According to the data obtained from Wuhan city of China (72 thousand 314 patients until February 11, 2020), the mortality rate of patients with COVID-19 with cardiovascular disease is 10.5%, while this rate is 7.3% for those with diabetes; 6.3% in patients with chronic lung disease; 6% in patients with hypertension and 5.6% in cancer patients. In 74% of patients who died due to COVID-19 (481 patients until March 20) in Italy, hypertension was reported as the additional disease; In the USA, diabetes (457 patients until 31 March, who was admitted to intensive care), with 32%, took the first place as an additional disease. Of course, this rate varies from country to country. According to the statement of Health Minister Dr. Fahrettin Koca on April 1, 2020; 79.5% of patients who died in our country due to COVID-19 were observed to be over 60 years old. In addition, in this statement, when we look at the additional diseases of patients who lost their lives, hypertension ranks first with a rate of 68.8%. In 63.3% of the patients who are being treated in intensive care, hypertension is another common disease.

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Assist. Prof. Sevda Türen

Faculty of Health Science

Information is taken by HASUDER (Public Health Experts Association) COVID-19 page, supported by Public Health Specialist Assist. Prof. Meltem Akın Dikleli, faculty member of the Faculty of Health Sciences of our university.

World Health Organization (WHO);

-WHO reported COVID-19 cases in three new countries/regions/localities. (Malawi, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba and the Falkland Islands.)

- Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr. Etienne called on the private sector to cooperate with Latin American and Caribbean countries to deal with COVID-19. To read the call...

- PAHO has created a new searchable database containing the latest guidance and research on the covid-19 outbreak from the Americas and other affected countries around the world. To reach the data base...

- China's experience is now helping countries at the start of the COVID-19 cycle better plan their responses, as China moves from a 2-month limitation phase to a slowdown phase. This was assessed in an interview with WHO China representative Dr. Gauden Galea. To read the interview...

It was emphasized that countries should end the restrictions because cases worldwide are over 1 million and deaths over 50 thousand, and that the best way to mitigate the economic effects of the restrictions is to attack the virus with an aggressive and comprehensive package of measures. To read the statement...

- The WHO has published a new technical guide proposing universal access to public hand hygiene stations and mandating that they be used in and out of any public or private commercial building and any public transport facility. It also recommends that health facilities should improve access to hand hygiene and practice of hand hygiene. To get to the guide...

- WHO/Europe received a 30 million euro contribution from the European Commission for the 6 member states of the WHO euro zone-Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine - to meet the urgent needs of the countries in their struggle against COVID-19. To read the statement...

- WHO published “disability cases during the Covid-19 outbreak”, which included measures for the disabled. To read the proclamation...

- WHO launched the #Healthyathome campaign, which includes tips on staying physically active, taking care of our mental health, quitting smoking and healthy parenting, to help stay healthy at home. For more detailed information...

-It is everyone's job to support and protect the elderly: although all age groups are at risk of contracting COVID-19, the elderly are at risk of developing serious illness. WHO Europehere Regional Director Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge’s statement to read...

- As cases begin to escalate in the Southeast Asian region, the Regional Director, Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh held a virtual meeting with Regional Health Ministers calling for a stronger social approach. For meeting details...

- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called for funds for priority public health measures to help Latin American and Caribbean countries. The funds will be used to implement PAHO's COVID-19 Intervention Strategy. To read the call...

- Ports, airports and land crossings require careful monitoring. The WHO has set up two online interactive courses to provide guidance for the management of sick passengers and the management of COVID-19 cases or outbreaks on ships. To get to the courses...

In a press release by the WHO, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that there are 3 key areas for countries to focus on;

1) We call on all countries to ensure that basic public health measures are fully funded, including case-finding, testing, contact monitoring, data collection, communication and information campaigns.

2) We also call on countries and partners to strengthen the foundations of Health Systems. The implication is that health workers must be paid their salaries and that health organizations must provide reliable funding for their purchase of basic medical supplies.

3) We call on all countries to remove the financial barriers to treatment. If people delay or give up treatment because they can't afford it, they will not only harm themselves, they will make the covid-19 epidemic harder to control and put society at risk. For more detailed information...


The United Nations (UN);

Secretary General António Guterres called for an immediate “global ceasefire” around the world. In his statement;

- The world is facing a common enemy; The COVID-19 outbreak attacked everyone relentlessly without recognizing nation, ethnicity, sect or belief,

- Meanwhile, armed conflicts that are breaking the world prevent the efforts to respond effectively to COVID-19,

- The heaviest price is paid by defenseless women and children, the disabled, those who are pushed out of society and those who are displaced,

- Health systems have collapsed,

- Health workers, whose numbers are already low, stated that they are frequently targeted. For more information...

