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17-07-2021 16:05
Rapid antigen testing units – 18 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...
17-07-2021 12:30
Operation of hotlines for the rescheduling of appointments for the administration of the 2nd dose
Remaining committed to the goal of continuously improving the service provided to citizens and minimizing inconvenience and delays, the Ministry of Health proceeds on Monday, July 19, with the operation of hotlines in order to facilitate citizens who wish to reschedule their appointment for the administration of the 2nd dose of the vaccine.Specifically, citizens who have postponed or missed their appointment for vaccination with the 2nd dose can contact telephone numbers 22 605 400, 97 710 1...
16-07-2021 20:59
Photo Album - PoR – Unveiling of the bust of the hero of 1974 Spyros Petouses
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, unveils the bust of the hero of 1974 Spyros Kyriakos Petouses, at Spyros Petouses Park, in Lemesos, Cyprus.
16-07-2021 19:18
Statements by the Commissioner for the Citizen on the incentives to increase vaccination coverage
The interest of companies and organisations to provide vaccination incentives, reinforces the wider effort of the government to increase vaccination coverage among young people, said today Mr Panayiotis Sentonas, Commissioner for the Citizen.Speaking to the press this afternoon at the Presidential Palace, Mr Sentonas noted: “in order to reinforce the effort to increase vaccination coverage among young people up to 30 years old, the interest expressed by some private undertakings and organisa...
16-07-2021 19:02
Answers to frequently asked questions about the decisions of the Council of Ministers, dated 16 July 2021
1. What is in effect regarding camping?Organized group camps, regardless of the age of the participants, will suspend their operation, as soon as the current period is completed, and no later than July 23, 2021.2. Does this mean that the operation of camping sites is suspended?No, the operation of camping sites continues on the basis of the health protocol.3. How will catering establishments, night clubs, event venues, discos and other entertainment venues operate?Only seated se...
16-07-2021 18:11
Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, on the Council of Ministers’ decisions for containing the pandemic
All indexes confirm that the epidemiological situation in our country is getting worse. Cases are rapidly increasing, while hospitalisations have multiplied within the span of a few days. Many of our fellow human beings, who fell ill with covid, are hospitalised and their condition is serious.The Council of Ministers, having considered all data and the experts’ recommendations, has decided to take some additional measures, with the sole aim of stopping the fast spread of this lethal virus wh...
16-07-2021 18:05
Rapid antigen testing units – 17 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...
16-07-2021 15:10
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades
My intervention today was deemed necessary, following the deterioration of the epidemiological situation, with the recent mutation of the virus spreading rapidly, both in our country and throughout the world. What concerns myself and the Government, and I am certain also the vast majority of you, is the protection of health, civil liberties and the economy. All three are at risk, since, with the increased hospitalizations, the strength of the health system is being tested, while in order to...
16-07-2021 12:58
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): June 2021 Annual Rate of Change 2,2%
In June 2021 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 2,2% when compared to the index of June 2020 while, when compared to the index of May 2021, the HICP increased by 1,0%. For the period January – June 2021 the HICP recorded an increase of 0,6% 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 June 2020, the largest change was noted in Transport and ...
16-07-2021 12:49
Photo Album – Minister of Interior - Bilateral meetings
The Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, in bilateral meetings with his counterparts, in the framework of his participation at the Informal Meeting of Home Affairs and Justice Ministers, in Slovenia.
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