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29-01-2021 18:55
***REVISED*** Answers to frequently asked questions on what changes as of 1 February, in the framework of the strategic lifting of measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
A. Movement: 1. What are the curfew hours?Movement continues to be prohibited from 9 in the evening until 5 in the morning of the following day.2. Under which circumstances is one allowed to move during curfew hours (9 in the evening to 5 in the morning of the next day)?The movement of persons during curfew hours continues to be permitted for the following reasons: For purposes of moving to and from workplaces, with the presentation of Form A, completed and signed by the employer, which...
29-01-2021 18:14
Answers to frequently-asked questions on COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant])1. What is COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca and what is it used for?COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca is a vaccine for preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in people aged 18 years and older. COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus.COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca is made up of another virus (of the adenovirus family) that has been modified to contain the gene for making a protein from SARS-CoV-2.COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca does not contain the vir...
29-01-2021 18:11
EMA recommends COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca for authorisation in the EU
EMA has recommended granting a conditional marketing authorisation for COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in people from 18 years of age. This is the third COVID-19 vaccine that EMA has recommended for authorisation.EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has thoroughly assessed the data on the quality, safety and efficacy of the vaccine and recommended by consensus a formal conditional marketing authorisation be granted by the European Commission. Thi...
29-01-2021 15:59
Introductory speech by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Ms Emily Yiolitis, at the presentation of measures for Combating Corruption
Today our country is taking one more step in the admittedly strenuous effort to fight corruption by asserting the decisiveness of the Government to combat a plague that has burdened our country for decades. To this day, for this goal, various initiatives have been taken by your government and my predecessors and numerous legal and other measures have been promoted. At the same time we continue to work on an ambitious planning that will be presented henceforth and will further enhance the abov...
29-01-2021 15:08
Reference to Cyprus during a press conference by the UN Secretary-General
The UN Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, yesterday, (28/1/2021) gave a press conference at UN Headquarters. During the press conference, the Secretary-General replied to a press question on Cyprus, as follows:Anadolu: Thank you Mr. Secretary-General. Following your phone conversation with the Turkish Cypriot leader a few days ago and your recent report to the Security Council and your intention to bring the two parties together, when and where are you planning to convene a meeting amon...
29-01-2021 14:00
Updated list of countries in which the traditional postal services are offered
Updated list of countries in which the traditional postal services (regular mail, registered, insured mail, parcels, EPG parcels, EMS/Datapost if applicable etc.) are offered:1 AUSTRALIA2 AUSTRIA3 BAHRAIN4 BELGIUM5 BRAZIL (only EMS/Datapost)6 BULGARIA7 CANADA8 CHINA9 CZECH REPUBLIC10 DENMARK11 EGYPT12 ESTONIA13 FINLAND14 FRANCE15 GERMANY16 GREAT BRI...
29-01-2021 13:36
Index of Industrial Output Prices: December 2020 (Annual Change -4,3%)
The Index of Industrial Output Prices for December 2020 reached 99,8 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 0,1% compared to November 2020. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 4,3%. For the period January-December 2020, the index showed a decrease of 2,5% compared to the corresponding period of 2019.In December 2020 compared to November 2020, the index remained stable in the sectors of mining and quarrying and electricity suppl...
29-01-2021 13:11
Presentation by the Deputy Government Spokesman, Mr Panayiotis Sentonas, on the Government's Plan for Combating Corruption
The Deputy Government Spokesman, Mr Panayiotis Sentonas, made, today, 29 January 2021, a detailed presentation on the Government's Plan for Combating Corruption, in the framework of a press conference held at the Presidential Palace.For the presentation in English press here.
29-01-2021 12:28
COVID-19 vaccine safety update for Comirnaty
Marketing authorisation holder: BioNTech Manufacturing GmbHKey MessagesThe latest safety data for this vaccine are in line with the known side effect profile, and the related reviews are presented in this update.Reports of suspected severe allergic reaction have not identified new aspects regarding the nature of this known side effect.No specific safety concern has been identified for vaccine use in frail elderly individuals. The benefits of Comirnaty in preventing COVID-19 continue to ...
29-01-2021 12:26
Clarification of Comirnaty dosage interval
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has updated the product information for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to clarify its position on the interval between the first and second dose.The product information (section 4.2 and package leaflet) now recommends the administration of the second dose 3 weeks after the first dose. Previously, the product information stated that the interval should be “at least 21 days”.The product information (section 5.1) already states that the participants whose...
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