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‘Turkey is experiencing stage 4 of COVID-19 pandemic’
KLİMİK ASSOCIATION
‘Turkey is experiencing stage 4 of COVID-19 pandemic’
The Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Association has released a statement about the recent situation in Turkey amid the pandemic, underlining that the outbreak needs to be managed based on scientific data.
13 April 2021
1 million 167 thousand education personnel await vaccination in Turkey
26 TEACHERS DIED IN 45 DAYS
1 million 167 thousand education personnel await vaccination in Turkey
Speaking to bianet, Education Labor Union Chair Yıldırım has announced that 26 teachers have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in the last 45 days and 254 teachers have died since the pandemic broke out in Turkey.
13 April 2021 Ruken Tuncel
‘Erdoğan is responsible for Turkey’s grave COVID-19 situation’
CHP’S ÖZTRAK
‘Erdoğan is responsible for Turkey’s grave COVID-19 situation’
Main opposition CHP Spokesperson Faik Öztrak has talked about a series of current issues, especially the recent situation amid the pandemic, the vaccine purchased from China, unemployment and the proceedings against the retired admirals.
13 April 2021
Russia restricts flights with Turkey
Russia restricts flights with Turkey
Russia has restricted flights with Turkey from April 15 to June 1, 2021.
13 April 2021
25 percent did not get vaccinated despite being eligible
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
25 percent did not get vaccinated despite being eligible
The rate of those who have not been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus even though their turn came has been announced as 25 percent. Fear and anti-vaccination have been cited as the reasons behind this rate.
12 April 2021
Turkey reports over 55,000 new coronavirus cases, minister warns of spike in İstanbul
Turkey reports over 55,000 new coronavirus cases, minister warns of spike in İstanbul
Cases in İstanbul has increased 10 times since the start of March, the health minister has said.
9 April 2021
Statement on pandemic and genocide by academics
‘THEY ARE INTERCONNECTED’
Statement on pandemic and genocide by academics
24 genocide scholars, including Prof. Taner Akçam from Clark University, have released a joint statement underlining the interconnectedness of pandemic and genocide and explaining what needs to be done within this context.
9 April 2021
Prof. Bulut: All cemeteries see two times more burials in Turkey
COVID-19
Prof. Bulut: All cemeteries see two times more burials in Turkey
Speaking to bianet amid a spike in cases and deaths, Turkish Medical Association’s Secretary General Prof. Bulut says, “Turkey writes ‘natural death’ in the death certificates of those who had a negative PCR test, but had the clinical symptoms of COVID-19.”
9 April 2021 Ruken Tuncel
Which parts of İstanbul see the highest increase in COVID-19 cases?
Which parts of İstanbul see the highest increase in COVID-19 cases?
A recent study conducted by the İstanbul Family Physicians Association has shown that the density of very high and high risk areas has increased by 25.7 percent in İstanbul over the past week.
8 April 2021
An average of 491 workers dismissed every day despite layoff ban
‘CODE 29’
An average of 491 workers dismissed every day despite layoff ban
The Social Security Institution (SGK) has answered the question of the DİSK confederation regarding the number of people dismissed with ‘Code 29’, a legal way used by employers to circumvent the layoff ban amid the pandemic.
7 April 2021
‘COVID-19 cases have increased tenfold in İstanbul in 6 weeks’
İSTANBUL MEDICAL CHAMBER
‘COVID-19 cases have increased tenfold in İstanbul in 6 weeks’
The İstanbul Medical Chamber has raised concerns that Turkey’s number of daily cases ranks first among European countries and made a call for five urgent measures amid the recent surge in cases and deaths.
6 April 2021
'We are dead; the state tells us to rise again and make our payments'
SMALL BUSINESSES IN PANDEMIC
'We are dead; the state tells us to rise again and make our payments'
The termination of the short-time work allowance added more to the hardships faced by shopkeepers and workers during the pandemic.
6 April 2021 Hikmet Adal
‘Third wave spreads very fast, it might lead to a chaotic situation’
CHAIR OF INTENSIVE CARE SOCIETY
‘Third wave spreads very fast, it might lead to a chaotic situation’
Prof. Cinel says, “The virus that used to be contracted in five minutes can now be caught in a minute. The number of cases is increasing uncontrollably. This is no joke. We take patients with tissue damage to intensive care, it becomes harder for us to treat.”
5 April 2021 Ruken Tuncel
Government ends short-time work allowance payments amid height of pandemic
Government ends short-time work allowance payments amid height of pandemic
Some 1.3 million people in Turkey were paid a short time work allowance in February, according to the state employment agency.
2 April 2021
Physician dies of COVID-19, death certificate says ‘natural death’
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SAYS
Physician dies of COVID-19, death certificate says ‘natural death’
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has announced that the death certificate of a physician who was treated for COVID-19 refers to his/her passing as “a death from a non-infectious disease/ natural death.”
2 April 2021
‘1.1 million health workers vaccinated in Turkey’
MINISTER KOCA ON COVID-19
‘1.1 million health workers vaccinated in Turkey’
Addressing a WHO media briefing, Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has shared information about the vaccination of healthcare workers against coronavirus and the country’s ongoing vaccine research.
