Healthcare professionals in Turkey have conducted a total of over 8.1 million tests to diagnose the novel coronavirus, the top health official said Wednesday.
“In total, more than 8 million tests have been carried out,” Fahrettin Koca said on Twitter.
Turkey confirmed 1,673 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the nationwide tally to 284,943, he said.
“WE SHOULD FOLLOW MEASURES TO PROTECT OUR LOVED ONES”
Meanwhile, the death toll rose to 6,837 as 55 more people lost their lives to the virus. Since Tuesday, over 111,100 coronavirus tests have been conducted across Turkey.
“If we all strictly follow the [protective] measures, we will be stronger against the virus. Let’s support this strength and protect our loved ones,” Koca said. Of those infected, 7.4% suffer from pneumonia, showed the ministry figures.
The number of patients in critical condition has meanwhile climbed to 1,181.
Earlier, Turkey’s Interior Ministry announced that measures taken against the pandemic would be inspected by local governors, mayors and neighborhood representatives with security forces across the country.