Second Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in TRNC
A second tourist has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Ministry of Health has announced. The statement also stated that the number of coronavirus diagnoses had increased to two, and that no TRNC citizens have been diagnosed with coronavirus. The second case is the husband of a German tourist who reported herself to Famagusta Hospital […]
TRNC Bans Arrivals From 22 Countries Including UK
Deputy Prime Minister Kudret Ozersay has announced revised measures to be taken against the spread of the coronavirus. He left the ongoing cabinet meeting to make the announcement. Akyar and Yesilirmak border crossing points are closed until 22 March. Metehan/Kermiya, Ledra Palace and Beyarmudu crossing points will remain open, he said. In addition, visitors from […]
Streets Empty as Fears of Coronvirus Spreads
Fears of the spread of the coronavirus lead to panic buying yesterday. Today the streets are noticeably empty. Event the local hospital’s casualty department is quiet. Locals told Turkish Cypriot daily ‘Yeni Duzen’ that they did not feel confident about the measures taken by the government and explanations about the disease and countermeasures were in […]