Turkey Imposes New Virus Curbs to Save Summer Tourist Season
- Erdogan announces partial lockdown after cabinet meeting
- Cases have surged since restrictions were eased in early March
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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan imposed new restrictions to fight record-high coronavirus cases in an effort to save this summer’s crucial vacation season, warning that even tougher measures could follow if the outbreak isn’t slowed.
Erdogan ordered a two-week travel ban between cities, extended weekday curfews by two hours, and shut cafes and sports halls until mid-May after assessing options at a cabinet meeting.