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26-07-2021 16:54
Change of the criteria regarding the conduct of a PCR laboratory test for COVID–19 upon arrival at the airports
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works reminds that, following a decision of the Council of Ministers dated 2nd July 2021, as of 1st August 2021 new criteria come into force regarding the conduct of PCR laboratory tests at the airports of Larnaka and Pafos.Specifically, as of 1st August 2021, the option of undergoing laboratory tests upon arrival at the airports of Larnaka and Pafos will continue to be offered only to the following categories of Cypriot citizens and legal reside...
26-07-2021 14:05
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 26/07/2021
Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, on 18 February 2021, regarding the Action Plan for the gradual resumption of flights and the re-opening of airports, the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health has made a re-evaluation of the epidemiological situation in various countries as regards COVID-19.The categorization for the countries of the European Union and the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) as well as Switzerland, in the Green, Orange ...
26-07-2021 13:39
Rapid antigen testing units – 27 July 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, dated 2 and 7 July 2021, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 9th July, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of vaccination with at least one dose of the vaccine. A period of three weeks must have elapsed from the day of the administration.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certi...
26-07-2021 12:53
Answers to frequently asked questions about rapid antigen tests as of 1st of August
1. What changes as of 1st of August onwards regarding rapid antigen tests?According to a decision of the Council of Ministers, dated July 2, 2021, as of 1st of August rapid antigen tests carried out free of charge for COVID-19 will be terminated.2. Where can a citizen undergo a rapid test in order to obtain a SafePass?For the issuance of a SafePass, citizens can undergo rapid antigen tests only at the licensed clinical laboratories which are the main bodies responsible for carrying o...
26-07-2021 12:46
Photo Album - House President – European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety
The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, receives the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Ms Stella Kyriakides, at the House of Representatives.
25-07-2021 16:05
Rapid antigen testing units – 26 July 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, dated 2 and 7 July 2021, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 9th July, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of vaccination with at least one dose of the vaccine. A period of three weeks must have elapsed from the day of the administration.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certi...
24-07-2021 14:34
Rapid antigen testing units – 25 July 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, dated 2 and 7 July 2021, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 9thJuly, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of vaccination with at least one dose of the vaccine. A period of three weeks must have elapsed from the day of the administration.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certif...
24-07-2021 14:03
The Minister of Foreign Affairs on a working visit to Israel on 26 and 27 July
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Christodoulides, travels to Israel on Sunday night where he is due to pay a two-day working visit, upon invitation from the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yair Lapid.The main focus of Mr. Christodoulides' contacts during the visit to the neighboring country will be on the consultations that he will hold with his Israeli counterpart, which will be the first that the two Ministers will have since Mr. Lapid took office last month.Ministers Christodo...
23-07-2021 18:36
Photo Album - House President – Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon
The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, receives the Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon, Ms Zeina Akar, at the House of Representatives.
23-07-2021 13:38
Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister – Welcoming of Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, welcomes the Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon, Ms Zeina Akar, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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