2 April 2021
'Even if the pandemic ended today, it would take us two years to pay our debts'
BARS CLOSED FOR A YEAR
'Even if the pandemic ended today, it would take us two years to pay our debts'
While cafes and restaurants have been allowed to work for certain periods during the pandemic, bars and taverns have been completely closed.
31 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez
COVID-19 in Turkey: Weekly case map updated
COVID-19 in Turkey: Weekly case map updated
The Health Ministry has released the weekly provincial COVID-19 rates. The new numbers have shown that the number of cases per 100,000 people was over 401 in Istanbul and 184 in the capital city of Ankara from March 20 to 26.
31 March 2021
‘Keeping AKP congresses on the agenda doesn’t help anyone’
HEALTH MINISTER KOCA
‘Keeping AKP congresses on the agenda doesn’t help anyone’
In response to a question regarding the “jam-packed” AKP congresses amid the pandemic, Turkey’s Health Minister Koca has said, “I am of the opinion that keeping this issue on the agenda doesn’t help anyone.”
31 March 2021
Turkey reports all-time high new coronavirus cases as UK variant spreads across the country
Turkey reports all-time high new coronavirus cases as UK variant spreads across the country
The Ministry of Health has reported more than 37,000 cases with 155 deaths as total cases stand at 3.27 million.
31 March 2021
‘İstanbul is a Stage’: Metropolitan Municipality supports musicians amid pandemic
‘İstanbul is a Stage’: Metropolitan Municipality supports musicians amid pandemic
Amid financial hardships faced by musicians due to the pandemic, the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İMM) has launched a project. Over 100 sites in all 39 districts of the city will be turned into open-air concert stages.
30 March 2021
Face-to-face education to be determined on a provincial basis
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
Face-to-face education to be determined on a provincial basis
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases and tightening of measures, the Ministry of Education has announced that provincial administrations will determine the continuation of in-person education according to local coronavirus risk levels.
30 March 2021
Turkey tightens coronavirus measures as cases on the increase countrywide
Turkey tightens coronavirus measures as cases on the increase countrywide
President Erdoğan announced new measures as the Health Ministry published the new risk map.
29 March 2021
‘Pandemic units in İstanbul hospitals are full, new ones are opened'
İSTANBUL MEDICAL CHAMBER
‘Pandemic units in İstanbul hospitals are full, new ones are opened'
İstanbul Medical Chamber Secretary General Prof. Küçükosmanoğlu says, “The number of daily cases has hit 6 thousands and deaths 60-70 in İstanbul. The way things stand, the numbers will top the ones in November and December.”
29 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel
Legislative proposal by CHP: ‘Cancel COVID-19 fines’
Legislative proposal by CHP: ‘Cancel COVID-19 fines’
Raising concerns over “double standards”, main opposition CHP MP Emre has submitted a legislative proposal foreseeing the cancellation of administrative fines imposed on people during the coronavirus outbreak and refund of the already paid fines.
29 March 2021
21,495 people fined for violating pandemic curfew
21,495 people fined for violating pandemic curfew
According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry, over the past week, 21 thousand 495 people faced legal and/or administrative action in Turkey for failing to comply with the weeknight and weekend curfews as part of COVID-19 measures.
29 March 2021
COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘Bed occupancy rate is rising in Ankara’
UNION WARNS
COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘Bed occupancy rate is rising in Ankara’
The Ankara Branch of the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) has announced that the number of cases has increased from 2 thousands to 7 thousands in the capital city in the last month.
26 March 2021
‘442 teachers, 324 students infected with coronavirus in a week’
EDUCATION UNION CHAIR
‘442 teachers, 324 students infected with coronavirus in a week’
Speaking to bianet about the latest situation at schools, Education and Science Laborers’ Union Chair Kurul notes that 324 students have been diagnosed with COVID-19 though it is said that there are no cases among children younger than 12.
25 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel
Academic Dr. Yavuz Sezer dies of COVID-19
Academic Dr. Yavuz Sezer dies of COVID-19
Architectural historian Dr. Yavuz Sezer from Bilgi University has lost his life due to coronavirus. A day before his passing, he lost his mother to the same disease.
25 March 2021
One year of the pandemic in ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’
İSTANBUL MEDICAL CHAMBER
One year of the pandemic in ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’
İstanbul Medical Chamber has announced that in İstanbul, with a population of over 15 million*, only 849,121 people have received the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
23 March 2021
22,810 people fined for violating pandemic curfew
22,810 people fined for violating pandemic curfew
According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry of Turkey, over the past week, 22 thousand 810 people faced legal or administrative action for failing to comply with the weeknight and weekend curfews as part of COVID-19 measures.
22 March 2021
‘Turkey is rapidly approaching the third peak of the first wave’
‘Turkey is rapidly approaching the third peak of the first wave’
Releasing a joint statement, medical organizations have raised concerns that the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths has been on the increase even though the number of tests has declined. They have requested new measures.
19 March 2021
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