Turkish-Armenian deputy of the Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party of Turkey Garo Paylan has responded to the report of the first case of coronavirus in the country.

On his Twitter blog, Garo Paylan called on the relevant authorities to close kindergartens and discontinue classes in schools and universities for 15 days in order to fight against the spread of the coronavirus and ensure citizens’ safety.

Today, the Turkish health minister reported the first case of coronavirus in Turkey.