TURKEY. Istanbul. May 17, 2020. People sit on the benches and enjoy fresh weather near Bosphorus. Turkish authorities imposes lockdown during the weekends in Istanbul, which is the COVID-19 epicenter of the country with 60% of cases. People over the age of 65 across the country are allowed to leave their homes, remaining within walking distance and wearing masks, between 12 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time.