A man suffering from Leukemia in Turkey has tested positive for coronavirus 78 times in the past 14 months but has remained cheerful and hopes to get well soon. Muzaffer Kayasan, 56, was detected with the virus in November 2020 as he spent nine months in a hospital and five months alone battling the virus at home in Istanbul.

Leukemia patient from Turkey tests Covid positive 78 times in over a year

Turkey has eased quarantine rules for travelers from India from today, in a move that will help increase people to people engagement. One of the key relaxations will be for people who have been vaccinated with Covishield — both doses will be exempted from mandatory quarantine.

Turkey eases quarantine rules for travelers from India

A COVID-19 vaccine developed by China's Sinovac Biotech is 91.25% effective, the interim data from a late-stage trial in Turkey has said. Researchers in Brazil, which is also running a final Phase III trial of the vaccine, said on Wednesday the shot was more than 50% effective, but withheld full results at the company's request, raising questions about transparency.

China's Sinovac COVID vaccine 91.25% effective in late trials, Turkey says

As several countries in Europe continue to be in various stages of lockdown, Turkey's capital entered its first full weekend lockdown since May amid growing coronavirus cases.

Turkey enters weekend lockdown as Europe grapples with virus

Turkey's sports minister on Thursday said that he was "confident" that the Champions League finals will still be held in Istanbul despite coronavirus pandemic. UEFA could decide during an Executive Committee meeting scheduled to be held on June 17.

Turkey 'confident' that Istanbul will host the Champions League finals despite coronavirus situation

Turkey has detained 64 people over "provocative and baseless" social media posts about the new coronavirus pandemic, the interior ministry said. The ministry did not give details but there have been instances in other countries of misinformation shared online including in Indonesia and the United States.

64 people detained in Turkey over 'provocative' coronavirus posts