The most important factor in delaying the Tokyo Olympic Games was the World Health Organization’s (WHO) warning to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that the coronavirus outbreak would continue to be a global risk in July-August. This statement also means that the coronavirus outbreak is likely to continue threatening the world for longer than previously
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan unveiled a new set of measures to fight coronavirus outbreak on March 27, one step short of a total lockdown of the country and a state of emergency. Underlining that the measures were taken after a letter of suggestions by the Coronavirus Scientific Committee, Erdogan listed eight points to be obeyed
After Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan and Health Minister Fahrettin Koca declared different numbers of Covid-19 cases on the same day, the head of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) told YetkinReport that the latter’s figures do not include patients who were admitted without a test. “We do not reveal any figures. The Health Ministry does. Comparing
President Tayyip Erdoğan made a surprise appearance on all television channels late on March 25, probably in response to questions on why he hadn’t had any public appearances until that time. The president reiterated a summary of what Health Minister Fahrettin Koca, and Education Minister Ziya Selçuk said just a few hours ago. It all
The number of workers in Turkey who would be directly affected by staying at home amid Covid-19 measures could near 6 million, columnist Bahadır Özgür wrote at Duvar English. “If their families are included, then it is not an exaggeration to estimate that the epidemic, at the first glance, will hit more than 15 million
When it comes to the coronavirus crisis, there are things that we know and things that we don’t. Some information is given, and some left in dark. As of the night of March 23, Turkish Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca’s statements about the course of the coronavirus epidemic in Turkey are as follows: -As of
The purpose of the World Health Organization (WHO) according to its Constitution, is to ensure that humanity achieves the highest possible level of health. The organization manages and coordinates international health work to achieve this goal.As promised by its name, the WHO, as one of the specialized institutions of the United Nations, should not be
Coordination among monetary and fiscal policies is needed much more than ever at this time. While both of these policies aim to provide economic stability, their tools and areas of operation are different. It is essential for these policies to complement each other and support the economy without generating additional risks and vulnerabilities. Monetary Policy