Number of Coronavirus Cases in Turkey Increases to 18

The number of coronavirus cases in Turkey has risen to 18, Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said late Sunday.

"Our government continues to take strong measures to confront the coronavirus. The number of cases in Turkey has unfortunately risen to 18 today," he said.

Of the 18 cases, seven were people who returned from European countries and three came from the US, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.

“The situation is saddening, but self-isolation is the safest way for us all,” Koca stated in his tweet.

Turkey has closed its borders and halted most international flights as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe. Authorities repeatedly warn the public to not travel abroad and if they do so, to impose self-isolation for 14 days. No deaths have been reported in Turkey, and the government is assuring the public that measures are in place, while recommending precautions for all.

Source: Daily Mail 

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