Table 1.

Some Precautionary Measures in Turkey.

Dates	Precautionary Measures
Mar 16	Schools went on spring break one week early.
Mar 17	Flights to 20 countries were canceled. Social areas excluding restaurants and shopping centers were closed.
Mar 19	All levels of education were suspended.
Mar 21	The flight ban to 46 countries was extended. All restaurants were closed except for takeaway services.
Mar 22	Curfews were imposed on citizens with chronic diseases and those aged 65 and over. Public employees were directed to work from home.
Mar 28	A partial curfew was declared in 12 districts. This was the first partial ban.
Apr 03	Travel restrictions were imposed in 31 cities and this restriction was extended for some time.
Apr 10	Curfews were declared in 31 cities between April 11 and 12. Later, curfews were applied for various periods (in April, May, and June), in various scopes (local and national), and are still in effect on weekends in all cities in Turkey.
May 04	Some exams at the national level were postponed.
Sep 04	Wedding ceremonies were banned.
Sep 12	Going outdoors was banned for those aged 65 and over.
Sep 20	Shift work was implemented.

Source: Morgan Stanley (2020), Official Gazette (2020).