Turkey reports 127 new Coronavirus deaths; total tally soars to 2,017

Turkey’s health minister says a total of 2,017 people have died of coronavirus, with 127 new deaths in last 24 hours.

Fahrettin Koca, in figures tweeted Sunday, said 3,977 new infections were confirmed in past day, bringing total number to 86,306. Confirmed cases in Turkey have surpassed rates in neighboring Iran, according to John Hopkins University’s data on coronavirus pandemic.

minister also said 11,976 people have recovered so far in Turkey, including 1,523 in past 24 hours. A weekend lockdown in 31 Turkish provinces is nearing its end, after which people between s of 20 and 65 can move around. But government has urged people to stay at home and hopes rate of infections will reach its peak in coming days.

For most people, new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older ults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and could le to death.