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Turkey’s Health Minister says ‘summer without masks is coming’

COVID-19 MEASURES TO EASE

Turkey’s Health Minister says ‘summer without masks is coming’

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has said that the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board “will make important decisions, including the use of masks at schools, next week.”

Indoor mask mandate in Turkey will continue a few more months, says health minister

Indoor mask mandate in Turkey will continue a few more months, says health minister

The government lifted the outdoor mask mandate at the start of March and coronavirus cases have been on the decrease.

New circular by ministry: Mask mandate continues in public transport, hospitals, theaters

New circular by ministry: Mask mandate continues in public transport, hospitals, theaters

Quarantine rules for people coming from foreign countries have been eased. No documents will be required from people arriving in the country by land, sea or rail.

Turkey lifts outdoor mask mandate, contact tracing code requirement

Turkey lifts outdoor mask mandate, contact tracing code requirement

"We are not removing masks from our lives, we carry them with us to wear when necessary," Minister Koca has said.

8 people fined for 'violating mask-distance rules' during Newroz celebration

8 people fined for 'violating mask-distance rules' during Newroz celebration

The İstanbul Tax Office has sent notifications regarding the fines imposed on eight people for “not observing the mask, physical distancing and hygiene rules” during a Newroz celebration in İstanbul.

12 November 2021

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.

Wearing face masks made compulsory in 7 more provinces in Turkey

Wearing face masks made compulsory in 7 more provinces in Turkey

Minister of Health Koca has announced that citizens are now forbidden from going out without wearing face masks in Diyarbakır, Erzurum, Kayseri, Rize and Urfa as well. Governor's Offices in Yalova and Bitlis have also imposed a ban later in the day.

‘There are People Trying to Snatch Pharmacist’s Mask’

PHARMACISTS’ UNION CHAIR ÇOLAK

‘There are People Trying to Snatch Pharmacist’s Mask’

Pharmacists’ Union Chair Çolak has raised concerns over the problems ensuing the ban on sale of masks. Noting that not everyone has yet received an SMS to get them free, he has said that it causes tension between citizens and pharmacists.