Turkey Reports Record High of 394 New COVID-19 Deaths in a Single Day

Empty streets of Istanbul, Turkey under nationwide COVID-19 lockdown [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] Turkey has recorded the highest number of new COVID-19 deaths to date.

According to major foreign media on the 1st, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 reached 394 in a single day. The daily new confirmed cases also reached 31,891, ranking fourth after India, Brazil, and the United States. The total cumulative confirmed cases stand at 4,820,591.

The Turkish Ministry of Interior decided to implement a nationwide full lockdown from the end of last month until the 17th of this month, when Ramadan and Bayram end. Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed, during which Muslims observe fasting. This is followed by the festival period called Bayram.

Accordingly, except for exempted industries such as food and manufacturing, all workplaces have either ceased operations or switched to remote work. Restaurants and cafes are only allowed to offer delivery services.

Nighttime outings on weekdays and weekends are completely restricted, and intercity travel requires prior permission. School classes are also conducted online.

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