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15-05-2021 10:51
Photo Album – Minister of Interior - Meeting with the Community Leaders of Lemesos wine-villages
The Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, meets with the community leaders of the Lemesos wine villages (western mountainous and semi-mountainous wine villages) to discuss issues related to the new housing schemes and fi-nancial aids of the Ministry of Interior, and other issues concerning the Com-munities, at Omodos Square, Lemesos.
14-05-2021 16:50
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 15 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 testing of the person...
14-05-2021 16:20
Vaccinations are at a more advanced stage compared to the initial plan – The Vaccination Portal opens for ages 18-21
Schedule for arranging appointments for the period 15-22 MayWith the aim of vaccinating the largest possible percentage of the population, the implementation of the National Vaccination Plan against COVID-19 continues intensively. By 13 May, 42.5 % (314,163 people) were vaccinated with the 1st dose of the vaccine and 13.3 % of the population (98,605 people) have completed their vaccination. The fact that a total of 412,768 vaccinations were administered until yesterday, i.e. 46.9 doses per ...
14-05-2021 13:55
Programme of events for the celebration of the International Museum Day and the European Night of Museums, 2021
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and the Cyprus National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), announces that within the framework of International Museum Day, 2021 (18th May), under the theme “The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine”, and the European Night of Museums, numerous events will be organized, most of which with free entrance.The objective of the International Museum Day is to raise awareness of the fact that ...
14-05-2021 13:12
What changes as of 17 May in the framework of the strategy for the gradual resumption of the economy and social activity
As part of the timetable decided by the Council of Ministers for the gradual lifting of restrictions and the gradual resumption of the economy and social activity, the Ministry of Health recalls that as of Monday, 17 May, the following will enter into force:1. The presence of congregants during religious services and other forms of religious worship, is allowed with a maximum physical presence of 30% of the capacity of the place of religious worship.2. The holding of weddings, christenings ...
14-05-2021 11:55
Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers
The great and responsible effort made by the majority of citizens, coupled with the rather advanced stage of the vaccinations against COVID-19, have contributed to a clear improvement of the epidemiological data. The downward trend in the percentage of positivity, but also the clear reduction in the number of hospitalised persons registered in the last few days in our country, fills us with optimism.The Council of Ministers was informed today about the planning of vaccinations and the improv...
14-05-2021 08:53
Maximum number of 10 persons in homes and gatherings
Due to the transmission of COVID-19 within the family and its spreading to the social environment as observed in the process of tracing positive cases, it is reminded that for purposes of social activity and/or sports, access is allowed in parks and linear parks, beaches, squares, dams, picnic areas,marinas, zoos, and nature trails. It is clarified that the maximum number in gatherings is 10 persons per group, including underage children.In addition, it is noted that the maximum number of 10...
14-05-2021 08:52
The Ormideia Post Office will remain closed for today
The Cyprus Post announces that today, Friday, 14 May 2021, the Ormideia Post Office will remain closed, due to an emergency incident. (MG/SCH)
13-05-2021 15:10
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 14 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 testing of the person...
13-05-2021 14:09
AstraZeneca vaccine can be administered to individuals aged 20 years and over by their Personal Doctors
Beneficiaries aged 20 years and over, who wish to be vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine, will be able to apply to their Personal Doctors. The option to for vaccinated in the Personal Doctors’ clinics is offered in addition to the option of scheduling an appointment through the Vaccination Portal.So far, 254 Personal Doctors covering all Districts participate in the vaccination process. According to the available data, 23,080 doses of the vaccine have been requested by Personal Doctors, ...
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