Turkey's daily COVID-19 cases rise to 19,761 -ministry

Turkey's new coronavirus cases jumped to 19,761 on Tuesday, the highest since early May, from 16,809 a day earlier, according to health ministry data that also showed a daily death toll of 51 people.

Daily COVID-19 infections surged in recent weeks from a low of 4,418 on July 4 after all restrictions were lifted. (Writing by Ezgi Erkoyun Editing by Chris Reese)