Recent Development
The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, delivered a
speech on April 3, 2020 announcing the additional measures the
government will undertake to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The
Ministry of Internal Affairs delivered to the provincial
governorships the Circular Regarding City Entry and Exit
Measurements and Age Limits No. 89789865-153
("Circular").
What Falls Within the Scope of the Additional Measures?
The Circular imposes the following actions.
1. In 30 metropolitan areas, including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir,
Antalya, Bursa, Adana, alongside Zonguldak:
- All entrances to and exits from these
cities through the sea, air and roads (e.g., by public transit,
private vehicles or foot) are temporarily prohibited as of 12:00 AM
on Friday, April 3, 2020 for 15 days.
