Precautionary measures are being increased against the corona virus outbreak, which has so far killed thousands of people. At the recommendation of the Science Board, the ministry is increasing the number of tests and expanding the number of laboratories that can be carried out in an effort to contain the spread of the virus in the country.

The coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have spread to Turkey when its first case was officially confirmed on March 11. The country’s Health Minister Koca reported that total number of confirmed cases and deaths rose to 670 and 9, respectively on Friday. (ILKHA)