Turkey: Officials leave food at park, gardens for stray animals amid lockdown

Amid coronavirus lockdown, Turkey officials are leaving food out for stray animals on a regular basis so that y don’t go hungry. According to a local Turkish media outlet, Interior Ministry issued circular outlining plans to help homeless animals affected by lockdown measures. authorities have teamed up local ministration to leave food at designated locations so that animals are t starving. 

While speaking to media outlet, ministry said that food and water will be left at parks, gardens and animal shelters for street animals. Turkey, which has more than 61,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, has strict lockdown measures due to which several animals in country are receiving less food. Caring for needy animals is also a part of Turkish culture and society and in a bid to help m during unprecedented times, authority has decided to provide food for m. 

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Precautionary measures 

Meanwhile, with an increasing number of cases and with almost 1,296 deaths, Turkey government is doing everything to contain spre of dely virus. country reportedly also launched a programmed to provide all nationals free surgical masks as well. According to an international media report, Turkey launched a website where citizens can register to receive five free surgical masks per week, which will web delivered by national postal service.

While speaking to an international media outlet, Turkey President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said that country has eugh mask stock and production plans for all of citizens until outbreak ends. He furr ded that country is determined to provide free masks to all citizens and official residents. As per reports, Erdogan also banned sale of masks amid accusations of price-gouging. 

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Furrmore, Turkey also ordered schools to shut down and furr also ordered residents over 65 years or under 20 years to remain confined to ir homes. However, Erdogan reportedly also vowed to keep wheels of production and several businesses, factories and construction sites to remain operational. Furrmore, Turkey also anunced construction of two 1,000-bed hospitals to treat coronavirus patients in Istanbul, which is hardest-hit city but pandemic. 

As per reports, country has also barred entry and exits from 31 Turkish cities, except for transportation of essential goods. government officials have also vised public to stay at home, however, also resisted calls to impose a total lockdown in country. Erdogan’s government has also received criticism from opposition parties who have demanded more stringent lockdown measures. 

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