Turkey to impose holiday curfew on Christmas

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reported that the positive impact of the covid-19 measures has become clearer, and there will be a 4-day restriction on the new year to strengthen the gains made. Thursday, December January 31 from 9 p.m. to January 4, 5 a.m. the curfew limit will be applied non-stop, Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters after a Cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara.

An additional circular on the “Covid-19 outbreak” prepared by the Ministry of the interior was published. During the 4-day curfew restriction that will be applied at the beginning of the year, the procedures and principles set out in the scope of the previously published circular will apply.

On the economic effects of the pandemic, Erdogan stressed that the Turkish economy stands ready to face down tough tests and navigate various scenarios. He said to benefit from emerging opportunities and Turkey will continue its reform program to improve the investment climate and address investors' doubts, he added.

The virus has claimed more than 1.61 million lives in 191 countries and regions since first being detected in Wuhan, according to research the US’ Johns Hopkins University.