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To Wear or Not To Wear… a Face Mask in Marmaris

To Wear or Not to Wear a Face Mask that is the question Face masks were made mandatory in Marmaris and all of Turkey on April 03 2020. The fines for not wearing a mask varied from 250 TL up to 1000 TL. Everyone without an exception had to wear a mask in any crowded places, markets, village markets, public transport, as well as private transport. Up until today June 06th 2020 the city of Marmaris required citizens to wear masks in public places, including seaside promenade and the beach. To ease the restrictions the beach and sea access was allowed as of June 01st. The Authorities of Marmaris have taken it further to allow visiting the seaside and the beach without face masks. Previously Marmaris lockdown was lifted for retailers, restaurateurs, hairdressers, and kindergartens. Marmaris Beach Rules are changing daily, subject to local officials and may be moderated to Click here for details >>
Dr Fahrettin Koca the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic
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Is Marmaris COVID-19 Free? Part 2

Is Marmaris COVID-19 Free? Part 2 Our resort of Marmaris has remained COVID-19 free for most part of the summer. The Minister of Health Dr. Fahrettin Koca’s Tweet on August 2 said that the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic has reached the coast. He asked to be very careful on holiday. It is true in light of the Kurban Bayramı (Sacrifice Feast) and long awaited summer holidays when thousands of people hit the coast early August. Dr. Fahrettin Koca @drfahrettinkoca August 2 Tweet: ‘Birinci dalga sahillere indi. Tatilde dikkatli olalım.’ In the span of a week and a half, the number of coronavirus cases in the coastal towns have increased, yet officials are saying this is still the first wave of the pandemic. This virus is highly contagious — and how easily people can infect others without symptoms, thus the health officials are giving warnings that the whole situation Click here for details >>
Marmaris reports first COVID-19 death
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Marmaris reports first COVID-19 death

Marmaris reported its first death from novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in August 2020, this is the first death in our small town, announced by the Mayor of Marmaris Mr Mehmet Oktay on the local TV channel Kanal48. He was deeply saddened to speak about the death of a Marmaris local and expressed his condolences to the family. He went further on to warn the residents and visitors of Marmaris to take the situation very seriously and comply with the issued requirements, precautions and measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. This is the first death associated with COVID-19 in Marmaris, the coastal tourist resort of 98 thousand population and zero COVID-19 cases to mid summer. Learn about ‘Safe Areas’ on the application developed by Turkish Ministry of Health https://hayatevesigar.saglik.gov.tr/index-eng.html ready to download on GooglePlay. If you need any help please email info@marmarisinfo.com The Ministry of Interior announced they will be Click here for details >>
Marmaris by evening
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Part 2 / Should I cancel my holiday to Marmaris because of coronavirus ?

Part 2 / Should I cancel my holiday to Marmaris because of coronavirus ? The weekend is here and we continue to collect more facts and photos to help you measure all pros and cons of a holiday to Marmaris. Good to see there is no panic going on around Marmaris, instead the local people are enjoying warmer weather these days. The waterfront is busy and all cafes, bars and restaurants are open. The shopping is nothing different from the usual weekend shopping, families are out to buy the weekly supplies. Noone is attacking the shops or buying in bulk unless it is a local business like a small market or a local restaurant. Yes, there is one major change which is going to be hard to get over: no more hugs or kisses, people are avoiding any physical contact with each other, which was and still is part of Click here for details >>
Corona virus disinfection in Marmaris
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Should I cancel my holiday to Marmaris because of coronavirus?

Should I cancel my holiday to Marmaris because of coronavirus? Should I cancel my holiday to Marmaris because of coronavirus? – a question that is haunting you for a few weeks now. Did we guess right? You could be thinking or have already begun to discuss this matter. We understand your concerns and have started to freely share information about our resort for the sake of your holiday. Earlier this week we have shared the information about the precautionary measure introduced by the Turkish authorities including some restrictions on entry for travellers with recent travel history in certain countries due to coronavirus outbreaks in those countries. The current situation in Marmaris is normal, supermarkets have plenty of supplies, food and drink as before. Everywhere is busy with renovations and all the usual preparation for the season. As measures of precaution Marmaris municipality postponed exhibitions, performances and public events. Bars, restaurants, Click here for details >>
Marmaris Cruise Port
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Republic of Turkey government response

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Republic of Turkey government response Coronavirus (COVID-19): Republic of Turkey government response, The government has published increased precautions against coronavirus in Turkish Republic and have temporarily forbidden entry to Turkey for Chinese, South Korean, Italian, Iran and Iraq nationals. Any other nationals will be refused entry if they traveled to any of these 5 countries within 14 days before the date of entry to Turkey. These travel restrictions are valid until further official notice. Dünya’da yaşanmakta olan CORONA Virüsü nedeniyle; Ülkemize aşağıdaki milliyetlerin vatandaşlarının girişi ikinci bir bilgilendirmeye kadar YASAKLANMIŞTIR. Rodos’tan Marmaris’e ve Kos’tan Bodrum’a bilet satışlarınızı bu milliyetler için durdurmanızı ve satış kanallarınızda/web sitenizde bununla ilgili gerekli bilgilendirilmelerin önemle yapılmasını rica ederiz. • Çin • Güney Kore • İtalya • İran • Irak Diğer ülke vatandaşlarının da 14 gün süreyle bu 5 ülkeye giriş / çıkış yapmamış olması gerekmektedir. Коронавирус COVID-19: Меры предотвращения, принятые правительством Республики Турции Click here for details >>