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17-12-2021 16:44
COVID-19: EMA recommends authorisation of antibody medicine Xevudy
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended authorising the monoclonal antibody Xevudy (sotrovimab) for the treatment of COVID-19. The applicant is GlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited, who developed the medicine together with Vir Biotechnology.The Committee recommended authorising Xevudy for treating COVID-19 in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age and weighing at least 40 kilograms who do not require supplemental oxygen and who are at increased risk of the disease bec...
17-12-2021 16:42
EMA issues advice on use of Paxlovid (PF-07321332 and ritonavir) for the treatment of COVID-19
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has issued advice on the use of Paxlovid (PF-07321332 and ritonavir) for the treatment of COVID-19. The medicine, which is not yet 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 progressing to severe disease. Paxlovid should be administered as soon as possible after diagnosis of COVID-19 and within 5 days of the start of symptoms. The two active substances of the med...
17-12-2021 16:37
Increase in manufacturing capacity for COVID-19 vaccines from Janssen, Moderna and BioNTech/Pfizer
Additional manufacturing site for COVID-19 vaccine JanssenEMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has approved an additional manufacturing site for the production of COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, developed by Janssen-Cilag International NV.The site, located in Marcy-l'Étoile, France, and operated by Sanofi Pasteur, will manufacture finished product.The site is expected to support the continued supply of COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen.Scale-up process for Spikevax from ModernaThe CHMP has also given...
17-12-2021 15:19
Operation of the Post Office of Akropolis
Cyprus Post announces that as from Monday, 20/12/2021 until further notice, only delivery of registered mail and small packets as well as delivery of mail through the Post Office Boxes will be carried out from the Post Office of Akropolis.The Cyprus Post asks the public to show the relevant understanding and urges it to temporarily visit and other Post Offices in Lefkosia to be served.(NG/SCH)
17-12-2021 15:18
Photo Album - Justice Minister – Delegation of the CCCI
The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Ms Stephie Dracos, at a meeting with a delegation of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the Ministry of Justice and Public Order.
17-12-2021 14:39
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): November 2021
Annual Rate of Change 4,7%In November 2021 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 4,7% when compared to the index of November 2020 while, when compared to the index of October 2021, the HICP increased by 0,1%. For the period January - November 2021 the HICP recorded an increase of 2,0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1) Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to November 2020...
17-12-2021 14:12
Rapid antigen testing units – 18 December 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 6 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of full vaccination.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 7 days, for individuals aged 6-11 years old.Certificate of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, valid fo...
17-12-2021 13:53
Price Index of Construction Materials: November 2021
Annual Change +17,87%The Price Index of Construction Materials for November 2021 reached 118,95 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 0,85% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 17,87%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in metallic products (34,41%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (18,38%), electromechanical products (12,33%), minerals (5,20%) and mine...
17-12-2021 11:22
What changes regarding the checks of European Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) through the application CovScan Cyprus
Following the Quarantine Decrees of the Ministry of Health (No. 44 dated 3.12.2021 & No. 45 dated 14.12.2021), the Deputy Ministry informs citizens and businesses that the national regulations regarding the checks of the European Digital COVID Certificates (EUDCC) Cyprus through of the CovScan Cyprus application, have been adjusted as follows:The checks through the application, which is carried out by scanning the QR code indicated on the certificate, will present as of December 18 the f...
17-12-2021 11:21
Applications for the management of Katydata Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications by citizens of the community of Katydata village and the nearby area, to take over the local postal agency, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €237,00 on a monthly basis, in the form of assignment of duties and not in the form of employment.Application deadline is 12th January 2022.Those interested may contact Lefkosia District Post Officer at tel. 22805899 / 22805800.(MV/SCH)
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