İstanbul is still a center like Wuhan, warns Turkish Medical Association -English Bianet
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has noted that “premature reopening” amid COVID-19 pandemic is leading to alarming consequences in Turkey. “İstanbul is still a center like China’s Wuhan,” the TTB has warned.
#Covid-19#Turquie#Seconde_vague#Istanbul#Pandémie#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/health/225955-istanbul-is-still-a-center-like-wuhan-warns-turkish-medical-associati
Wearing face masks now mandatory in 50 of 81 provinces in Turkey-English Bianet
In statements released yesterday (June 18), the Governor’s Offices of Tokat and Tekirdağ have announced that it is now mandatory to wear face masks outside as part of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) measures.
The Governor’s Office of Tokat has announced the decision on Twitter, indicating that the decision was taken at the Provincial Public Health Board meeting. “Wearing a face mask will be mandatory in all open and closed spaces in Tokat as of June 22,” Governor Ozan Balcı has stated.
#Covid-19#Turquie#masqueobligatoire#Santé#Prévention#Seconde_vague#Épidémie#réfugiés#migrant#migration
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▻http://bianet.org/english/health/225967-wearing-face-masks-now-mandatory-in-50-of-81-provinces-in-turkey
Women from Turkey and Syria sing together: ‘If only life would be a feast’- English Bianet
UN Women has released a statement to mark June 20 World Refugee Day on the 10th year of the war in Syria and raised concerns over the problems faced by Syrian women in Turkey. Women sing the song “If only life would be a feast.”
As indicated by UN Women, 2020 marks the 10th year of the crisis in Syria. On the occasion of World Refugee Day on June 20, women of Turkey and Syria have sung “If only life would be a feast” – a cherished song in Turkish celebrating life and unity in diversity.
As women sing the song together, they call for an equal world and future. The video was prepared with the support of UN Women project partners Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (ASAM), Habitat Association and Refugee Support Center (MUDEM).
#Covid-19#Turquie#Syrie#Femmes#Coopération#Réfugié#Libertés#activistes#Société_civile#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/women/225998-women-from-turkey-and-syria-sing-together-if-life-would-be-a-feast
Wearing face masks made compulsory in 5 more provinces in Turkey- English Bianet
Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced that citizens are now forbidden from going out without wearing face masks in Diyarbakır, Erzurum, Kayseri, Rize and Urfa provinces as well. It is now forbidden in 42 provinces of Turkey in total.
#Covid-19#Turquie#masque#Societecivile#Santé#Prévention#Seconde_vague#Épidémie#réfugiés#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/health/225768-wearing-face-masks-made-compulsory-in-5-more-provinces-in-turkey
Events and demonstrations banned in İstanbul for 15 days - English Bianet
The Governor’s Office has announced that the events and demonstrations to be held in İstanbul have been banned till the end of June. The novel coronavirus outbreak has been cited as the reason for the ban.
#Covid-19#Turquie#Journaliste#Répréssion#Liberté#Oppositionpolitique#HDP#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/politics/225755-events-and-demonstrations-banned-in-istanbul-for-15-days
‘When It is Said Normalization, People Get the Impression That Pandemic Has Ended’ - English bianet
As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and fatalities started to decrease, Turkey has entered a phase of normalization as of June 1. Several places such as coffee houses, restaurants, hair salons have been reopened, the restrictions on intercity travel have been removed.
However, while the number of cases also dropped in Turkey’s eastern and southern provinces in this period, new cases have recently been diagnosed in the region. In fact, even in Dersim, which was reported in the news as the only city without COVID-19 patients, there are now cases.
Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has also confirmed this increase. Addressing the reporters after the Ministry’s Coronavirus Science Board meeting on June 10, Koca indicated that the number of cases in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia had partly increased.
#Covid-19#Turquie#Kurdistan_turc#Décès#Chiffre_officiel#Pandémie#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/health/225577-when-it-is-said-normalization-people-get-the-impression-that-pandemic
‘Covid-19 May Push Millions of Children into Child Labor’ - English bianet
Child labor could become a coping mechanism’
According to the report, COVID-19 could result in a rise in poverty and therefore to an increase in child labor as households use every available means to survive. As also indicated by the report, there are some studies showing that a one percentage point rise in poverty leads to at least a 0.7 per cent increase in child labor in certain countries.
