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‘In August, 80 percent of cases will be caused by Delta variant’
SCIENCE BOARD MEMBER
‘In August, 80 percent of cases will be caused by Delta variant’
Prof. Gülay Korukluoğlu, a member of the Health Ministry’s Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board, has warned that 80 percent of the coronavirus cases will be caused by the Delta variant in August.
9 July 2021
‘Cancer screenings decrease by 90 percent in Turkey during the pandemic’
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
‘Cancer screenings decrease by 90 percent in Turkey during the pandemic’
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has stated, “During the pandemic, several healthcare services such as the chronic patient follow-ups, cancer screenings and rehabilitation services have been postponed.”
8 July 2021
Education in Turkey in times of corona: A brief overview
SCHOOLS TO REOPEN ON SEPTEMBER 6
Education in Turkey in times of corona: A brief overview
Turkey’s Minister of Education Selçuk has announced that the Ministry is planning to reopen the schools in September. Here is a timeline of the education in Turkey during the pandemic and an overview of the hardships faced by students in this process...
7 July 2021
Delta Plus variant found in three cities of Turkey, says minister
Delta Plus variant found in three cities of Turkey, says minister
Some 284 cases of Delta variant have been identified across 30 provinces while the new Delta Plus is also found in the country now, according to the health minister.
6 July 2021
Ministry: Turkey has administered over 50 million vaccine doses
Ministry: Turkey has administered over 50 million vaccine doses
Some 943,039 people were given vaccine jabs in the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry.
2 July 2021
Turkey starts reopening, music ban after midnight comes into effect
Turkey starts reopening, music ban after midnight comes into effect
As part of the third stage of the reopening schedule, an outdoor music ban after midnight has taken effect and the ban on shisha service in cafes will continue while most of the measures have been lifted.
1 July 2021
COVID-19: Turkey closes borders to 6 countries
INTERIOR MINISTRY CIRCULAR
COVID-19: Turkey closes borders to 6 countries
With an Interior Ministry circular sent to the governor’s offices of all 81 provinces, the flights from Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka will be suspended until further notice starting from July 1.
29 June 2021
Court cancels administrative fine: ‘Curfew is not lawful’
Court cancels administrative fine: ‘Curfew is not lawful’
Two judgeships have accepted the appeals against the fines imposed on two discharged teachers protesting to get their jobs back. Cancelling the fines, they have concluded that abiding by the COVID-19 curfew is not an obligation openly regulated by law.
28 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez
‘Pandemic is not over, cutting off support for workers would be devastating’
GARO PAYLAN
‘Pandemic is not over, cutting off support for workers would be devastating’
Introduced to curb the effects of the pandemic, short-time working allowance, unpaid leave support and lay off ban will end on June 30. HDP's Paylan asks, “When will the Unemployment Fund filled by workers be mobilized for them, if not now?”
25 June 2021 Hikmet Adal
TTB warns against Delta variant: 'It might have serious consequences'
TTB warns against Delta variant: 'It might have serious consequences'
Turkish Medical Association warns the public and Health Ministry about the Delta variant of COVID-19, which has become dominant across the world. The TTB notes that the perception of “outbreak is over” might have serious consequences.
25 June 2021
‘We have lost at least as many more citizens due to indirect causes’
HEALTH MINISTER KOCA
‘We have lost at least as many more citizens due to indirect causes’
Health Minister Koca has said that 50 thousand people have died of COVID-19 in Turkey according to WHO criteria, adding, “We have lost at least as many more citizens due to indirect causes.” 134 delta cases have been reportedly diagnosed in 16 cities.
24 June 2021
‘Health workers’ deaths could have been prevented by additional measures’
TTB REPORT ON COVID-19 DEATHS
‘Health workers’ deaths could have been prevented by additional measures’
The Turkish Medical Association has released its report titled “What the Deaths of Healthcare Workers in Turkey Tell”. The average age of the 403 healthcare workers who died of COVID-19 is 55.3, according to the report.
22 June 2021
Government faces backlash after lifting all Covid measures but music ban at night
Government faces backlash after lifting all Covid measures but music ban at night
"Excuse me but nobody has the right to disturb anyone at night," Erdoğan said as to why the music ban will be imposed.
22 June 2021
Turkey to lift countrywide coronavirus curfew
Turkey to lift countrywide coronavirus curfew
President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has addressed the public after the Cabinet meeting. He has announced that Turkey is set to end pandemic curfews as of July 1, when restrictions on intercity travel and urban public transport will also be lifted.
22 June 2021
'Nearly half of textile workers paid below minimum wage'
'Nearly half of textile workers paid below minimum wage'
A new study examines the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on textile workers.
21 June 2021
Did we see a play, movie, opera performance in Turkey in 2020?
CULTURE AND ARTS AMID PANDEMIC
Did we see a play, movie, opera performance in Turkey in 2020?
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has released the 2020 statistics on cinema, theatre, operas, ballets, choirs and groups in Turkey. Marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, last year saw a drop in the number of halls, audience and performances.
