Turkey disinfects all public places to prevent spread of coronavirus
Workers with protective coverall and masks spray disinfectant and clean public places in Turkey's eastern Mus province on March 18, 2020. Turkey has stepped up efforts to combat the deadly virus spraying by public places and public transportation vehicles across the country. Mosques, bus terminals, public transportation vehicles, schools, stadiums even streets and squares have been disinfected to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Weeks after most countries had dozens or hundreds of cases, and amid stringent measures to prevent its spread, Turkey announced the first case of the novel coronavirus early Wednesday, a man who had recently visited Europe. Since originating in Wuhan, China last December, coronavirus has spread to more than 100 countries. The global death toll is now almost 4,600, with more than 124,500 confirmed cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which has declared the outbreak a global pandemic.