Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a video that underlines the information pollution on coronavirus on his Twitter account. Altun shared a video consisting of the message that says, “Rumors, prophecies, conspiracy theories, unverified voice records, speculations… We are faced with such ambiguous but harmful content almost every day in media channels with regard to coronavirus, and believe me, they are at least as dangerous as the virus itself. The solution is to follow the official explanations,” and underlines the following: "Information pollution also threatens the public health, just like Covid-19. We should follow the statements and announcements made...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan assured the nation about efforts to control the coronavirus pandemic, saying Turkey is doing its duty with its institutions to serve its citizens. “I hope we will get over these difficult times together. Just follow the rules and guidance and also continue staying at homes,” he said on Twitter while reiterating that those older than 65 and anyone who has a chronic disease should not go outside. Erdoğan thanked health care workers for the job they are doing to keep the country safe. “I applause all the doctors, nurses on behalf of my family and...
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of March 22, 2020, 00:00. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 303 thousand, more than 12 thousand 900 people lost their lives and more than 94 thousand 600 people recovered throughout the world.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Mahmoud Abbas held a phone call to discuss recent developments and regional issues. As a firm supporter of Palestinian cause, Turkey will back Palestine in its fight against coronavirus as well, President Erdoğan told his Palestinian counterpart. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Erdoğan stressed Turkey’s support for Palestine in combating the virus. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-assures-palestine-of-help-to-fight-coronavirus/1774445
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the Lailat al Miraj of the Turkish nation and the Islamic world. In his message shared on Twitter, Erdoğan said, “I congratulate the blessed night of Miraj of our nation and the Islamic world. On the occasion of the night of Miraj, I pray to Allah that this difficult period will end as soon as possible and all the humanity will regain health and peace.” In his message, President Erdoğan also shared the First Verse of Surah Isra.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan voiced his hope that the Nowruz Day, namely, the festival of prosperity and fertility, will bring goodness and kindness to our nation, adding, “I wish that the Nowruz Day, which marks the beginning of the spring, will ensure that our values and richness are remembered, protected and handed down to the next generations.” President Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of the International Nowruz Day. Congratulating the nation on the Nowruz Day, the symbol of new beginnings, hope, brotherhood and solidarity, Erdoğan said, “Our ancient civilization has risen up on the lands...
Turkey is working "day and night" to minimize the effects of the coronavirus in the country, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said. "We are running a relentless fight against the coronavirus,” he said. “This virus mostly affects the elderly and those with chronic diseases," Erdoğan said on Twitter, where he also posted a voice message addressed to the nation. He asked the nation to take steps to protect against the virus but also to be mindful of elderly relatives or those who have chronic diseases. "You should increase the social distance as much as possible, and most importantly,...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan showed their support by applauding healthcare professionals who work devotedly against the coronavirus pandemic. In a video shared on his Twitter account, Erdoğan and First Lady showed their support for healthcare professionals by applauding them at 21.00 hours at their residence in Kısıklı. In his post on Twitter, Erdoğan said, “On behalf of myself, my family and my nation, I extend my greetings, my love and definitely my applause to all healthcare professionals, the selfless and devoted heroes of our fight against coronavirus, who endure all...
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of March 21, 2020, 00:00. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 272 thousand, more than 11 thousand 300 people lost their lives and more than 90 thousand 600 people recovered throughout the world.