ANKARA
Turkey’s Interior Ministry issued a circular Wednesday on measures that will be taken against the novel coronavirus during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
According to the circular, events as well as tents where people gather for iftar, or breaking their fast, which may attract large groups of people will not be allowed.
The ministry said all necessary precautions will be taken during iftar and sahur – the meal before starting to fast — to maintain social distancing outdoors.
The temporary closure of streets that may be crowded during iftar and sahur times will be evaluated within the scope
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