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Published 17 May, 2020 08:02pm

Turkey’s senior citizens allowed out for second Sunday

Turkey’s senior citizens were allowed to leave their homes for a second time as the country continues to ease some coronavirus restrictions, AP reports.

People above 65 — the age group most at risk of developing serious Covid-19 symptoms — can be outside for six hours on Sunday, but their lockdown on other days continues, the Turkish health minister said.

He also urged them to wear masks and practice social distancing.

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