Turkey's virus-related curfew ends
Turkey's COVID-19 cases have dropped considerably, and the percentage of people who have received a vaccine dose more than doubled in June.
Several virus-related restrictions were lifted in Turkey today.
The nightly curfew Monday through Saturday, as well as the full-day curfew on Sunday, ended Thursday morning. Intercity travel also resumed, and cafes and restaurants can serve customers without capacity restrictions again. Movie theaters and workplaces that were ordered to close also can now reopen, Turkey’s official Anadolu Agency reported, citing the Interior Ministry.
Turkey entered into a full lockdown in April following historically high daily numbers of COVID-19 cases. Infections dropped after this, and the government eased some restrictions in early June.
Social distancing, mask-wearing and hygiene stipulations will remain in place at some indoor settings, including at hotels and concerts, according to Anadolu.
