121 new virus deaths in Turkey as infection rate slows

Turkey's health minister said Saturday that 121 more people have died of COVID-19, with total deaths standing at 1,890.

Fahrettin Koca shared figures on Twitter, saying 3,783 more people were infected with coronavirus. total number of confirmed infections is 82,329.

“Despite an increase in tests, re's a decrease in number of new cases,” Koca tweeted and urged: “Precaution, treatment.” Nearly 600,000 people have been tested so far, according to figures.

He also said 1,822 patients h recovered in past 24 hours, bringing that number to 10,453.

Also Saturday, interior ministry extended for 15 days a ban on entering and leaving 31 provinces by land, air or sea. se provinces, including Istanbul and capital, Ankara, are on a weekend lockdown to prevent spre of COVID-19.

While people infected with coronavirus often experience mild or moderate symptoms, possible complications like pneumonia can put ir lives at risk.