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Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 6 and above must hold one of the following:

1. Certificate of full vaccination.
2. Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.
3. Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 7 days, for individuals aged 6-11 years old.
4. Certificate of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, valid for 72 hours, for individuals aged 12-17 years old.
5. Certificate of a negative PCR test, valid for 72 hours, or rapid antigen test, valid for 48 hours, for individuals aged 18 and over, and at least one dose of the vaccine where required by Decree.

According to the Ministerial Decision, only the following groups of citizens may be served through the mobile rapid antigen testing units:

• Minors up to 17 years old. It is understood that children aged 12-17 who do not have the consent of their parents/legal guardians for vaccination may carry out a rapid test free of charge through the programme of the Ministry of Health.
• Persons aged 18 years or over who cannot be vaccinated, provided they possess a medical certificate, and after their request has been examined by the Cyprus Medical Association and the Ministry of Health and has been approved. The approval must be presented to the testing unit. Pregnant women fall in this category, provided they possess a relevant approval from the ad hoc committee of the Cyprus Medical Association. 
• Persons who have been vaccinated with the 1st dose of the vaccine, only for the period required between the 1st and 2nd dose of the vaccine. For verification purposes the Vaccination Card must be presented.
• Persons who have completed their vaccination scheme and the period of 7 months has elapsed without receiving the booster dose, until further notice. For verification purposes the Vaccination Card must be presented.
• Persons who received the booster dose of the vaccine, but wish to take tests for health monitoring purposes or for other reasons. It is understood that the Vaccination Card must be presented.
• Persons holding a COVID-19 recovery certificate within the last 90 days but wish to take tests for health monitoring purposes or for other reasons. It is understood that the recovery certificate must be presented.

In addition to the above verification certificates, it is reminded that all citizens must carry proof of identity (e.g. Identity Card, Driver’s Licence, Passport, etc.), for identification purposes.

On Monday, 31 January 2022, the testing units under the control programme of the Ministry of Health, will be operating, only for the abovementioned groups of citizens, in the following areas: 

District	Location of testing units	Operating hours	Telephone
Lemesos (6 units)	My Mall Limassol (Entrance D, next to “Public” store)	8:30 am - 6 pm	94041843
	Pano Polemidia Cultural Events Hall	8:30 am - 6 pm	96659317
	Atlantica Oasis Hotel, Germasogeia (hotel lobby)	8:30 am - 6 pm	99790687
	Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK), ‘Tassos Papadopoulos’ building	7:30 am - 6 pm	94041843
	Former “Orphanides” Shopping Mall, Polemidia	8:30 am - 6 pm	77774400
	Conference Centre of Kolossi (close to Apostolos Loukas Church)	8:30 am - 6 pm	99177224
Larnaka (5 units)	Metropolis Mall (entrance 5, underground parking area)	8:30 am - 6 pm	94041843
	Multifunctional social centre of Larnaka (former Community Centre)	8:30 am - 6 pm	96678224
	Makariou Housing Community Council, Kamares area, Larnaka (5 Agios Vasileios Street)	8:30 am - 6 pm	99154344
	Former Cooperative Bank of Aradippou (parking area)	8:30 am - 6 pm	99969931
	Livadia Community Clinic	8:30 am - 6 pm	77774400
Lefkosia (17 units)	Mall of Cyprus (underground parking area)	8:30 am - 6 pm	99969931
	Nicosia Mall	8:30 am - 6 pm	96812424
	Agios Dometios Municipality (event hall)	8:30 am - 6 pm	94041843
	Agios Spyridonas Church, Lefkosia (behind the Police Station of Lykavitos)	8:30 am - 6 pm	96659317
	Agios Georgios Church, Latsia	8:30 am - 6 pm	94041843
	Panagia Evangelistria Church, Palouriotissa	8:30 am - 6 pm	96625766
	Tis tou Theou Sofias Church, Strovolos	8:30 am - 6 pm	99146623
	Dali Community Clinic	8:30 am - 6 pm	96659317
	Anthoupoli Old Community Clinic (next to the Community Council)	8:30 am - 6 pm	77774400
	Agios Charalambos Church hall, Geri (aftostegasi)	8:30 am - 6 pm	96678224
	Agios Demetrios Church, Akropolis	8:30 am - 6 pm	70000166
	Agios Andreas Church, Aglantzia	8:30 am - 6 pm	96659317
	Agia Paraskevi Church, Lakatamia	8:30 am - 6 pm	99742888
	Neo Plaza Retail and Fun Park, Kokkinotrimithia	2 pm - 6 pm	99476680
	Lakatamia Municipal Gallery	8:30 am - 6 pm	99965920
	European University Cyprus (cafeteria)	8:30 am - 6 pm	99154344
	Pyrgos Tyllirias Community Council	1:30 pm - 4 pm	77774400
Pafos (3 units)	Kings Avenue Mall, Pafos (main entrance)	8:30 am - 6 pm	94056785
	Town Hall Square (next to “Efseveia” Club)	8:30 am - 6 pm	94041843
	Hadjimitsi Residence (behind Geroskipou Municipal Hall)	8:30 am - 6 pm	94057623
Ammochostos (3 units)	Paralimni Municipal building (covered parking area)	8:30 am - 6 pm	94041843
	“Onisilos” Union, Sotira	8:30 am - 6 pm	96678224
	Frenaros Community Council	8:30 am - 6 pm	77774400

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