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Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Erdogan under pressure as coronavirus cases spike in Turkey

Erdogan under pressure as coronavirus cases spike in Turkey

by Gokan GUNES

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stepped up measures to stem rapidly growing coronavirus cases in Turkey but his refusal to impose a full lockdown to keep the economy afloat is drawing criticism.

With gatherings banned, restrictions on intercity trips, and the obligation to wear masks almost anywhere, Erdogan has imposed a series of tough measures but thus far resisted calls for a complete confinement.

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