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‘Pandemic has never got out of control in Turkey’
HEALTH MINISTER KOCA
‘Pandemic has never got out of control in Turkey’
Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced that they contacted the World Health Organization (WHO) through diplomatic channels and recommended that the year 2021 should be declared the ‘Year of Health Workers’ across the world.
30 October 2020
Turkey reports over 2,300 new COVID-19 'patients' in a day
MINISTRY OF HEALTH STATEMENT
Turkey reports over 2,300 new COVID-19 'patients' in a day
Health Ministry has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 10,099 and the total number of patients to 370,832. 72 people have died of the virus and the number of new patients has been announced as 2,319 in the last 24 hours.
29 October 2020
Pandemic in Turkey: ‘Social distance disappears in prison’
HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION
Pandemic in Turkey: ‘Social distance disappears in prison’
According to a recent statement by the Diyarbakır Branch of Human Rights Association (İHD), nearly five wardens enter the wards for search in Elazığ Campus Prison, not paying attention to social distance amid COVID-19 pandemic.
29 October 2020
‘Healthcare workers are not slaves’
GLOBAL ACTION WEEK
‘Healthcare workers are not slaves’
The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) has protested in front of Taksim Training and Research Hospital in İstanbul on the occasion of Global Action Week for Health and Care Workers.
29 October 2020
Turkey's official Covid-19 death toll tops 10,000 as 'İstanbul heading to unmanageable situation'
Turkey's official Covid-19 death toll tops 10,000 as 'İstanbul heading to unmanageable situation'
"If we don't control the situation in İstanbul, the pandemic will no longer be manageable," Minister Koca has said, noting that the metropolis has 40 percent of all cases in the country.
28 October 2020
Doctors lash out at Health Ministry after ban on resignations, leaves
Doctors lash out at Health Ministry after ban on resignations, leaves
Amid an increase in Covid-19 cases, the ministry has banned healthcare staff from taking leave and resigning.
28 October 2020
Turkey reports highest daily COVID-19 deaths since early May
MINISTRY OF HEALTH STATEMENT
Turkey reports highest daily COVID-19 deaths since early May
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 9,950 and the total number of patients to 366,208. 76 people have died of the virus and the number of new patients has been announced as 2,209 in the last 24 hours.
28 October 2020
‘If no pandemic measures are taken, there might be chaos in İstanbul’
‘If no pandemic measures are taken, there might be chaos in İstanbul’
According to the October report of İstanbul Medical Chamber, 38.8 percent of all novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are in İstanbul; however, this figure only refers to the number of citizens treated in hospitals.
27 October 2020
‘1,072 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ankara’
‘1,072 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ankara’
In a joint statement held by Ankara Medical Chamber, Ankara Dentists’ Chamber and SES Union Ankara Branch, it has been underlined that all health workers need to be vaccinated against flu free of charge and without delay as it is influenza season.
27 October 2020
‘Number of cases in 28 districts of İstanbul has increased by more than 50 percent’
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
‘Number of cases in 28 districts of İstanbul has increased by more than 50 percent’
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 9,874 and the total number of patients to 363,999. 75 people have died of the virus and the number of new patients has been announced as 2,198 in the last 24 hours.
27 October 2020
‘22 million people need to have flu vaccine in Turkey’
COVID-19
‘22 million people need to have flu vaccine in Turkey’
According to Prof. Badur, there are 22 million chronically ill people aged over 65 and they need to be vaccinated against flu amid pandemic. However, Turkey’s annual number of flu vaccines has never exceeded 3 million since 2006.
26 October 2020
Turkish Airlines to put foreign national pilots on unpaid leave
Turkish Airlines to put foreign national pilots on unpaid leave
Turkish Airlines will put its foreign national pilots on unpaid leave starting from November 1, 2020. While it is still not yet certain whether the citizens of Turkey will also be affected, the decision will be reviewed after six months.
26 October 2020
COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘Bad days are not behind us, it might get worse’
PROF. TEVFİK ÖZLÜ
COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘Bad days are not behind us, it might get worse’
Prof. Özlü from the Health Ministry’s Science Board has said that “when the course of the outbreak in Turkey is concerned, it cannot be said that it has been stopped or slowed down.” He has noted that “the outbreak is still ongoing, infecting and killing people.”
26 October 2020
COVID-19 in Turkey: Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing
MINISTRY OF HEALTH STATEMENT
COVID-19 in Turkey: Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 9,799 and the total number of patients to 361,801. 72 people have died of the virus and the number of new patients has been announced as 2,017 in the last 24 hours.
26 October 2020
İstanbul Mayor hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus
İstanbul Mayor hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus
Releasing a video message, İmamoğlu has said that he is feeling well.
24 October 2020
‘Vaccination is a right for public health’
ANTALYA MEDICAL CHAMBER
‘Vaccination is a right for public health’
Amid a shortage of flu vaccines and confusion about who can be vaccinated amid pandemic, the chamber has raised concerns that even a chronically ill 90-year-old might not be considered by the Ministry to be in “first-priority risk group for flu.”