“In times of crisis, child labor becomes a coping mechanism for many families,” UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore has also indicated about the issue and continued as follows:
"As poverty rises, schools close and the availability of social services decreases, more children are pushed into the workforce
There are 720 Thousand Child Workers in Turkey (▻http://bianet.org/english/labor/222249-there-are-720-thousand-child-workers-in-turkey)
#Covid-19#migrant#migration#Monde#enfant#pauvreté#exploitation#refugie#sante
▻http://bianet.org/english/labor/225606-covid-19-may-push-millions-of-children-into-child-labor
‘Diagnosed with Covid-19, 128 Citizens of Turkey Stranded in Saudi Arabia’-English Bianet
HDP Adana MP Hatimoğulları has called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take action about the citizens of Turkey stranded abroad, especially in Saudi Arabia. “The death of Arpacı was kept hidden from his family for four days,” the MP has noted.
#Covid-19#Turquie#Rapatriement#Expatriés#Pandémie#Quarantaine#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/human-rights/225471-diagnosed-with-covid-19-128-citizens-of-turkey-stranded-in-saudi-arab
Turkey Further Eases Coronavirus Restrictions Amid Normalization -English Bianet
President Erdoğan has announced that people aged 65 and over will now be allowed to go out between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. every day, with restrictions for those under 18 completely lifted on condition that they are accompanied by their parents.
#Covid-19#turquie#Déconfinement#Politique#Personneagée#réfugiés#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/politics/225483-turkey-further-eases-coronavirus-restrictions-amid-normalization
Turkey to Gradually Resume International Flights to 40 Countries as of June 10 - Bianet English
Turkey suspended all international flights on March 28 amid COVID-19-related travel restrictions worldwide. Domestic flights have been continuing in the country as of June 1 as part of normalization steps.
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu made a statement today (June 4) and has announced that they are planning to gradually resume international flights to 40 countries as of June 10.
#Covid-19#Turquie#Déconfinement#Espace_aérien#Avion#Épidémie#Tourisme#réfugiés#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/society/225240-turkey-to-gradually-resume-international-flights-to-40-countries-as-o
‘Outbreak is Not Yet Over, We are Concerned About “Normalization” Process’- Bianet English
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Central Council has released a written statement about the further normalization steps taken in Turkey amid novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Noting that the pandemic still continues, the association has reiterated that they are concerned about “the process of opening initiated in Turkey before the first wave is not yet over and called ’normalization’.”
#Covid-19#Risque_sanitaire#Turquie#Santé#Medecins#prison#migrants
▻http://bianet.org/english/health/225289-outbreak-is-not-yet-over-we-are-concerned-about-normalization-process
Proceedings Against Almost Half a Million People for Violating Covid-19 Measures - English Bianet
İsmail Çataklı, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has announced that 520 of 1,152 social media users who posted “provocative” coronavirus posts were taken into custody and 11 of them have been arrested.
#Covid-19#Turquie#Confinement#Répression#Liberté_expression#justice#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/human-rights/225226-proceedings-against-almost-half-a-million-people-for-violating-covid-
Turkey Reports Lowest Covid-19 Cases in Two Months - Bianet English
Turkey’s death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic has climbed to 4,563 with 23 deaths over the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry figures.
The ministry has registered 827 cases in a day, bringing the tally to 164,769. Today’s new cases and fatalities have been the lowest since March 25.
As the spread of the outbreak slows down, the government today (June 1) resumed domestic flights, eased intercity travel restrictions and opened cafes, reastaurants, parks and recreation areas.
#Covid-19#Turquie#Décès#Chiffre_officiel#Pandémie#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/health/225072-turkey-reports-lowest-covid-19-cases-in-two-months
TURQUIE ‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’ - Bianet English
Physicians, dentists, engineers, architects, urban planners and public accountants released a joint statement today (June 1), calling on the Parliament to enact legislation that will prevent new waves of outbreak.
The statement has been signed by four professional organizations: Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB), Turkish Medical Association (TTB), Union of Chamber of Certified Public Accountants of Turkey (TÜRMOB) and Turkish Dental Association (TDB).
Noting that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has not yet been taken under control in either Turkey or the world, the organizations have underlined that all scientific circles refer to a major threat to be posed by new outbreak attacks if necessary measures are not taken.
