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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.

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.

'Schools are too crowded for reopening, new ones should be built urgently'

REOPENING OF SCHOOLS DURING THE PANDEMIC:

'Schools are too crowded for reopening, new ones should be built urgently'

While the education minister says schools will reopen on August 31, doctors and union representatives point out that it is currently impossible to have "one student per four square meters."

24 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Covid-19 severity increases in Turkey as one out of every 10 patients is in intensive care now

Covid-19 severity increases in Turkey as one out of every 10 patients is in intensive care now

While the number of new cases, deaths and recoveries have remained relatively steady in the reopening period, patients in intensive care have doubled.

24 July 2020 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

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.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Intensive care patients exceed 1,000 again, new cases over 1,300

Covid-19 in Turkey: Intensive care patients exceed 1,000 again, new cases over 1,300

Total cases have neared 200,000 while the number of active cases are slightly more than 20,000, according to the Ministry of Health.

Diyarbakır Medical Chamber: Covid-19 cases rapidly increasing, 155 health workers infected

Diyarbakır Medical Chamber: Covid-19 cases rapidly increasing, 155 health workers infected

While İstanbul has been the epicenter of the outbreak in Turkey, other parts of the country have seen a surge following the reopening on June 1.

25 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey's coronavirus death toll tops 5,000 with highest daily fatalities since late May

Turkey's coronavirus death toll tops 5,000 with highest daily fatalities since late May

Daily cases remain at the same level after an increase following the reopening in early June as total cases have exceeded 190,000.

Covid-19 in Turkey: New cases steady, ICU patients continue to increase

Covid-19 in Turkey: New cases steady, ICU patients continue to increase

New cases have slightly reduced after a surge following the reopening but the number of intensive care patients have significantly increased.

İstanbul, Ankara record lowest daily Covid-19 cases in a week

İstanbul, Ankara record lowest daily Covid-19 cases in a week

The Health Ministry has reported 1,213 new cases and 23 deaths for the past 24 hours.

İstanbul, Ankara mandate face masks amid new rise in Covid-19 cases

İstanbul, Ankara mandate face masks amid new rise in Covid-19 cases

The two largest cities of Turkey, as well as Bursa, have made the use of face masks obligatory after the Ministry of Health's recommendation.

Covid-19: Turkey continues to report more new cases than recoveries

Covid-19: Turkey continues to report more new cases than recoveries

The Health Ministry has reported 1,429 cases and 1,261 recoveries for the past 24 hours.

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.

'Outbreak is not under control, strict measures may come back,' doctors warn

'Outbreak is not under control, strict measures may come back,' doctors warn

The number of new Covid-19 cases in Turkey has reached mid-May levels since the reopening on June 1.

15 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Daily Covid-19 Cases Continue to Increase in Turkey After Reopening

Daily Covid-19 Cases Continue to Increase in Turkey After Reopening

The country has reported 1,562 cases for the past 24 hours as the Health Minister has warned against "imprudent optimism."

Covid-19: Turkey Sees New Surge After Reopening, Reports Highest Cases in a Month

Covid-19: Turkey Sees New Surge After Reopening, Reports Highest Cases in a Month

The Health Ministry has reported 1,459 new cases for the past 24 hours amid the government's reopening steps since June 1

'I Don't Like My Parents Watching Over Me Like Guards'

NEW CURFEW RULES FOR THE YOUTH

'I Don't Like My Parents Watching Over Me Like Guards'

Banned from going out since early April, people younger than 18 are now allowed to go out, but only with their parents.

10 June 2020 Ayşegül Özbek

The 'Second Wave': Next Week is Risky, Says Professor

The 'Second Wave': Next Week is Risky, Says Professor

With the reopening, next week's numbers will be crucial, according to Prof. Buğdacı.

Mersin Province 'Feels Second Wave of Covid-19 After Reopening,' Medical Chamber Head Warns

Mersin Province 'Feels Second Wave of Covid-19 After Reopening,' Medical Chamber Head Warns

Fatalities have significantly increased in the Mediterranean province since May 11, Dr. Antmen has said.

People Flock to Parks After Reopening, Minister Warns, 'Let's Don't Normalize too Much'

People Flock to Parks After Reopening, Minister Warns, 'Let's Don't Normalize too Much'

After the lift of weekend curfews and the ban on recreation areas, parks saw big crowds on the weekend.

Lift of Curfew Doesn't Mean Everything is Back to Normal, Health Minister Warns

Lift of Curfew Doesn't Mean Everything is Back to Normal, Health Minister Warns

The weekend curfews in Turkey's larger cities ended on Sunday as part of the government's "normalization schedule."

Turkey Resumes Flights: How Has Air Travel Changed?

Turkey Resumes Flights: How Has Air Travel Changed?

To go to the restroom, passengers have to notice flight attendants in advance while some seats are left empty to maintain social distance.

Coronavirus Reopening: Turkey Lifts Most Restrictions, Sets Up Rules for 'New Normal'

Coronavirus Reopening: Turkey Lifts Most Restrictions, Sets Up Rules for 'New Normal'

Domestic flights resumed, intercity travel restrictions were removed and cafes, restaurants and parks, along with many other places, reopened as of today.

Turkey to Reopen Cafes, Restaurants, Ease Travel Restrictions

Turkey to Reopen Cafes, Restaurants, Ease Travel Restrictions

While weekend curfews and curfews for the youth and the elderly will continue, many businesses will reopen and intercity travels will be resumed, the President has stated.