as it is informed by its members, and noted that “Turkey is considered to be nearing its second peak in the first wave.”

Can Turkey’s health workers survive this winter?

Can Turkey’s health workers survive this winter?

This “army” lived through March, April, May, they now go through June, July, August, without finding time to breathe, and they will enter fall-winter in pandemic conditions. Health workers’ inability to survive this winter means a disaster for public health.

17 August 2020 Eriş Bilaloğlu

Turkish Medical Association: There are 10 times more Covid patients than what ministry says

Turkish Medical Association: There are 10 times more Covid patients than what ministry says

The Ministry only announces patients with a positive PCR test, the TTB notes.

‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’

AĞRI MEDICAL CHAMBER CHAIR

‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’

Dr. Kasım Çelik has spoken to bianet about the recent situation in Turkey’s eastern province of Ağrı: “The entire Ağrı acts like there was no virus. Very few people wear masks, malls and coffee houses are full, air conditioners are on...”

14 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Survey: People stockpile flour, eat more meals during pandemic

Survey: People stockpile flour, eat more meals during pandemic

The purchase of fresh products such as bread, milk and cheese has dropped, according to the survey.

Turkey's Covid-19 measures, fines 'not in accordance with laws'

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Turkey's Covid-19 measures, fines 'not in accordance with laws'

"All measures interfering with fundamental rights and freedoms must have a legal basis," the İHD has stated.