Türkiye registers 975 new coronavirus cases

By Burak Dag

ANKARA (AA) - Türkiye registered 975 new coronavirus infections over the past day, according to data released on Tuesday.

The Health Ministry said four related deaths and 946 recoveries were also recorded, while 128,854 tests were conducted.

To stem the spread of the virus, Türkiye has administered more than 147.7 million vaccine doses since launching an immunization drive in January 2021.

More than 57.84 million people have received their first jabs, while over 53.06 million are fully vaccinated.

This week, Tü​​​​​​​rkiye lifted the requirement to wear face masks on public transport, and thus hospitals are now the only places where wearing a protective covering is still required.

More than 529.5 million cases and over 6.28 million deaths have been reported in at least 192 countries and regions, according to the US-based Johns Hopkins University.