16 June 2021
Report reveals regional inequalities in coronavirus vaccination
PANDEMIC IN TURKEY
Report reveals regional inequalities in coronavirus vaccination
According to a recent report released by the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), the best vaccination rate is seen in the capital city of Ankara with 90.30 percent while Şırnak, with 33.91 percent, is the province in the worst condition in that regard.
11 June 2021
‘I have been a musician for 55 years, it is the first time I play on the streets’
BEING A MUSICIAN IN TURKEY AMID PANDEMIC
‘I have been a musician for 55 years, it is the first time I play on the streets’
66-year-old Mustafa Uysal, or Kaşık Mustafa, as he is more widely known, had been working on the stage and in restaurants; then came the pandemic. He first performed on the streets. You can see him now in İstanbul Maçka Park.
11 June 2021 Ayşegül Özbek
Concert in protest of musicians' exclusion from coronavirus reopening
Concert in protest of musicians' exclusion from coronavirus reopening
Redd music band performed a "guerilla concert" in İstanbul's Maçka Park to protest the coronavirus reopening measures that do not include musicians.
8 June 2021
‘Government has stepped up anti-environmental projects during the pandemic’
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
‘Government has stepped up anti-environmental projects during the pandemic’
Dr. Ahmet Soysal spoke at the TTB’s event titled “Ecological Destruction in Turkey During the COVID-19 Pandemic”. He raised concerns that the government saw the pandemic as an opportunity to step up its environmentally controversial projects.
8 June 2021
COVID-19 in Turkey: 91 people die in a day, over a thousand critically ill
HEALTH MINISTRY DATA
COVID-19 in Turkey: 91 people die in a day, over a thousand critically ill
According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 91 people died of coronavirus and 5,647 people tested positive with over 218 thousand tests in a day. 1,060 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.
8 June 2021
‘2 million people use credit for the first time during pandemic’
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
‘2 million people use credit for the first time during pandemic’
TTB Central Council member Erdoğdu says that the government mainly prefers burdening citizens with debt during the pandemic, thereby postponing the problems: “In the first wave of the pandemic, 2 million people used credit for the first time.”
3 June 2021
Turkey’s prisons ‘save on bread’ during the pandemic
Turkey’s prisons ‘save on bread’ during the pandemic
According to the report of Civil Society in the Penal System Association, the food offered to prisoners is cold and of poor quality, it is not hygienic or filling, meat is replaced by rice and pasta, the number and weight of bread in grams have been reduced.
2 June 2021
Exclusion of performing arts from 'gradual normalization' protested on social media
Exclusion of performing arts from 'gradual normalization' protested on social media
Artists and stage laborers have been excluded from the “gradual normalization” steps that entered into force on June 1. They have been protesting on social media with the slogans “Lay claim to your stage” and “Don’t shut your eyes.”
2 June 2021
Musicians accuse government of trying to destroy nightlife
CORONAVIRUS REOPENING
Musicians accuse government of trying to destroy nightlife
Bars, nightclubs, concert halls and similar venues will continue to remain closed in June, according to the new coronavirus reopening schedule.
1 June 2021
Turkey to ease coronavirus measures starting tomorrow
Turkey to ease coronavirus measures starting tomorrow
Cafes and restaurants will serve in person until 9 p.m., Sunday lockdowns will remain in place, night curfews will start at 10 p.m.
31 May 2021
‘Invisible laborers of theater industry cannot benefit from grants’
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
‘Invisible laborers of theater industry cannot benefit from grants’
Performing their art mostly independently and unregistered, the workers of the theater industry such as performers, directors, designers, light and sound technicians and dancers have been unable to benefit from any grants during the pandemic.
31 May 2021
Survey: Turkey's youth feel 'weary and lonely' because of the pandemic
Survey: Turkey's youth feel 'weary and lonely' because of the pandemic
More than 80 percent of the people are worried about not being able to pay their bills, according to the Ipsos survey.
31 May 2021
‘The government did not take care of shopkeepers as it said it would’
‘The government did not take care of shopkeepers as it said it would’
Business owner Bacaksız: "Property owners receive rent, workers get their salary either from me or from the state, the person from whom I buy goods gets their money, the state gets taxes, but we cannot get any money as we have been closed for months.”
28 May 2021 Hikmet Adal
Distance education in a village with little to no internet access
Distance education in a village with little to no internet access
"Some days, we found places where there is a network connection. We climb up hills, high places," says a child in Gebola village in eastern Turkey.
27 May 2021 Cansever Avinç
Turkey to start vaccinating people aged over 50
COVID-19
Turkey to start vaccinating people aged over 50
Addressing the public following the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board meeting, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has announced that the people aged over 50 will be vaccinated against the virus starting from June 1, 2021.
27 May 2021
‘City hospitals have increased the contagion risk in Turkey’
COVID-19
‘City hospitals have increased the contagion risk in Turkey’
63.5 percent of the participants of a survey conducted by the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) say that city hospitals have increased the COVID-19 contagion risk due to their massive size and high number of beds and hospital attendants.
24 May 2021
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