Erdogan says life in Turkey could return to normal by late May
The Turkish president also said the country was facing its biggest economic crisis since World War II.
Turkey could return to business as usual after the end of Ramadan in late May, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said as the number of coronavirus cases in the country neared 100,000.
“We aim to ensure the highest level of compliance with the measures throughout the month of Ramadan, and hopefully, the transition of our country to normal life after the feast,” he said during a video meeting of party officials Tuesday.
Erdogan said the difference between Turkey and “other countries is that we have both a strong health infrastructure and take the necessary precautions over time.” He said Turkey was facing its biggest economic crisis since World War II.
Turkish health officials have reported 98,674 confirmed coronavirus cases in the country, with a death toll of 2,376. The number puts Turkey ahead of China, which previously had the most confirmed COVID-19 cases outside of Europe and the United States.