#Covid-19#Turquie#Déconfinement#Politique#Santé#Prévention#Seconde_vague#Épidémie#santé#réfugiés#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/health/225036-take-legislative-steps-to-prevent-new-waves-of-outbreak
‘Number of Children Living in Poor Households Could Increase by 15 Percent’- Bianet English
Save the Children and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have conducted an analysis into the ways in which the economic fallout of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic could affect children, especially the ones living in poor households in low- and middle-income countries.
The results of the analysis have shown that without urgent action, the number of children living in poor households across low- and middle-income countries could increase by 86 million and reach 672 million by the end of 2020. The analysis expects a 15-percent increase in that regard.
According to the findings of the analysis, nearly two-thirds of the children to be affected live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
#Covid-19#migrant#migration#Monde#enfant#pauvreté#camp#refugie#sante
▻http://bianet.org/english/children/224883-number-of-children-living-in-poor-households-could-increase-by-15-per
Refugees Cannot Access Food, Education, Healthcare in Turkey During Pandemic- Bianet English RAPPORT
The Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (SGDD-ASAM) has conducted a research into how the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the lives of refugees in Turkey.
As part of this research, the Association conducted surveys with 1,162 refugees, including 609 women, in the 18-70 age group in 48 provinces. While 906 participants were from Syria, 131 were from Afghanistan, 49 from Iraq, 20 from Iran, one from Palestine and one from Somalia.
’Difficulties in meeting food and hygiene needs’ : According to survey results, 52.84 percent of refugees cannot access necessary hygiene conditions while these conditions have been completely eliminated for 10.15 percent. 31.84 percent said that they had difficulties in paying their rent while 25.71 percent said that they could hardly meet their basic needs and 33.05 percent could hardly pay their bills.
’The cannot benefit from distance education: Over half of the families of the children who cannot benefit from distance education said that their children were unable to follow the lessons on television or online because they did not have the necessary technological devices such as television, computers, etc.
#Covid-19#Turquie#UE#Réfugiés#conditions_de_vie#santé#éducation#Quarantaine#Camp#Aide#Économie#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/migration/224757-refugees-cannot-access-food-education-healthcare-in-turkey-during-pan
How Has Pandemic Affected Economy in Southeastern and Eastern Turkey? - Bianet English
Since the first novel coronavirus (COVID-19) case was officially confirmed in Turkey on March 11, 2020, a series of measures have been taken to curb the spread of the disease in the country, which has affected not only the social lives of people, but the economy as well.
Chairs of Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Van and Batman Chambers of Commerce and Industry say that the most important areas of employment are now closed. “No one has suffered in Antep thanks to state support,” according to Chair of Antep Industry Chamber.
#Covid-19#Turquie#Politique#Economie#Pandémie#Industrie#Crise_économique#Kurdistan_turc#Travailleurs#migrants#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/labor/224745-how-has-pandemic-affected-economy-in-southeastern-and-eastern-turkey
82 Prisoners Test Positive for Covid-19 in Silivri Prison, One Convict Dies -Bianet English
In a statement released by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, it has been announced that 72 prisoners are treated in an isolated area and 10 prisoners in medical institutions. A convict with chronic lung diseases has died of Covid-19
#Covid-19#Turquie#Décès#Prison#Pandémie#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/human-rights/224698-82-prisoners-test-positive-for-covid-19-one-convict-dies-in-silivri-p
510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months - Bianet English
In a statement released by the Ministry of Interior, it has been announced that 10,111 social media accounts have been probed due to “provocative” and “baseless” coronavirus posts in the last 65 days
#Covid-19#Turquie#Réseaux_sociaux#Répréssion#Liberté_expression#prison#migrant#migration
▻http://bianet.org/english/human-rights/224638-510-people-detained-over-coronavirus-posts-in-2-months
Turkish Airlines Extends Flight Suspension, Pegasus Airlines Cancels Domestic Flights - English Bianet
Turkish Airlines has extended the suspension of domestic flights until June 4 and international flights until June 10. Pegasus Airlines has also announced that all domestic flights have been cancelled between May 28 and June 3.
#Covid19#Turquie#Aviation#Espace_aérien#vols_internationaux#migration#migrants
▻http://bianet.org/english/health/224577-turkish-airlines-extends-flight-suspension-pegasus-airlines-cancels-d