worldUpdated: Sep 12, 2020 18:44 ISTThe governor of Istanbul has banned boating companies from hosting weddings and similar gatherings as part of new measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 in Turkey’s most populous city. The governor’s office also reintroduced a ban on concerts and festivals in open spaces. Coronavirus infections and deaths began increasing in Turkey after the government loosened restrictions on public activity in June, returning to levels last seen in mid-May. Officials have cited engagement parties and weddings as a key source for new infections and introduced restrictions on social gatherings. On Saturday, Turkish soccer team Besiktas announced that technical director Sergen Yalcin had tested positive for the coronavirus during a check ahead of the club’s next match.

Source: Hindustan Times September 12, 2020 11:54 UTC