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15-04-2021 13:03

200,000 vaccinations administered in Cyprus until today – Priority to 53-54 age group for vaccination appointments on 16-17 April

200,000 vaccinations administered in Cyprus until todayA total of 198,060 vaccinations were administered by 14 April (1st dose: 141,000 and both doses: 57.060)15,000 vaccination appointments available for persons aged 53-54 years on 16-17 April.Cyprus breaks the 200,000 mark of vaccinations today. Up to 14 April, a total of 198.060 vaccinations were administered, out of which 141.000 concerned the 1st dose and 57.060 concerned both doses. Increasing vaccination coverage is a step toward...

15-04-2021 11:12

Rapid testing will be conducted nasally for the entire population

The European Commission has forwarded to the member states of the European Union a list of the tests mutually recognized by all states, and which includes nasal antigen tests. Given the fact that the nasal sampling process is more citizen-friendly, the Ministry of Health has extended the nasal sampling process for the entire population (adults and minors).Therefore, as of yesterday, sampling is performed nasally for all citizens in all units carrying out rapid tests through the program of th...

15-04-2021 10:40

Announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination Portal

The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy would like to inform citizens that the COVID-19 Vaccination Portal has been temporarily disabled due to an overload of the system that occurs when multiple users simultaneously select the same appointment at the same vaccination centre for the same beneficiary.The portal will be re-opened today, April 15, at 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., for individuals aged 61-63.It is reminded that the Vaccination Portal can host up to 35,000 use...

15-04-2021 10:35

Photo Album - The President of the Republic attends the vaccination of the Members of the Council of Ministers

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, attends the vaccination of the Members of the Council of Ministers.

14-04-2021 20:51

Lykavitos Post Office will only be delivering postal items from 15/4/2021

The Cyprus Post would like to inform the public as of tomorrow,15/04/2021, Lykavitos Post Office will only be delivering postal items, while no other services will be provided.The Cyprus Post apologises for the inconvenience caused, however, they had no other choice as a result of the absence of large number of staff due to the pandemic. (SCH)

14-04-2021 19:30

The Janssen vaccine will not be administered pending the completion of the investigation of thrombosis cases in the USA

Following the recommendation from Johnson&Johnson to the member states of the European Union, the batch of 2,400 Janssen vaccines received on 14 April, in Cyprus, will not be made available, for the time being, within the framework of the National Vaccination Plan.The recommendation by the manufacturing company was offered as a precaution pending the completion of the investigation on the possibility of thrombosis cases recorded in the United States being associated with the vaccine. At ...

14-04-2021 16:09

Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 15 April 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...

14-04-2021 15:45

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine: EMA to provide further context on risk of very rare blood clots with low blood platelets

EMA continues to monitor very rare blood clots with low blood platelets that occurred after vaccination with Vaxzevria (formerly COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca).In line with a request from the EU’s Commissioner for Health and Food Safety following a meeting of EU Health Ministers, EMA is undertaking a review of vaccination data and data on disease epidemiology (including infection rates, hospitalisations, morbidity and mortality).The review by EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) will enabl...

14-04-2021 13:22

Average monthly earnings of employees: 4th quarter 2020 (Annual Change 0,4%)

Based on provisional data, the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the fourth quarter of 2020, amounted to €2.267 compared to €2.258 during the fourth quarter of 2019, i.e. an increase of 0,4% is observed.The average gross monthly earnings during the fourth quarter of 2020, seasonally adjusted, are estimated at €2.017 and compared to the third quarter of 2020 they are decreased by 0,2%.It is clarified that the amount taken into account is the earnings paid by the employer and...

14-04-2021 12:58

Photo Album - The President of the Republic at the Agriculture Minister's press conference to present the activities of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) transitional period of 2021-202

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, delivers an address at the press conference held by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr Costas Kadis, to present the activities of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) transitional period of 2021-2022, at mthe Presidential Palace.

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