In pictures: Covid-19 curfew observed in 31 Turkish cities
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In pictures: Covid-19 curfew observed in 31 Turkish citiesMillions of people across several cities obeyed a two-day curfew imposed to halt spread of deadly coronavirus disease that has claimed over 1,000 lives in country.
Pigeons are seen at empty Taksim Square after a two-day curfew imposed to stem the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Istanbul, Turkey on April 12, 2020. / AA
By Ayşe Nur Dok
April 12, 2020

Istanbul, Ankara and other major Turkish cities remained locked down for two days in a curfew imposed to combat the spread of the coronavirus. 

Turkey ordered citizens to stay at home for 48 hours across 31 cities starting midnight Friday till Sunday midnight.

Bakeries, pharmacies and health facilities were among places excluded from the ban, enabling people to meet essential needs.

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