Turkey records 359 coronavirus cases and 4 deaths

Coronavirus cases in Turkey has jumped to 359 as death toll hit 4, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced late Thursday.

Unfortunately, an 85-year-old patient has succumbed to the disease. 168 out of 1981 tests came out as positive in last 24 hours, he said.

Turkey has taken several measures to stem the virus such as temporarily closing schools and universities, halting events and public activities, postponing foreign visits and barring spectators at sports events.

The Interior Ministry on Monday ordered all cafes, gyms, theaters, cinemas, performance centers, concert halls, wedding halls, music halls, pubs, taverns, shisha lounges, internet cafes, all types of game centers, amusement parks, pools, Turkish baths, saunas and spas to be closed as of Tuesday.