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14-04-2021 12:13
No self-isolation required for close contacts who have been vaccinated
In the framework of the implementation of the National Vaccination Plan for COVID-19, and based on the scientific data available in the international literature, the Ministry of Health informs citizens that individuals who have completed their vaccination schedule with any of the available licensed vaccines are exempt from compulsory self-isolation in the event that they are considered close contacts of a positive case. A prerequisite is that 14 days must have elapsed since they had received ...
14-04-2021 10:10
Photo Album - The President of the Republic receives PASYDY's Secretary General and President
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the Secretary General of the Pancyprian Public Servants' Trade Union (PASYDY), Mr Stratis Matheou, and the President of the Union, Mr Antonis Koutsoullis, at the Presidential Palace.
14-04-2021 10:09
Revised Protocol for the discharge of coronavirus close contacts from mandatory restriction
In the framework of the continuous monitoring of the new data that emerge, following a recommendation of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Coronavirus, the protocol for the discharge of the close contacts of the cases is revised.Firstly, it is recalled that close contacts are defined by specific criteria, in accordance with the protocol currently in force. During the tracing process, the virus positive person is asked to state the contacts it had two days before the onset of symptoms or t...
13-04-2021 15:37
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 14 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...
13-04-2021 12:42
Registration of Motor Vehicles: January – March 2021
Total Registrations 1st quarter -2,8%The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report entitled "Registration of Motor Vehicles" for the period January-March 2021.In March 2021, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 3.210, recording an increase of 45,6% compared to March 2020, the month during which COVID-19 containment measures were implemented in Cyprus for the first time. Passenger saloon cars registered a rise of 34,3% to 2.411.The main developments during th...
13-04-2021 12:38
Schedule for the re-opening of wedding and christening ceremonies
Following multiple requests from interested parties regarding the scheduling of wedding and christening ceremonies and for planning purposes, the Ministry of Health issued the following schedule, which is subject to developments of the epidemiological data:• Phase A: May 17 – May 31, 202175 persons indoors for lunch or dinner; or200 people outdoors for lunch or dinnerReception/Cocktail party not allowed• Phase B: 1 June – 14 June 2021150 persons indoors for lunch or dinner; or280 pe...
13-04-2021 11:16
Requests for the COVID-19 home vaccination of bedridden individuals end on 16th April
Submission of requests for home vaccination of bedridden individuals until April 16By April 12, 695 bedridden individuals received the 1st doseBy April 12, a total of 188,697 vaccinations have been carried out (1st dose: 134,686 and 2nd dose: 54,011)The Ministry of Health announces that the submission of requests for the home vaccination of bedridden patients ends on Friday, April 16, 2021.It is noted that, through the Home Care Service of State Health Services Organization, under the g...
12-04-2021 15:48
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 13 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...
12-04-2021 15:28
Statement by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr. Costas Kadis on the registration of halloumi as a PDO product
"It is with great satisfaction that we welcome today the official decision by the European Commission to register Halloumi / Hellim as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product. With the implementation of the relevant EU Regulation from 1st October 2021, only the products produced in Cyprus, in compliance with the required specifications, will be able to bear the name "halloumi". In this way, our national agricultural product will be protected from imitation and misuse of its name, acr...
12-04-2021 14:05
Vaccination appointment programme for the period 13-17 April
Continuing the implementation of the National Vaccination Plan against COVID-19, with the ultimate goal of shielding citizens’ health through the vaccination coverage of a significant percentage of the population, the Ministry of Health would like to inform that for the period 13-17 April, the Vaccination Portal will be open for the following age groups:Age group 55-56: From Tuesday, 13 April, 8 a.m. until Wednesday, 14 April, 8 p.m., 20,000 appointments will be made available.Age group 53...
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