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24-05-2021 09:47
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, Dated 24/05/2021
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 ...
23-05-2021 16:54
Rapid antigen testing units – 24 May 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...
23-05-2021 13:08
The vaccination coverage increases, the population is being shielded against COVID-19
The percentage of the population that is eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 and has received at least the 1st dose of the vaccine, is close to 50%. The vaccination coverage is increasing rapidly in recent weeks, with 359,952 individuals (48.6%) having received the 1st dose of the vaccine until yesterday, and 155,192 individuals (21%) having completed their vaccination. According to OurWorldInData, Cyprus ranks 3rd among EU states as regards the administration of vaccine doses and the v...
23-05-2021 10:06
The President of the Republic departs for Brussels
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, departs tonight for Brussels where he will participate in the Special European Council Summit on 24-25 of May 2021.Among other issues, the Council will examine matters concerning the efforts to deal with COVID-19 such as the vaccination program and the green digital certificate, the Climate Change, the situation in the Middle East, and the EU External Relations, and more specifically those with the Russian Federation and the United Kingdo...
23-05-2021 09:10
Article of the Minister of Health Mr Constantinos Ioannou on the two years of GeSY
Despite difficulties and under extremely unfavourable conditions we managed to implement the decision for the health sector’s big reform The General Health System (GeSY) which has been hailed as one of the biggest reforms ever in the Republic of Cyprus was introduced in May two years ago.It is still early to fully assess the outcome of the deep reforms in the Health sector over the past two years, but there is no doubt GeSY meets, to a large extent, its basic goal which is to offer all bene...
22-05-2021 16:00
Rapid antigen testing units – 23 May 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...
22-05-2021 11:27
Half a million vaccinations threshold surpassed - Schedule of appointments for 24-29 May
The vaccinations that have been made in Cyprus from December 27, 2020 to May 21, 2021 have exceeded half a million. Specifically, having intensified the implementation rate of the National Vaccination Plan against COVID-19, 504,008 vaccinations have been made until yesterday, ie 57,3 doses per 100 inhabitants have been administered.AgesPriority date at the Vaccination Portal43-45Monday, 24 May, 7:30 in the morning until Tuesday, 25 May, 5:30 in the afternoon40-42Wednes...
21-05-2021 15:19
Rapid antigen testing units – 22 May 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...
21-05-2021 15:12
Photo Album - Agriculture Minister – Launching of a pancyprian clean-up campaign
The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr Costas Kadis, announces the launching of a pancyprian clean-up campaign during his visit to Pafos, while he is attending a cleaning activity in the Anavargos community, in Pafos.
21-05-2021 14:43
Vaxzevria COVID-19 Vaccine: Further advice on blood clots and low blood platelets
EMA has provided additional advice on blood clots or low blood platelets occurring after vaccination with Vaxzevria (formerly COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca).EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) is recommending that healthcare professionals:must not give Vaxzevria to anyone who has had blood clots with low blood platelets (thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, TTS) after receiving the vaccine.should check for signs of blood clots in any person who has low blood platelets within 3 wee...
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