Turkey reports first Covid-19 case
A view of Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul. Turkish citizens are advised to avoid travelling abroad if possible, following the confirmation of the country’s first coronavirus case. – EPA pic, March 11, 2020.
TURKEY today announced its first coronavirus case – a man who recently travelled to Europe and is in good health. “The test on a patient suspected of carrying the coronavirus returned positive,” said Health Minister Fahrettin Koca in a television broadcast. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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