Erdogan: New decisions have been implemented in 30 metropolitan cities

2020-03-28 09:38:03


	NEWS CENTER - Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced tonight that the new measures will be meticolously implemented in the bigger 30 cities.

	Erdogan said that the country "has entered a phase where we will have to make more sacrifices in the fight against COVID-19. We will take all necessary precautions but everyone has to do play their part."

	 

	The main points of Erdogan' speech can be summarized as follows: 

	 

	- No more travels between cities without Governor approval 

	 

	- Social distance on public transport

	 

	- Picnic areas closed on weekends

	 

	- No more international flights

	 

	- No-one will be left hungry, exposed or victimised

	 

	- Economic support program of approximately 100 billion liras to begin with

	 

	- Turkey is absolutely prepared to face this epidemic period

	 

	- Continuing production and export is our top priority

	 

	- We rapidly increased the number of tests. The tests are absolutely free. We are the country with the most intensive care beds

	 

	- All our institutions are mobilised

	 

	- It is imperative not to go out on the street except for shopping

	 

	- A pandemic board will be established under the chairmanship of the governorships in all provinces, additional measures for the cities will be decided by the board

	 

	- As in the public sector, flexible working hours will be implemented with minimum personnel in the private sector