The war was unleashed by Russia in Ukraine, as well as the financial crisis, which was deep and before that the coronavirus was “cured” quickly. Turkey has resolutely removed the pandemic from the agenda: Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has announced that the mask regime will be minimized if it is not abolished completely. Health certificates are also being revoked.
For example, the requirement to wear a mask on the streets, as well as in rooms with “sufficient ventilation” has been removed. “We do not remove masks from our lives, we wear them when needed. They are indispensable when we are with the elderly and people with chronic diseases, “said the Minister.
But in general, judging by the measures of the Ministry of
Health, the pandemic was de facto canceled:
- The mask mode on the streets is abolished.
- If there is sufficient ventilation in the room, it is not necessary to wear a mask.
- Health codes have been canceled. HES, a local analogue of cuar code, will no longer be used in Turkey.
- Tests will not be requested from people who have no signs of the disease.
- In the case of 2 cases in schools, the application for quarantine is not submitted.
“The epidemic has lost its tangible effect, it’s true. If you ask what to do next, the answer will be clear. As a society, we must move from the fight against the epidemic to the stage of individual protection, “said Mr. Kodja. The news would be good news – but the Turkish tourism industry is gloomily anticipating that surviving the latest political events will be much more difficult than the coronavirus.
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