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09-07-2021 16:44
Comirnaty and Spikevax: possible link to very rare cases of myocarditis and pericarditis
EMA’s safety committee (PRAC) has concluded that myocarditis and pericarditis can occur in very rare cases following vaccination with the COVID-19 vaccines Comirnaty and Spikevax (previously known as COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna).The Committee is therefore recommending listing myocarditis and pericarditis as new side effects in the product information for these vaccines, together with a warning to raise awareness among healthcare professionals and people taking these vaccines.Myocarditis and pe...
09-07-2021 16:42
EMA finds no evidence linking viral vector in Zynteglo to blood cancer
EMA’s safety committee (PRAC) has concluded that there is no evidence Zynteglo causes a blood cancer known as acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).Zynteglo, a gene therapy for the blood disorder beta thalassaemia, uses a viral vector (or modified virus) to deliver a working gene into the patient’s blood cells. The PRAC reviewed two cases of AML in patients treated with an investigational medicine, bb1111, in a clinical trial for sickle cell disease. Although there have been no reports of AML with ...
09-07-2021 16:26
Reassessment of the measure for the operation of theatres, amphitheatres, cinemas and other performance spaces from 13 July
In the context of the continuous reassessment of the measures taken in the last two sessions of the Council of Ministers to contain the spread of the virus, it was decided that as of Tuesday, July 13, and following an amendment Decree to be issued on 12 July, theatres, amphitheatres, cinemas and other performance spaces will operate in accordance with the conditions decided for football stadiums.In particular:• From July 13rd to July 20th, entrance to theatres, auditoriums, cinemas and perf...
09-07-2021 14:38
Rapid antigen testing units – 10 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....
09-07-2021 13:23
Photo Album - PoR – CCCI Export Awards ceremony
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the ceremony on the Export Awards of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, at the Presidential Palace.
09-07-2021 10:03
Management of COVID-19 cases and their close contacts
1. Handling of positive cases: Upon a positive result notice, following a rapid antigen test or a PCR (molecular) test, the virus positive person must:self-isolate immediately,inform their Personal Doctor,inform his/her close contacts, employer, school, military camp, etc. andexpect a phone call from the Ministry of Health.It is understood that he/she should not visit any other rapid antigen testing unit to repeat the test, as there is a risk of the virus spreading to other attendees...
08-07-2021 15:59
“PAST-FORWARD: STAVROS ECONOMOU UNARCHIVED” Exhibition, 12 June – 2 October 2021
In the framework of the retrospective exhibition Past-forward: StavrosEconomouUnarchived at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art – SPEL, a series of guided tours by the curatorial team will take place, on the following dates:Friday, 9 July, at 18:00 (Greek)Tuesday, 27 July, at 18:00 (Greek)Thursday, 2 September, at 18:00 (English)Saturday, 18 September, at 11:00 (Greek)Duration: 90 min.Reservation required, please call 22479600 during opening hours.Entrance to the exhibition and eve...
08-07-2021 15:41
Rapid antigen testing units – 9 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...
08-07-2021 15:32
Survey results: environmental protection expenditures in industrial enterprises, 2019
On the basis of the results of a survey carried out by the Statistical Service, the total expenditure for environmental protection activities in industry in 2019 is estimated at €119,6 million which corresponds to 0,54% of the Gross Domestic Product, compared to €39,3 million or 0,18% in 2018.By sector of economic activity, the mining and quarrying industries and electricity supply reported expenditures of €89,7 million, the manufacturing industries €29,7 million and the water treatment and ...
08-07-2021 14:32
Registration of Motor Vehicles: January – June 2021
Total Registrations +6,3%The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report entitled "Registration of Motor Vehicles" for the period January-June 2021.In June 2021, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 3.279, recording a decrease of 7,6% compared to June 2020. Passenger saloon cars registered a fall of 4,6% to 2.482.The main developments during the period January-June 2021 compared to the corresponding period of 2020 are summarised as follows:(a) The total regis...
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