Inspections for coronavirus measures will be carried out today across all 81 provinces. According to the latest information, the Ministry of Interior has issued a circular to all 81 provincial governorships titled “Inspections Within the Scope of Coronavirus Measures.” The circular states that inspections will be conducted throughout these provinces. In the current period of controlled social life, the circular reinforces the core epidemic-fighting principles of hygiene, masks, and physical distancing, and specifies the particular measures required for each type of activity. The aim is to ensure that operations continue while complying with the rules and precautions that have been set.
Provincial governorships have been instructed to regularly check whether responsibilities outlined in the Coronavirus Scientific Committee’s guidelines are being fulfilled. Those guidelines detail the rules and precautions to be taken during the controlled social life period, and inspections are intended to monitor compliance with those measures.
Inspections to Be Held Today — Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Inspections scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, will follow the measures previously communicated to the provinces. The circular lists the types of workplaces and public areas where checks will be carried out. Inspections will focus on adherence to mask usage, physical distancing, hygiene practices, and any other sector-specific rules that apply. The units and venues to be inspected include:
- Commercial taxis
- Marketplace areas
- Specialty market zones
- Urban and intercity public transportation vehicles
- Mosques
- Restaurants
- Eateries
- Cafés
- Coffeehouses
- Reading rooms
- Cafeterias
- Country restaurants
- Tea gardens
- Coastal promenades
- Association premises
- Wedding and marriage ceremony venues
- Internet cafés, gaming halls, and electronic game venues
- Barbers, hairdressers, and beauty centers
- Shopping malls
- Parks and picnic areas
- Swimming pools
- Turkish baths (hamams)
- Saunas
- Spa and thermal facilities
- Spa and sports centers, cinemas
- Theaters and other cultural activity venues
- Amusement parks and theme parks
The inspections conducted by the Gendarmerie General Command and the General Directorate of Security will cover additional public spaces. Authorities will prepare the necessary plans to check mask use, physical distancing, and other applicable rules in these areas. Inspection teams will include representatives from relevant public institutions and professional chambers, ensuring that staff with expertise in each sector or venue take part in the checks. Areas subject to these additional inspections include:
- Urban and intercity public transportation vehicles
- Public parks where people gather
- Gardens
- Squares
- Main streets
- Side streets and similar public places
These coordinated inspections aim to reinforce compliance with the measures defined by health authorities and to support the safe continuation of daily life and economic activity. Local authorities and enforcement teams will apply the guidelines consistently to protect public health while allowing permitted services and venues to operate under the required precautions.