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
DuvarEnglsih columinst Hakkı Özdal has questioned the nature of the government’s measures against the coronavirus outbreak, arguing that it prioritizes big businesses but ignores the health concerns of the working class. “The ruling AKP, which came to power with a populist rhetoric catering to ‘those without a voice’ is again helping the capital-owing class. While
There have been five major extinctions in the history of the Earth. The first one occurred 2.45 billion years ago: almost 70 percent of the species that existed at that time disappeared. The latest one occurred 66 million years ago; the giant dinosaurs disappeared as a result. But during these extinctions, Man was not yet
Almost all countries have announced economic stimulus packages in response to the expected slowdown, or more likely a recession, in their economies. Turkey is no exception. President Tayyip Erdoğan announced the package aimed to alleviate the economic consequences of the pandemic in Turkey on March 18. As expected, the package includes tax breaks for firms
Tokyo Olympic Games will be held between July 24 Aug. 9 as scheduled, despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Uğur Erdener, the vice president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) told YetkinReport, elaborating on the justifications of the Committee. In an exclusive interview, Erdener said that the IOC considered “no immediate need” to postpone the Tokyo