FILE PHOTO: A health care member is seen at work at a COVID-19 laboratory of the Akdeniz University in Antalya, Turkey. /VCG
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday announced new coronavirus restrictions as the country seeks to contain the virus.
The new restrictions that are set to take effect on April 29 include, "full closure" from April 29 evening to May 17, restrictions on intercity travel and a closure of in-person learning.
By Monday, Turkey had reported 4,629,969 COVID-19 infections with 38,358 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Johns Hopkins University.
The caseload is the sixth-highest globally, only shadowed by tallies recorded by the United States, India, Brazil, France and Russia.
Earlier this month, Erdogan also announced other restrictions and a partial lockdown for the first two weeks of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan to contain the surge in infections.
Cafes and restaurants were only be allowed to offer delivery and takeout services, while wedding halls, sports centers, and game halls remained shut until the end of Ramadan.
Turkey has administered more than 21 million coronavirus vaccine shots since it began its mass vaccination campaign in mid-January.
(With input from agencies)