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07-06-2021 13:51
EMA raises awareness of clinical care recommendations to manage suspected thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome
EMA’s COVID-19 taskforce (COVID-ETF)[1] is advising healthcare professionals in the EU to consider recommendations by learned societies when assessing people with signs and symptoms of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) following vaccination with Vaxzevria and COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen. In this context it is highlighting guidance from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH).[2]TTS requires rapid identification and urgent clinical management. National and in...
07-06-2021 10:51
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 7/6/2021
Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, on 18 February 2021, regarding the Action Plan for the gradual resumption of flights and the re-opening of airports, the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health has made a re-evaluation of the epidemiological situation in various countries as regards COVID-19.The categorization for the countries of the European Union and the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) as well as Switzerland, in the Green, Orange ...
06-06-2021 15:52
Rapid antigen testing units – 7 June 2021
Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly rapid antigen testing...
06-06-2021 10:15
The Minister of Foreign Affairs on a working visit to Estonia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, heads this evening to Tallinn, Estonia, where tomorrow, June 7, he is due to hold a series of meetings in the course of a working visit.In the morning, Mr. Christodoulides will initially hold a tête-à-tête meeting followed by extended consultations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Mrs Eva-Maria Liimets. During the consultations, the bilateral relations of the two countries will be reviewed and specific ways in which ...
05-06-2021 15:54
Rapid antigen testing units – 6 June 2021
Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly rapid antigen testing...
04-06-2021 19:27
Rescheduling of vaccination appointments for 7 June, due to PASYNOs strike
As a result of the 12-hour work stoppage by members of the Nurses' Union (PASYNO) on Monday, 7 June, which affects the operation of Vaccination Centers, which will have to operate with minimum staff, the Ministry of Health informs that it is already taking necessary action so that a number of vaccination appointments can be rescheduled for other days.Specifically, the affected Vaccination Centres are:Larnaka: Port BLemesos: Spyros Kyprianou Vaccination Centres B and EAmmochostos: Ammochos...
04-06-2021 18:56
Wedding reception halls opening hours until 3am
Based on the Decree dated 3 June 2021, and given that as of today, 4 June, the movement of persons is allowed until 3am in cases of wedding receptions, by presenting relevant proof, the Ministry of Health clarifies that the opening hours of premises/businesses where wedding receptions are held, are extended until 3am.It is noted that each citizen attending a wedding reception bears the responsibility to be at his/her place of residence by 3am and to possess proof of the purpose of his/her mo...
04-06-2021 18:36
Rapid antigen testing units – 5 June 2021
Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly rapid antigen testing...
04-06-2021 18:16
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to North Macedonia, Mr Demetrios A. Theophylactou, presented his credentials
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to North Macedonia, Mr Demetrios A. Theophylactou, presented on the 2nd of June his credentials to the President of the country, Mr Stevo Pendarovski.Conveying the cordial greetings of the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, Mr Theophylactou expressed the government’s commitment to upgrade bilateral relations and strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries, at the European and the international level, reiterating the...
04-06-2021 12:59
Industrial Turnover Index: March 2021 (Annual Change 5,2%)
In March 2021, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 134,7 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 5,2% compared to March 2020. For the period January-March 2021, the index recorded a decrease of 4,7% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. For manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for March 2021 reached 139,1 units, recording an increase of 6,1% compared to March 2020. Increases of 38,3% and 48,2% were also noted in the sectors of mining and quarrying and...
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