Presidency:

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, declared in his address to the nation,

1)The fact we producing the basic tools which are necessary to combat the epidemic, including Mask, test kit, cleaning materials, have saved us from absolute foreign dependency,

2)He said that there are a few people who do not comply with the basic rules such as social isolation, social distance, cleanliness, and that they may have to gradually turn the rules that must be applied voluntarily.

-The President announced that new measures were taken as of 4 March at 00.00 as part of the fight against the epidemic.

In this context;

1) Zonguldak, where lung diseases are common with 30 major cities of our country, has been closed to vehicle entry-exit with certain exceptions. Except for the logistics vehicles of the sectors specified in the circular of the Ministry of the Interior, there will be no entry-exit to these cities. Transit of those who carry out freight and permitted passenger transportation in the country and international freight transportation will continue in these cities.

2) Provincial pandemics and provincial sanitation boards can further expand these measures according to the needs of their city.

3) The ban on vehicle entry-exit in Zonguldak with 30 major cities will be implemented for 15 days in the first place, and the period will be extended if necessary.

4) Curfew previously applied over 65 years of age will be applied for under 20s. Those born on January 1, 2000 and above will not be able to go out on the streets just like the age of 65.

5) For citizens who have to go out, everyone will be required to wear masks in all areas where people such as market places and markets are located. Similar measures will be taken at workplaces where people continue to work collectively.

6) It will not be able to meet in a crowded place in all public places, including the streets, and social distance will be obeyed in at least 3 steps. Administrative and judicial penalties will be applied without hesitation to those who insist on not acting in line with the warnings.

- President Erdogan stated that the purpose of these prohibitions is to ensure that citizens go out on the streets only to work or provide basic supplies, and to ensure that everyone stays in their homes.

-Erdogan, thanking the healthcare professionals, stated that he will never forget the sacrifice of all healthcare professionals, from the doctor of our nation to his nurse, from his technician to the cleaning staff.

- Erdogan also announced that Professor Doctor Cemil Taşçıoğlu, who died due to COVID-19, would give his name to Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital and that the hospital would be called Professor Doctor Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital.

Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health:

-Healthcare Assessment Guide with COVID-19 Theme updated. Click here for the guide...
- Minister Dr. Fahrettin Koca made video conferences with 81 provincial health managers. In the meeting, the studies conducted in the provinces against the Covid-19 outbreak were evaluated and the condition of the patients, treatment protocols, intensive care occupancy rates and current needs were discussed... Click here for further information...

Republic of Turkey Ministry of Public Affairs:

- The Ministry sent an additional circular with exceptions to 81 provincial governorships to ensure unity of practice for young people between the ages of 18 and 20 under the curfew. According to this,

1) Those who are civil servants, contracted personnel or workers in public institutions and organizations,

2) Those who have a regular job in the private sector and document this situation with a social security registration document,

3) It will be exempted from the curfew of seasonal agricultural workers, who have an important function in terms of sustainability of agricultural production.

These exceptions will not apply to those born (after the age of 18) after 01.01.2002. Click here for further information...

- The ministry asked the governorships to comply with the following regulations in its circular issued for street animals that had difficulty in finding food due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

1) Feeding, and water regularly to the points determined in the living areas of street animals such as parks and gardens, especially animal shelters,

2) Disinfection of animal habitats,

3) To increase the sensitivity of citizens on this issue. Click here for further information...

-The Ministry announced that a measure package under the name of Economic Stability Shield Package Support Program has been put into effect to alleviate the socio-economic burden on the citizens, and within the scope of this support, 2 million 111 thousand household will be paid thousand Turkish Liras in the first stage. Click here for further information...

-Those with curfews or citizens with hearing and speech impairments who have chronic illness will be able to communicate their needs to the authorities by calling the Disabled 112 application. 112 Emergency Call Center employees prepared an informative video for hearing and speech impaired citizens who were covered by the curfew due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Click here for further information...

Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

- It was announced that 156 Turkish citizens abroad died due to COVID-19. Click here for further information...

Republic of Turkey Ministry of Forestry and Agriculture:

By the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks (DKMP),

- In order not to neglect street animals for any reason and not to be left hungry and thirsty, all precautions will be taken and necessary controls will be meticulously provided,

- Provided by Provincial Branch Directorates that citizens aged 65 and over who have difficulties in feeding their animals, will be assisted in the care of their animals... Click here for further information...

Republic of Turkey Minstry of Youth and Sports:

- As of April 2, 2020, the fees paid by students who live in dormitories under the Credit Dormitories General Directorate and paid the dormitory fee in March started to be returned; It is stated that students will not be charged for April, May and June... Click here for further information...