ANKARA

Turkey will get through the coronavirus crisis much better than most countries, leading the world in global public health response, the country’s communications director said on Wednesday.

“Thanks to the decisive leadership of our President [Recep Tayyip] Erdogan from day one, Turkey has handled the coronavirus crisis in an exemplary manner. While the world has come under immense pressure by this unprecedented threat, decades-long healthcare investments are paying off,” Fahrettin Altun said on Twitter.

The government takes care of its citizens by mobilizing the healthcare system and supporting healthcare workers, he said, adding that Turkey treats all coronavirus patients

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