Turkey Reports 56,000 New COVID-19 Cases in One Day... Another Record High Reached

On the 7th, citizens wearing masks are walking on the streets in Istanbul, Turkey. [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Chun-hee] The daily number of new COVID-19 cases in Turkey continues to surge, setting a record high.

On the 9th (local time), the Turkish Ministry of Health reported that the daily new COVID-19 cases in the country reached 55,941. This figure is more than 1,200 higher than the previous day's 54,740, marking the highest daily new case count since the COVID-19 outbreak began in Turkey.

As a result, Turkey's total confirmed COVID-19 cases have risen to 3,689,866. There were also 258 new deaths reported, bringing the total death toll to 33,201.

Since the 31st of last month, Turkey has continuously recorded record-breaking daily new cases, indicating a steep surge. After lifting weekend lockdowns and reopening restaurants and cafes on the 1st of last month, significantly easing quarantine measures, concerns about a third wave of infections have emerged.

In response, the Turkish government reinstated weekend lockdown measures last week and decided to allow only delivery services for restaurants during the Ramadan period from the 13th of this month to the 12th of next month.

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