23 October 2020
Minister: Covid-19 cases on the rise across Turkey
Minister: Covid-19 cases on the rise across Turkey
"Compared to mid-September, the number of daily cases in Bursa rose approximately threefold," Koca said during a visit to the western province.
23 October 2020
‘Government is single-handedly responsible for shortage of flu vaccine in Turkey’
TTB CHAIR KORUR-FİNCANCI
‘Government is single-handedly responsible for shortage of flu vaccine in Turkey’
Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Chair Korur-Fincancı has commented on the Ministry of Health’s policy on flu vaccine amid pandemic: “It must be provided free of charge without any differentiation based on risk. It is an obligation of the state.”
23 October 2020 Dilek Şen
Turkey reports 2,102 new Covid-19 'patients,' minister warns of new spike in İstanbul
Turkey reports 2,102 new Covid-19 'patients,' minister warns of new spike in İstanbul
"The number of cases in İstanbul has made up 40 percent of the countrywide toll, reaching five times of cases in Ankara," Koca has warned.
22 October 2020
‘İstanbul might not get over the second wave of pandemic’
‘İstanbul might not get over the second wave of pandemic’
According to the results of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Pandemic Survey on Family Medicine, İstanbul is on the brink of a riskier period than April.
22 October 2020
Turkey refutes news on a possible curfew amid pandemic
Turkey refutes news on a possible curfew amid pandemic
While Turkey’s Vice Interior Minister calls on citizens to not “give credence to fake memorandums, anonymous sources and manipulative reports,” Health Minister Koca says, “There is an increase in cases across the country, especially in İstanbul.”
22 October 2020
Directorate of Education: Contact the school, School: There is nothing we can do
EDUCATION AMID POVERTY AND PANDEMIC
Directorate of Education: Contact the school, School: There is nothing we can do
16-year-old Yasin had to migrate from İstanbul to Antep with his mother. Laid off during the pandemic, his father is still unemployed. As Yasin and his brother do not have Internet or a computer, they cannot attend their online classes.
22 October 2020 Ayşegül Özbek
Turkey reports over 2,000 new COVID-19 patients, again
MINISTRY OF HEALTH STATEMENT
Turkey reports over 2,000 new COVID-19 patients, again
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 9,513 and the total number of patients to 353,426. 68 people have died of the virus and the number of new patients has been announced as 2,013 in the last 24 hours.
22 October 2020
One in three people has COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey
One in three people has COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey
According to the results of a study jointly conducted by Dokuz Eylül University in Turkey and University College London in the UK, one in three people in Turkey and one in six people in the UK are hesitant to have a potential COVID-19 vaccination.
21 October 2020
Demonstrations, events banned in Van
Demonstrations, events banned in Van
The Governor’s Office of Van has banned protest demonstrations and open-air meetings for 15 days as of today till November 4.
21 October 2020
COVID-19 in Turkey: 74 deaths, 1,894 new patients in the last 24 hours
MINISTRY OF HEALTH STATEMENT
COVID-19 in Turkey: 74 deaths, 1,894 new patients in the last 24 hours
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 9,445 and the total number of patients to 351,413. 74 people have died of the virus and the number of new patients has been announced as 1,894 in the last 24 hours.
21 October 2020
‘Northern Cypriots are determined to build a common future with Turkey,’ says Erdoğan
‘Northern Cypriots are determined to build a common future with Turkey,’ says Erdoğan
President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that fifth and ninth-grade students will start going back to school for face-to-face classes as of November 2, while others will continue with online lessons as part of pandemic measures.
21 October 2020
‘No one believes the official COVID-19 figures in Turkey’
‘No one believes the official COVID-19 figures in Turkey’
The İstanbul Medical Chamber held a ceremony in memory of Dr. Salih Kanlı, who lost his life on October 17 after being treated for COVID-19 for 10 days. “They can tell success stories all they want, we are dying," protested the physicians.
20 October 2020
Turkey's daily Covid-19 'patient' count exceeds 2,000 for the first time in months
Turkey's daily Covid-19 'patient' count exceeds 2,000 for the first time in months
The total number of "patients" has reached nearly 350,000 while the increase in severely ill patients continues.
19 October 2020
‘We are burning out, take necessary measures’
PHYSICIANS & PSYCHIATRISTS
‘We are burning out, take necessary measures’
In a joint statement for the press amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) and Psychiatric Association of Turkey (PAT) have underlined that “when healthcare workers burn out, they are irreplaceable.”
19 October 2020
Turkey’s number of daily COVID-19 deaths tops 70, again
MINISTRY OF HEALTH STATEMENT
Turkey’s number of daily COVID-19 deaths tops 70, again
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 9,296 and the total number of patients to 347,493. 72 people have died of the virus and the number of new patients has been announced as 1,815 in the last 24 hours.
19 October 2020
COVID-19 in Batman: ‘At least 750 health workers infected’
BATMAN MEDICAL CHAMBER & UNION
COVID-19 in Batman: ‘At least 750 health workers infected’
In a joint statement released by the Batman Medical Chamber and SES Union’s Batman Branch, it has been noted that 115 healthcare workers, including 51 physicians, have lost their lives since the pandemic broke out in Turkey.
19 October 2020
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