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Turkey's daily Covid cases near 40,000 amid new surge

Turkey's daily Covid cases near 40,000 amid new surge

The number of daily infections has risen from low 20,000s to over 39,000 in a few days as the Omicron variant spreads.

31 December 2021

Lack of scientific publications raises questions over Turkey's domestic Covid vaccine

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Lack of scientific publications raises questions over Turkey's domestic Covid vaccine

No scientific information has been published about Turkovac even though the mass production of the vaccine has begun. The Turkish Medical Association has addressed several questions to the authorities about the issue.

29 December 2021

Omicron variant makes up over 10 percent of new cases in Turkey, says minister

Omicron variant makes up over 10 percent of new cases in Turkey, says minister

Minister Koca has called on people to get booster shots.

27 December 2021

Turkey's domestic Covid vaccine granted emergency approval

Turkey's domestic Covid vaccine granted emergency approval

Common use of Turkovac is expected to start before the end of this year, the minister of health has said.

23 December 2021

Turkey starts booster jabs for mRNA vaccine recipients

Turkey starts booster jabs for mRNA vaccine recipients

People in the risk groups who received their second dose of the BioNTech vaccine are now eligible for booster shots.

4 November 2021

Turkey reports 29,104 coronavirus cases, 216 deaths in a day

Turkey reports 29,104 coronavirus cases, 216 deaths in a day

Some 366,394 vaccine doses were administered in 24 hours, according to the ministry.

Minister: Turkey fully vaccinates over 68 percent of adult population

Minister: Turkey fully vaccinates over 68 percent of adult population

More than a half of the country's population is now fully vaccinated, according to Minister Koca.

22 September 2021

'Government has no policies to tackle vaccine hesitancy'

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

'Government has no policies to tackle vaccine hesitancy'

The relations between the medical industry and science cause suspicion and strengthens conspiracy theories, TTB's Assoc. Prof. Öktem has said.

16 September 2021

Why has the AKP-MHP bloc decided to lower the election threshold?

WEEKLY ROUNDUP #7

Why has the AKP-MHP bloc decided to lower the election threshold?

The ruling alliance seeks to maximize its seats in the parliament • Anti-vaxxers hold mass rally in İstanbul • Another Kurdish child killed by armored vehicles • Turkey confirms the first cases of the Mu variant

12 September 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Three nurses arrested for forging fake vaccination cards

VACCINE, PCR TEST MANDATE

Three nurses arrested for forging fake vaccination cards

Cases of forged documents of Covid vaccination and PCR tests are observed as the government mandates negative tests for the unvaccinated.

8 September 2021

Turkey mandates unvaccinated to submit PCR tests for intercity travel, public events

Turkey mandates unvaccinated to submit PCR tests for intercity travel, public events

Those who are not fully vaccinated or don't have a negative PCR test will not be allowed to enter public events such as concerts and cinemas and use intercity buses and planes.

6 September 2021

Turkey reports 19,191 coronavirus cases, 230 deaths

Turkey reports 19,191 coronavirus cases, 230 deaths

The total number of vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 90 million with 754,580 doses given in a day.

Turkey reports 18,573 coronavirus cases, 232 deaths

Turkey reports 18,573 coronavirus cases, 232 deaths

As many as 890,632 vaccine shots were given in a day, according to the Ministry of Health.

District governor in Mardin prevents trilingual campaign to encourage vaccination

District governor in Mardin prevents trilingual campaign to encourage vaccination

Healthcare organizations have launched a campaign in Turkish, Kurdish and Arabic to encourage coronavirus vaccination in Mardin and Urfa, the two provinces with the lowest vaccination rates.

Turkey joins EU Covid Pass system

Turkey joins EU Covid Pass system

People holding a Covid-19 certificate issued by Turkey will be allowed to travel into EU countries.

'Ninety percent of Covid ICU patients in Turkey not fully vaccinated'

'Ninety percent of Covid ICU patients in Turkey not fully vaccinated'

Turkey has seen a drastic increase in the number of Covid cases since the reopening in early July.

President calls on citizens to get Covid vaccine

President calls on citizens to get Covid vaccine

Turkey plans to introduce its domestically produced vaccine by the end of the year, Erdoğan has said.

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.

Covid vaccine consent forms 'increase hesitancy,' warns TTB

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Covid vaccine consent forms 'increase hesitancy,' warns TTB

The association says the Ministry of Health should start a communication campaign to encourage people to get the coronavirus vaccine.

Turkey vaccinates 291,248 people in a day

Turkey vaccinates 291,248 people in a day

The country with a population of 83 million has fully vaccinated 12.8 million people, according to the Health Ministry figures.

BioNTech's Uğur Şahin to attend Health Ministry's Scientific Advisory Board meeting

BioNTech's Uğur Şahin to attend Health Ministry's Scientific Advisory Board meeting

Turkey will procure 30 million doses of the BioNTech vaccine next month, according to the health minister.

Erdoğan: Turkey striving to restore 'historical unity' with Egyptian people

Erdoğan: Turkey striving to restore 'historical unity' with Egyptian people

The president's remarks come after Turkey's first diplomatic visit to Turkey in more than seven years.

Foreign minister under fire after saying Turkey will vaccinate 'everyone that tourists can see'

Foreign minister under fire after saying Turkey will vaccinate 'everyone that tourists can see'

Later explaining his remarks, Çavuşoğlu said he also meant domestic tourists.

Governor: Half of people in 55-59 age group not vaccinated in İstanbul

Governor: Half of people in 55-59 age group not vaccinated in İstanbul

A total of 3.87 million vaccine jabs have been administered in the city so far.

Contradicting health minister, Erdoğan says Turkey has enough Covid-19 vaccine supplies

Contradicting health minister, Erdoğan says Turkey has enough Covid-19 vaccine supplies

The president has said that he will talk about the vaccine issue with his counterparts in China and Russia.

A not-so-full lockdown with an alcohol ban and vaccine shortage

PAST WEEK IN TURKEY

A not-so-full lockdown with an alcohol ban and vaccine shortage

Eighty percent of the employed to continue working during "full lockdown" • Ankara's response to Biden's genocide recognition • Turkey becomes Europe's plastic waste dump • AKP hinders İstanbul Municipality's cheap bread buffets

28 April 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Covid infections among family doctors increase despite vaccination

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Covid infections among family doctors increase despite vaccination

The association has released the result of its monthly survey among family doctors.

Kurdish-majority provinces have lowest Covid vaccination rates

Kurdish-majority provinces have lowest Covid vaccination rates

The number of vaccine doses administered er 100 people is significantly lower in predominantly Kurdish-populated provinces compared to other parts of the country.

Erdoğan: Turkey to send 150,000 does of coronavirus vaccine to Libya

Erdoğan: Turkey to send 150,000 does of coronavirus vaccine to Libya

The President received the prime minister of Libya's Government of National Unity.

Erdoğan says D-8 Organization should expand, establish 'Islamic megabank'

Erdoğan says D-8 Organization should expand, establish 'Islamic megabank'

Once Turkey produces its coronavirus vaccine, it will offer it to the benefit of all humanity, the president has said.

Covid vaccination rate much lower in eastern, southeastern provinces

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Covid vaccination rate much lower in eastern, southeastern provinces

The TTB has pointed out that the vaccination rate among the elderly and health workers is significantly lower in the country's mostly Kurdish-populated regions.

With current speed, Turkey may need 'more than a year' to administer 100 million vaccine shots

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

With current speed, Turkey may need 'more than a year' to administer 100 million vaccine shots

Each family doctor was able to vaccinate 12 people a day, according to the association's survey conducted among 765 family doctors from 65 provinces.

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