Turkey has announced a relaxation in the lockdown imposed due to the pandemic crisis. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the weekend lockdown has helped reduce the spread of the corona epidemic, and will gradually return to normalcy.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan further said that Turkey helped 57 countries during the pandemic. The intercity travel ban for 7 provinces is to be lifted, malls, barbershops, clothes shops will start opening from May 11.
Schools and Universities will resume from June 15. Citizens over the age of 65 and under the age of 20 can go out for 4 hours on weekends.
Erdogan said that the process of restoring normalcy in Turkey will take place during May, June, and July.
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It should be noted that 3,461 people lost their lives due to coronavirus in Turkey while 68,166 people recovered from it.
Turkey is facing an economic crisis as a result of the depreciation of the Turkish currency, while the Corona disease has exacerbated Turkey’s economic woes.
Turkey has a population of over 82 million, but like any other European country didn’t lock down completely across the country. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to save the economy, despite the pandemic spreading rapidly.
Following the closure of schools in Turkey due to the coronavirus, TV channels have been dedicated to online teaching. Exercises are also being taught to keep students physically active.
Turkish police are delivering food and medical supplies to the homes of senior citizens. The exit for the elderly is prohibited. In this situation, their needs are being met at home.
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