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‘Dismissals Should be Banned Throughout Coronavirus Outbreak’

CONFEDERATION OF PROGRESSIVE TRADE UNIONS OF TURKEY

‘Dismissals Should be Banned Throughout Coronavirus Outbreak’

The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) has released a written statement and offered a series of measures to be taken during coronavirus outbreak so that workers suffer the least harm in this period.

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.

‘State and Prison Administrations Responsible for Protecting Prisoners from Covid-19’

‘State and Prison Administrations Responsible for Protecting Prisoners from Covid-19’

Listing 14 recommendations, nine rights organizations, unions and professional chambers have called on the state and prison administrations to take necessary precautions to protect the prisoners and prison personnel from coronavirus.

‘85% Know What Needs to be Done Against Covid-19, Only 55% Do it in Practice’

KONDA RESEARCH

‘85% Know What Needs to be Done Against Covid-19, Only 55% Do it in Practice’

A recent survey by KONDA Research and Consultancy has shown that 45 percent of the society think that the state has taken necessary precautions against coronavirus outbreak and informed the public sufficiently.

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

COVID-19

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.

Turkey Shuts Bars and Nightclubs, Suspends Flights from 9 Countries over Coronavirus

Turkey Shuts Bars and Nightclubs, Suspends Flights from 9 Countries over Coronavirus

While the Ministry of Interior has ordered the temporary closure of all bars and nightclubs in all 81 provinces in Turkey as of 10 a.m. today, flights from nine countries have been suspended as of this midnight.

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.

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.

13 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

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.

HDP Cancels Mass Gatherings for Newroz Due to Coronavirus

HDP Cancels Mass Gatherings for Newroz Due to Coronavirus

The HDP has decided to cancel Newroz celebrations over coronavirus concerns as Turkey confirmed its first Covid-19 case on March 11.

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.

Health Minister Koca on Coronavirus Outbreak: Risk is Serious

Health Minister Koca on Coronavirus Outbreak: Risk is Serious

Speaking about the coronavirus outbreak, which has been declared a pandemic by the WHO, Minister of Health Koca has warned the citizens to avoid international travel unless absolutely necessary and said, “The risk is serious.”

Social Media Under Scrutiny Over Covid-19

Social Media Under Scrutiny Over Covid-19

Legal proceedings have been started against 29 social media users who alleged that “the institutions do not take necessary and adequate precautions against Covid-19 and the epidemic is hidden from the public.”

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.

Drivers Stranded at Border Due to Coronavirus: We Have Run out of Food, Help us

TURKMENISTAN CLOSED THE BORDER WITH IRAN

Drivers Stranded at Border Due to Coronavirus: We Have Run out of Food, Help us

Stranded at Iran-Turkmenistan border as Turkmenistan closed its border with Iran over coronavirus, truck drivers complain that the authorities in Turkey do not help them.

9 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Turkish Medical Association: There are No Coronavirus Cases in Turkey

Turkish Medical Association: There are No Coronavirus Cases in Turkey

While the association's chair confirms that there are no coronavirus cases in Turkey, he says what is saddening is "the mistrust among the citizens against the Health Ministry."

6 March 2020 Ayşegül Özbek

Health Minister: Turkey Tested 1,363 People for Coronavirus, All were Negative

Health Minister: Turkey Tested 1,363 People for Coronavirus, All were Negative

Koca has said a passenger tested positive on a Turkish Airlines plane from London to Singapore.

Passenger Flights Between Turkey and Iran Suspended

Passenger Flights Between Turkey and Iran Suspended

In a statement released by the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority (SHGM), it has been announced that passenger flights between Turkey and Iran have been suspended until further notice amid rising concerns over coronavirus outbreak.

27 February 2020

Health Minister: Coronavirus Reached Our Doorstep

Health Minister: Coronavirus Reached Our Doorstep

Turkey has set up field hospitals near the border with Iran, which has become a new source for the virus, Minister Koca has informed.

26 February 2020

Plane from Iran Diverted to Ankara, Passengers Quarantined on Suspicion of Coronavirus

Plane from Iran Diverted to Ankara, Passengers Quarantined on Suspicion of Coronavirus

Seventeen of the 132 passengers on a Turkish Airlines are being treated as possible cases as they have higher-than-normal temperatures, according to authorities.

25 February 2020

Minister Koca: Turkey Shuts Border with Iran Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Minister Koca: Turkey Shuts Border with Iran Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has also announced that the road and rail transits from Iran to Turkey as well as all international arrival flights from Iran have been unilaterally halted over coronavirus outbreak.

24 February 2020

No Coronavirus Detected in 42 People Evacuated from China, Says Health Minister

No Coronavirus Detected in 42 People Evacuated from China, Says Health Minister

The 14-day quarantine of 42 people evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan has ended today. Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced that none of the people has been diagnosed with coronavirus.

14 February 2020

Turkey to Suspend Flights from China Until the End of February

CORONAVIRUS

Turkey to Suspend Flights from China Until the End of February

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced that all flights from China will be suspended until the end of February as of February 5.

4 February 2020