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Can Turkey’s health workers survive this winter?
Can Turkey’s health workers survive this winter?
This “army” lived through March, April, May, they now go through June, July, August, without finding time to breathe, and they will enter fall-winter in pandemic conditions. Health workers’ inability to survive this winter means a disaster for public health.
17 August 2020 Eriş Bilaloğlu
Turkey reports more than 1,200 daily Covid-19 cases, tests exceed 70,000
Turkey reports more than 1,200 daily Covid-19 cases, tests exceed 70,000
"The data shows that there is an increase in the number of people who are in the risk group," the Health Minister has warned.
14 August 2020
Turkish Medical Association: There are 10 times more Covid patients than what ministry says
Turkish Medical Association: There are 10 times more Covid patients than what ministry says
The Ministry only announces patients with a positive PCR test, the TTB notes.
14 August 2020
‘Eight children died in Syria’s Al Hol camp in less than a week’
‘Eight children died in Syria’s Al Hol camp in less than a week’
UNICEF has raised concerns that eight children under the age of five died in the Al Hol refugee and displacement camp in northeastern Syria in less than a week.
14 August 2020
The number of COVID-19 cases, fatalities keeps increasing in Turkey
The number of COVID-19 cases, fatalities keeps increasing in Turkey
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,912 and the total number of cases to 245,635. 21 people have died of the virus and 1,243 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.
14 August 2020
‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’
AĞRI MEDICAL CHAMBER CHAIR
‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’
Dr. Kasım Çelik has spoken to bianet about the recent situation in Turkey’s eastern province of Ağrı: “The entire Ağrı acts like there was no virus. Very few people wear masks, malls and coffee houses are full, air conditioners are on...”
14 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel
Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma
Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma
"We have to wear a mask. You see [people] with masks under their chins. This shouldn't happen," the President has warned.
13 August 2020
‘Our fears might come true,’ warns Turkey’s Health Minister Koca
‘Our fears might come true,’ warns Turkey’s Health Minister Koca
Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has stated that “if the number of cases keeps increasing at its current pace, Turkey might have to take strict measures again.”
13 August 2020
Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing, new cases exceed recoveries
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing, new cases exceed recoveries
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,891 and the total number of cases to 244,392. 18 people have died of the virus and 1,212 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.
13 August 2020
At least 560 health workers diagnosed with Covid-19 in the southeastern Batman province
At least 560 health workers diagnosed with Covid-19 in the southeastern Batman province
About 3,000 patients receive treatment at home while the number of daily applications to Covid-19 clinics is between 400 and 700, according to the provincial medical chamber and a union.
12 August 2020
'Reopening schools may cause a significant increase in Covid-19 cases'
TURKISH RESPIRATORY SOCIETY
'Reopening schools may cause a significant increase in Covid-19 cases'
"The role of children in Covid-19 transmission is not fully understood," Prof Aslan has said, noting that children's infection might cause a serious threat for teachers and school employees.
12 August 2020
‘Why doesn’t Turkey announce number of intensive care, intubated patients anymore?’
HDP MP HATİMOĞULLARI
‘Why doesn’t Turkey announce number of intensive care, intubated patients anymore?’
HDP MP Tülay Hatimoğulları has addressed a Parliamentary question to Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca, asking him a series of questions regarding the data not shared with the public about novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
12 August 2020
COVID-19 in Turkey: 8 tests for ruling AKP MP, none for health worker
COVID-19 in Turkey: 8 tests for ruling AKP MP, none for health worker
In a statement released by the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES), it has been announced that health worker Davut Ak wanted to be tested for COVID-19 as he showed the symptoms; however, his request has been rejected.
12 August 2020
Only 10 percent of the unemployed receive unemployment benefits
Only 10 percent of the unemployed receive unemployment benefits
Turkey's unemployment fund paid 401,645 people unemployment benefits last month whereas the number of unemployed in the country is nearly four million.
12 August 2020
‘There is still an increase in number of COVID-19 patients in critical condition’
HEALTH MINISTER KOCA
‘There is still an increase in number of COVID-19 patients in critical condition’
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,873 and the total number of cases to 243,180. 15 people have died of the virus and 1,183 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.
12 August 2020
‘Lives of workers are more valuable than refrigerators’
COVID-19 DEATHS IN VESTEL PROTESTED
‘Lives of workers are more valuable than refrigerators’
Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey has protested coronavirus deaths in Vestel factory: “The mentality of employers and government who think ‘We will produce in all conditions’ puts workers' right to life and health at risk.”
