Lockdown should continue

[Butterflyaway]

Akıncı: This cautious attitude should be maintained until the end of April.
Thursday 9 April 2020

Presidency hosted an important meeting today…



President Mustafa Akıncı met with Prime Minister Ersin Tatar and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kudret Özersay. During the meeting, the situation and predicted developments regarding the coronavirus outbreak were evaluated.

Making a statement after the meeting, which lasted approximately 1 hour, President Mustafa Akıncı said that both the Presidential Health Advisory Board and the Economic Advisory Board shared the findings.

Stating that the process should be carried out in cooperation and step by step in solidarity, Akıncı stated that the humanity of the whole world was going through a difficult process.



Akıncı pointed out that this epidemic is their greatest wish to end soon, “but it seems that this will not be a snap. Those days will be reached step by step with the measures to be taken. ”

Noting that the process should continue without compromise, Akıncı said that more tests should be done ...

Akıncı pointed out that people should continue to stay at home, and those who have to leave the house should be obliged to wear a mask, and those who have the disease can infect others without symptoms, but this can be prevented by wearing a mask.

Akıncı stated that he shared his views on the point of not going to normal life in the meeting and stated that it is the priority that these measures should be taken in order to protect the health despite the passage of a troubled period.

Akıncı also stated that this cautious attitude should be maintained until the end of April.

Stating that this was not true about the interruption regarding local administrations, Akıncı also mentioned the information that he received some problems in organizations such as food aid and called for further organization.

Noting that a new training calendar is also required, Akıncı said that he shared a proposal with the government that internal resources as well as external resources could be mobilized.

Noting that there is a need for cooperation and solidarity in all areas, Akıncı reminded that it is necessary to listen to expert opinions especially in this process.

Akıncı said, "Do not leave the precaution, stay at home."

On the raider question, he stated that there were not many villages at some point in the country and said, “Oh, but there is no relaxation. The event is not over. ” (BRT)

[frontalman]

We've accepted this is bound to happen. Our neighbour allows his child to play in the streets with children from at least two other local families. I guess he thinks children can't possibly transmit this virus. Stupid but there you go. We haven't been out shopping since Saturday and we will have enough to keep us until at least Monday if we choose. Problem is I feel that the longer we delay, the riskier it will be once we do go out (or should I say I), given that new cases are emerging. Those of us with large gardens and a bit of space around us are the lucky ones. Get well soon to all those who have been struck down with this thing, whether it is down to bad luck or otherwise.

[Chriswright03]

If the lock down was to stop now I would be both surprised and anxious. We are nowhere near the end of this and if we stop the precautions too soon we just risk undoing what we have as a community achieved despite the hindrance of those who think they now better. I am pleased that it is to continue for a while longer but also well aware many are suffering financially and may never recover. It is a tricky one for anyone to decide when to open up everywhere but I don't believe this is the time yet.