In pictures: Covid-19 curfew observed in 31 Turkish cities

Millions 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.

By Ayşe Nur Dok
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

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.