Turkish authorities decide to tighten lockdown

In Turkey, new restrictions due to the CORONAVIRUS situation will come into force on May 7, according to which only basic food and hygiene products are allowed to be sold in stores. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country.

“From Friday, May 7, 2021, only pet food, food and cosmetics (excluding perfumes and cosmetics), and cleaning products will be sold in supermarkets (including chains and supermarkets)," the ministry said in a statement.

The authorities clarified that in addition to the previously introduced restriction on the sale of ALCOHOL, a ban on the sale of electronics, toys, stationery, clothing, car accessories, utensils and garden supplies is also added.

At the end of April, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the introduction of a complete lockdown in the country. Explaining the need for a lockdown, Erdogan said that the country needs to reduce the daily increase in the number of infected people to less than 5,000. The lockdown is expected to last until May 17.