11 August 2020
‘How many workers died of coronavirus in Turkey?’
HDP MP OYA ERSOY
‘How many workers died of coronavirus in Turkey?’
Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Family, Labor and Social Services Selçuk, HDP MP Ersoy has noted that the Ministry does not share information about the workers who died of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Turkey.
11 August 2020
İstanbul's share decreases in new Covid-19 cases as the virus spreads in Anatolia
İstanbul's share decreases in new Covid-19 cases as the virus spreads in Anatolia
More than 500 contact tracing teams are working in the city, the Governor has stated.
11 August 2020
COVID-19: Turkey reports 1,193 new cases in a day, continuing its upward trend
COVID-19: Turkey reports 1,193 new cases in a day, continuing its upward trend
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,858 and the total number of cases to 241,997. 14 people have died of the virus and 1,193 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.
11 August 2020
COVID-19 in eastern Turkey: Patients sent home, health workers exhausted
COVID-19 in eastern Turkey: Patients sent home, health workers exhausted
The Chairs of Diyarbakır, Antep, Van, Mardin and Batman Medical Chambers have spoken to bianet: “Pandemic services and intensive cares are full. COVID-19 patients who need to be treated in hospitals are sent home.”
11 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel
Science Board member says Covid-19 surge after Eid worrying, expects further increase
Science Board member says Covid-19 surge after Eid worrying, expects further increase
"A much more important and effective method than restrictions is to understand the severity of the disease and to apply the measures in our daily life," Assoc Prof. Kayıpmaz has said.
10 August 2020
Union: Covid-19 situation at hospitals 'chaotic' in Ankara
Union: Covid-19 situation at hospitals 'chaotic' in Ankara
There are currently about 3,500 Covid-19 patients in Turkey's capital, with 2,000 having tested positive and 1,500 diagnosed as "suspicious cases," the SES union has stated.
10 August 2020
Union: 153 Dardanel workers infected with coronavirus, 56 hospitalized
WORKERS 'LOCKED-IN' AT THE FACTORY
Union: 153 Dardanel workers infected with coronavirus, 56 hospitalized
Workers of a canned fish company in northwestern Turkey work during the day and are forced to stay at "quarantine dormitories" at night.
10 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel
Infection rate increased, only patients with oral intake, respiratory difficulties to be hospitalized
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
Infection rate increased, only patients with oral intake, respiratory difficulties to be hospitalized
The Health Ministry has confirmed 1,182 new cases and 15 deaths of Covid-19.
10 August 2020
346 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Diyarbakır
346 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Diyarbakır
According to the latest figures shared by the Diyarbakır Health Platform, 346 healthcare workers, including 128 nurses and midwives, have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the province as of August 6.
10 August 2020
‘It is not a good idea to open schools when there are so many COVID-19 cases’
‘It is not a good idea to open schools when there are so many COVID-19 cases’
While Assoc. Prof. Cavit Işık Yavuz notes that reopening schools will lead to a further increase in COVID-19 cases, Prof. Serap Şimşek Yavuz underlines that “it is not a decision to be taken by ministries and Science Board on their own.”
10 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel
Covid-19 spike after Eid holiday continues in Turkey
Covid-19 spike after Eid holiday continues in Turkey
The Health Ministry has reported the highest new cases since July 2.
7 August 2020
Primary healthcare workers not regularly tested for Covid-19, have PPE shortages
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SURVEY
Primary healthcare workers not regularly tested for Covid-19, have PPE shortages
The association has announced the findings of a survey it conducted among 410 primary health care facilities across Turkey.
7 August 2020
Interior Ministry: 83 locations in 32 provinces in Covid-19 quarantine
Interior Ministry: 83 locations in 32 provinces in Covid-19 quarantine
A total of 54,053 people live in quarantine zones, the ministry has announced.
7 August 2020
'Covid-19 has become an additional punishment for prisoners'
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
'Covid-19 has become an additional punishment for prisoners'
"The exclusion of human rights defenders from release measures underscores the political nature of their imprisonment," an Amnesty International researcher has said.
7 August 2020
Canned fish company workers still 'locked in' at factory due to Covid-19 outbreak
Canned fish company workers still 'locked in' at factory due to Covid-19 outbreak
The factory owner says the "forced quarantine" of the workers was recommended by public authorities, who say that they await workers' objection for lifting the quarantine.
7 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel
Daily Covid-19 cases exceed recoveries for the third day in a row
Daily Covid-19 cases exceed recoveries for the third day in a row
The Health Ministry has recorded 1,153 cases and 14 deaths in a day.
6 August 2020
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