In a new directive, the country’s interior ministry called the steps that apply until June 1 a “gradual normalisation”. Shopping centres will be able to reopen and restaurants can offer takeaway in addition to delivery, but cafes and gyms remain closed. Intercity travel during curfews is subject to permission. New infections and Covid deaths exploded after Turkey lifted most restrictions in March, prompting the government to introduce a full lockdown at the end of April. Turkey’s president said the Covid restrictions aim to reduce new cases to below 5,000 a day so the country’s vital tourism industry is not devastated for the second summer in a row.

Source: Irish Independent May 16, 2021 09:01 UTC