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22-11-2021 10:38

EMA issues advice on use of Lagevrio (molnupiravir) for the treatment of COVID-19

EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has issued advice on the use of Lagevrio (also known as molnupiravir or MK 4482) for the treatment of COVID-19. The medicine, which is currently not authorised in the EU, can be used to treat adults with COVID-19 who do not require supplemental oxygen and who are at increased risk of developing severe COVID-19. Lagevrio should be administered as soon as possible after diagnosis of COVID-19 and within five days of the start of symptoms. The medicine, whi...

21-11-2021 15:03

Rapid antigen testing units – 22 November 2021

Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 18th of October, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:1. Certificate of full vaccination.2. Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.3. Certificate of a PCR negative test or a negative rapid antigen test result, valid for 72 hours.According to the Ministe...

21-11-2021 13:51

Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister with “MFA & Friends” Team – Radisson Blu Larnaka Marathon

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, takes part in the International Radisson Blu Marathon in Larnaka with the team "MFA & Friends" which comprises staff members of the Foreign Ministry, foreign Ambassadors and other members of diplomatic missions accredited to Cyprus, in support of Sophia Foundation for Children.

21-11-2021 13:35

Photo Album - PoR – Celebration for Mothers of Large Families

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the Celebration for Mothers of Large Families, organized by the Pancyprian Organization of Large Families.

20-11-2021 14:04

Photo Album - PoR – Inauguration of the new Municipal Market of Lemesos

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, inaugurates the new Municipal Market of Lemesos.

20-11-2021 13:40

Photo Album - Health Minister – Walk-in vaccination centre at Europe Square

The Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, visits the walk-in vaccination centre operating at Europe Square, in Larnaka.

20-11-2021 13:08

Photo Album - PoR – Inauguration of new Fire Station “Sergeant Vasilis Krokos”

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, inaugurates the new Fire Station “Sergeant Vasilis Krokos”, in Lemesos.

20-11-2021 08:59

Address by the Deputy Government Spokeswoman Ms Niovi Parisinou on behalf of the President of the Republic, at the 4th BPW Mediterranean Symposium

It is with great pleasure that I attend the opening of the 4th Mediterranean Symposium, which is organized for another year, at the initiative of the Cyprus Federation of Business and Professional Women Cyprus.I would like first of all to convey the cordial greetings and wishes for every success of the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, who due to prior commitments could not be with us here today.The Mediterranean Symposium, which is evolving into an important annual institu...

19-11-2021 18:51

EMA receives application for marketing authorisation for Xevudy (sotrovimab) for treating patients with COVID-19

EMA has started evaluating an application for marketing authorisation for the monoclonal antibody Xevudy (sotrovimab). The applicant is GlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited, who developed the medicine together with Vir Biotechnology.Xevudy is intended for the treatment of adults and adolescents with COVID-19 who do not require supplemental oxygen therapy and who are at increased risk of progressing to severe COVID-19.EMA will assess the benefits and risks of Xevudy under a reduced timel...

19-11-2021 18:39

Final Communiqué of the Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Cyprus, Egypt and France

Athens, November 19th 2021 1. Following up on our first meeting, held in January 2020 in Cairo, and its results and Final Communiqué, we, the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Cyprus, Egypt and France, met in Athens on November 19, 2021, to discuss the recent developments in the region, in light of the multifaceted challenges affecting peace, stability and security.2. We referred to the excellent relations among our respective states, in full accordance with International Law and the Law of ...

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