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Türkiye’s Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic

No citizen has complained that they had been subjected to ill-treatment due
to non-compliance. During this period, such cases have never been observed.

To eliminate the economic setbacks faced by the citizens due to the
response, campaigns and economic policies have been developed during the
response to prevent the pandemic from causing irrecoverable damages to
society. Again, during the response, to keep the mental health of the society
intact, curfew restrictions and social isolation measures have been realized
while making proportionate, reasonable, and detailed exceptions. For example,
curfews were only declared on the weekends so that economic activities would
not be disrupted. In addition, the fact that bakeries were open, and exceptions
were made for agricultural workers, health workers and public officials reveals
that the measures were elaborately prepared. This has minimized the side
effects of the measures taken within the scope of the response.

It has been observed that the measures taken during the fight against the
pandemic are carried out in line with the law in a proportionate, acceptable
level and form. The management of the response has been beneficial because
the government has made sure that the public order is not disturbed, and it has
carried out all its functions without disruption.
1.7. Participatory Response to the Pandemic

While combating the pandemic, Türkiye has attached great importance to
citizens’ faith, trust, and participation in the response.

It has always based the administrative measures on the recommendations
of the Scientific Board and shown that everyone, including those who manage
the process, must comply with the measures taken, and that there are essential
exceptions in practice. Thanks to a transparent management process, sincere
information exchange and important contribution of the media, citizens have
been convinced that the fight against the pandemic can only be achieved
through social isolation and self-quarantine measures.

People’s faith in the response and trust in the team managing the response
have made the whole society a part and supporter of the response. This way, it
has been easier to notice the incorrect methods and wrong actions immediately.

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