While the traffic density was around 65% during working hours before the government closed schools, density was 27% March 16, the day schools were closed.<\/p>\n
With decreasing density, there has been a significant reduction in the number of fatalities, injuries and damaged property from accidents.<\/p>\n
Between March 5 – 15 in Istanbul, 790 accidents occurred with one fatality, 240 involved injuries and 549 saw damages to property.<\/p>\n
That is compared to the March 16 – 26 period where 520 accidents were recorded.<\/p>\n
The 11-day data before and after coronavirus measures were implemented, accidents dipped 34%.<\/p>\n
Turkey has taken a host of measures in its economy, trade, education and health sectors to stem the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n
After first appearing in Wuhan, China, in December, the virus, officially known as COVID-19, has spread to at least 175 countries and regions, according to data compiled by U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University.<\/p>\n
Data shows more than 590,000 cases have been reported worldwide, with the death toll nearing 27,000 but close to 131,000 recoveries.<\/p>\n
Italy, China, Iran, and Spain had seen the most deaths from the virus known as COVID-19.
\nDespite the rising number of cases, a vast majority of those infected with the virus suffer mild symptoms and recover.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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