Travel

26
Apr 2021
18:02 UTC

Turkey Tactical: Government to impose nationwide lockdown from April 29 to May 17; adhere to government instructions

Please be advised:

  • Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, announced that a nationwide lockdown will be implemented between 19:00 (local time), on April 29 and 05:00, on May 17.
  • All workplaces will be required to suspend their activities for the duration of the lockdown, except for those that will be given approval by the Interior Ministry. 
  • All intercity travel will require a special permit from the authorities.
  • Intercity public transportation will be limited to 50 percent capacity.
  • The measure is being taken to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Turkey between 19:00 (local time), on April 29 and 05:00, on May 17 are advised to adhere to government instructions and take necessary precautions to ensure business continuity due to the imposition of a nationwide lockdown during this period. 

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Nationwide; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed

Please be advised:

  • Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, announced that a nationwide lockdown will be implemented between 19:00 (local time), on April 29 and 05:00, on May 17.
  • All workplaces will be required to suspend their activities for the duration of the lockdown, except for those that will be given approval by the Interior Ministry. 
  • All intercity travel will require a special permit from the authorities.
  • Intercity public transportation will be limited to 50 percent capacity.
  • The measure is being taken to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Turkey between 19:00 (local time), on April 29 and 05:00, on May 17 are advised to adhere to government instructions and take necessary precautions to ensure business continuity due to the imposition of a nationwide lockdown during this period. 

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Nationwide; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed