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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.

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.

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.

‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’

‘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

Survey: People stockpile flour, eat more meals during pandemic

Survey: People stockpile flour, eat more meals during pandemic

The purchase of fresh products such as bread, milk and cheese has dropped, according to the survey.

‘This project will turn Dersim's Munzur Springs into a commercial area’

‘This project will turn Dersim's Munzur Springs into a commercial area’

Ovacık District Mayor Mustafa Sarıgül and Munzur Preservation Board member Hasan Şen have spoken to bianet about the “Munzur Springs Recreation Project”: “We will not let any project that is not approved by the people."

13 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Report: Air pollution becoming more lethal in Turkey while scientists struggle to access data

Report: Air pollution becoming more lethal in Turkey while scientists struggle to access data

There was not enough data on the quality of the air that approximately 18 million people living in 30 provinces breathe throughout 2019, the Right to Clean Air Platform has stated.

Accessible Film Festival is ‘seeking the normal’

Accessible Film Festival is ‘seeking the normal’

The 8th Accessible Film Festival will be held online this year due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. With the theme of “Seeking the Normal” amid pandemic conditions, the festival will take place on October 12-18, 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.”

Second fire in a week in İstanbul's Aydos forest

Second fire in a week in İstanbul's Aydos forest

Fires broke out in four locations simultaneously.

Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing, new cases exceed recoveries

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.

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.

'Reopening schools may cause a significant increase in Covid-19 cases'

'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.

‘There is still an increase in number of COVID-19 patients in critical condition’

‘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.

Nine pesticides banned in Turkey: 'There are bans but no inspections'

Nine pesticides banned in Turkey: 'There are bans but no inspections'

"Even if inspections are carried out, there are no efforts to develop and support alternative methods. Banning something and directing [people] to its alternative are different things," says Turgay Özçelik from the No Pesticides On My Plate Civil Society Network.

11 August 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Nurses to Health Minister: 'It's true that we are unhappy'

Nurses to Health Minister: 'It's true that we are unhappy'

The minister has faced criticism from nurses after a tweet saying, "Let's be proud of our physicians and healthcare system."

Less precipitation, more drought await Turkey, says Ministry of Agriculture report

Less precipitation, more drought await Turkey, says Ministry of Agriculture report

According to a recent report prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in the upcoming period, Turkey’s climate will be marked by higher temperatures and less precipitation, accompanied by more severe droughts.

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.

27th İstanbul Jazz Festival to be held with its new programme in September

27th İstanbul Jazz Festival to be held with its new programme in September

Postponed to a later date due to COVID-19 outbreak, the 27th Istanbul Jazz Festival will meet the festival audience in open-air venues on September 2-14 and on a digital platform on September 4 - October 16.

What does draft legislation on Canal İstanbul foresee? What are the latest developments?

What does draft legislation on Canal İstanbul foresee? What are the latest developments?

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization have finalized their joint works on Canal İstanbul legislation. According to the draft, the project will be undertaken with a build-operate-transfer model.

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.

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.

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.

Infection rate increased, only patients with oral intake, respiratory difficulties to be hospitalized

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.

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.

‘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.

Primary healthcare workers not regularly tested for Covid-19, have PPE shortages

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.

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.

Study: Mediterranean Basin to warm faster, face drought

Study: Mediterranean Basin to warm faster, face drought

An MIT study explains why the Mediterranean Basin will be arider with the rising temperatures, which is expected to cause increased rainfalls in other parts of the world.

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.

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