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07-04-2021 17:50
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine: EMA finds possible link to very rare cases of unusual blood clots with low blood platelets
EMA confirms overall benefit-risk remains positiveEMA’s safety committee (PRAC) has concluded today that unusual blood clots with low blood platelets should be listed as very rare side effects of Vaxzevria (formerly COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca).In reaching its conclusion, the committee took into consideration all currently available evidence, including the advice from an ad hoc expert group.EMA is reminding healthcare professionals and people receiving the vaccine to remain aware of the p...
07-04-2021 15:10
Re-opening of the COVID-19 Vaccination Portal
Following a previous announcement, the the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy and the Ministry of Health would like to inform citizens that the COVID-19 Vaccination Portal will re-open today, at 5.00 p.m.(EK)
07-04-2021 14:49
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 8 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...
07-04-2021 14:19
Index of Production in Construction: 4th quarter 2020
The Index of Production in Construction during the fourth quarter of 2020 reached 221,0 units (base year 2015=100,0), recording a decrease of 2,2% over the fourth quarter of 2019.By type of project, a decrease of 1,1% was observed for buildings and of 8,6% for civil engineering projects in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2019.For the period January-December 2020, the overall index registered a decrease of 7,5% over the corresponding period of 2019. A decr...
07-04-2021 13:54
Building permits: January 2021
Decrease both in area (-13,4%) and in value (-10,3%)The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorized by the Municipal Authorities and the District Administration Offices during January 2021 stood at 494. The total value of these permits reached €160,1 million and the total area 143,6 thousand square meters. These building permits provide for the construction of 702 dwelling units.Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the number of building...
07-04-2021 13:34
Output Prices Index in Construction: 4th quarter 2020 (Annual Change -1,4%)
The Output Prices Index in Construction for the fourth quarter of 2020 reached 111,01 units (base year 2015=100,00), recording an increase of 1,2% over the third quarter of 2020. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 1,4%.By type of project, an increase of 1,8% was observed for buildings and a decrease of 11,5% for civil engineering projects in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2019.For the period January – Dece...
07-04-2021 12:43
The Cyprus Post accepts applications for Zygi Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of the community of Zygi village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €331,00 on a monthly basis.Interested people may contact Larnaka District Post Officer at telephone numbers 24802450-24802500.Application deadline is the 16th April 2021.(MG/SCH)
07-04-2021 09:47
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 displays some technical issues, due to the increased volume of requests submitted simultaneously for vaccination appointments.The Deputy Ministry is working intensively, in cooperation with all stakeholders and service providers, to resolve these problems and is asking citizens to show patience and understanding.The portal is temporarily out of service to resolve...
07-04-2021 08:40
High concentrations of dust in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 7 April 2021, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.Empl...
06-04-2021 15:05
Registered Unemployed: March 2021
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of March 2021, reached 32.933 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for March 2021 decreased to 29.676 persons in comparison to 29.907 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with March 2020, an increase of 6.580 persons or 25,0% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sector of trade (an increase of 1.759), construction (an ...
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