Turkiye's coronavirus cases fall below 1,000 mark

The number of COVID-19 infections in Turkiye fell below the 1,000 mark on Sunday, as the health minister promised further easing of mask restrictions if the numbers remain the same for three consecutive days.

Report informs, citing Daily Sabah, that the Health Ministry confirmed 905 new COVID-19 infections, five related deaths and 1,019 recoveries in the last 24 hours. As many as 118,852 tests were conducted.

"The day we've been waiting for so long has come. The number of cases fell below 1,000. The number of deaths is 5. When the number of cases is below a thousand for three consecutive days, the use of masks will be optional, not mandatory, in public transportation!" Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Twitter.