Turkey records highest daily toll of Corona virus infections since June

On Aug 16, 2020 1:28 AM

SANAA, Aug. 16 (YPA) – Turkey on Saturday announced the highest daily toll of corona virus infections since June.

Turkish Health Minister Fakhreddin Goja said in a tweet that the number of new cases increased by 1,256 infections and 21 deaths.

This brings the total number of victims in Turkey to 278,117 infections and 5,955 deaths since the epidemic began.

The authorities lifted partial public isolation measures on June 1, and plan to reopen schools next month.

E.M