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14-03-2020 19:30
Directives of the Ministry of Interior for the entry between the areas under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the occupied areas
As of 1:00 am of March 15th, 2020 and up until 1:00 am of March 30th, 2020, entry is allowed only for persons belonging in the below categories:Cypriot citizens (Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots)Legal residents in the areas under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of CyprusNationals of European Union member states must present travel documents proving entry form legal points of entry and utility bills proving their legal residence.Third-country nationals must pre...
13-03-2020 23:52
Measures announced by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Μr Nicos Anastasiades, with regard to tackling Coronavirus
A. From 1 a.m. of 15 March and for a period of 15 days in the first phase, the prohibition of entry to any citizen - regardless of nationality - who does not fall into the following categories:• Cypriot citizens.• Legal residents in the Republic of Cyprus.• European nationals or third-country nationals working in the Republic.• Nationals of countries who are in a designated diplomatic service or mission under bilateral or international conventions.• Individual cases of Europea...
13-03-2020 21:14
The President of the Republic addresses the Cyprus people on the issue of Coronavirus
My fellow citizens,I am aware of the strong feelings of concern and insecurity that each and every one of you is experiencing as a result of the rapid spread of the new epidemic that is affecting all of humanity indiscriminately.For this reason, I am addressing all of you this evening, every Cypriot citizen and every legal resident of the Republic of Cyprus, in order to convey to you the government’s determination to continue taking any measures necessary in order to effectively minimize th...
13-03-2020 15:21
1450 Call center begins operation today for information on coronavirus
Due to a high number of calls received at the 1420 call center, from citizens seeking general information about coronavirus, the Ministry of Health announces that as of today, March 13, 2020, call center 1450 begins its operation.The 1450 call center will operate 24 hours a day and will be available to citizens for information on the epidemic. Information is also available on the website of the Press and Information Office www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus.The 1420 call center remains in operation...
13-03-2020 12:08
Serving citizens in the Office of the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights in the context of implementing measures to curb the spread of covid-19
The Office of the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights, as part of its measures to tackle the spread of the coronavirus, urges the public to come to the Office only in the most urgent and necessary cases.The public is encouraged to submit a complaint using one of the following methods:-electronic submission to the address ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.cy-by fax to +357 22672881-via our website www.ombudsman.gov.cy-by post to P.O. Box 22166, 1518 NicosiaFor any ...
12-03-2020 19:57
Updated travel advice regarding the Coronavirus effective as of 14 March 2020
Following previous announcements and evaluation by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the Advisory Committee of Experts, in consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Health announces updated travel advise for persons having travelled within the past 14 days, based on the categorized countries of origin as follows, effective as of 14 March 2020:Category I: Compulsory isolation under medical supervision ...
12-03-2020 16:35
Museums, archaeological sites and ancient monuments closed until the 20th of March 2020
The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that museums, archaeological sites and ancient monuments will remain closed until the 20th of March 2020, as precautionary measures taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.The Department of Antiquities apologises to the public for any inconvenience caused. (II)
12-03-2020 13:14
Guidance for quarantine within the context of the COVID-19 epidemic
If you have visited Category I areas -according to the catalogue of affected countries as published by the Infectious Disease Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health- like Hubei province in China) or if you have come in contact with a documented case of COVID-19 infection within the last 14 days, then you need to follow the following instructions in order to contain the spread of the virus in the community:1. Stay at home Do not go to your workplace or school, or to public places. ...
12-03-2020 12:55
Guidance for self-isolation within the context of containment of the COVID-19 epidemic
If you have visited areas where there is evidence of active community infection - Category II areas, according to the catalogue of affected countries as published by the Infectious Disease Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health- within the last 14 days, then you need to follow the advice outlined below:1. Limit your movementsAvoid unnecessary movements of travel.If you need to move, do not use a bus or a taxi.2. Avoid contact with other personsMaintain at least 1 meter of distanc...
12-03-2020 08:47
Management of Kato Platres Postal Agency
Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of community of Kato Platres village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €180,00 on a monthly basis. Interested people may contact Limassol District Post Officer at tel. 25802254 – 25802256. Application deadline is 27th March 2020. (ND/SCH)
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