A rise of at least 5,695 cases on Sunday has put New York City's total number of coronavirus infections at over 104,000, with at least 6,182 fatalities.
Turkish President rejects interior minister resignation after problematic coronavirus lockdownTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejected the resignation submitted by Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu after the minister came under heavy criticism for his implementation of a surprise lockdown in Turkey.
In his statement, Soylu took near complete blame for the chaos and asked for"forgiveness from my dear nation, which I have never wanted to harm, and my President to whom I will be loyal till the end of my life." The offer of resignation was submitted to the President and was rejected, according to a written statement by the Turkish presidency.
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