Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said: “The curfew is only for 48 hours and businesses such as bakeries and pharmacies will continue their activities during this curfew.”
On his Twitter account, Altun made the following remarks:
“The curfew that will be implemented in 31 provinces as of this night is only for 48 hours, and businesses that will meet the urgent or basic needs of our citizens such as bakeries, pharmacies will continue their activities during this curfew.
We kindly request that all our citizens living in these 31 provinces comply with the curfew that will be enforced at the weekend without panicking and beforehand avoid any behaviors that will lead to a decrease in social distance.”