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12-01-2022 12:39
Preliminary data indicate COVID-19 vaccines remain effective against severe disease and hospitalisation caused by the Omicron variant
EMA continues to monitor emerging data on the effectiveness of vaccines against COVID-19, including disease caused by the Omicron variant which is now spreading rapidly across the EU.Although Omicron appears to be more infectious than other variants, studies from South Africa, UK and some EU countries show a lower risk of being hospitalised after infection with Omicron; based on these studies, the risk is currently estimated to be between a third and half of the risk with the Delta variant....
12-01-2022 12:17
Announcement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers
The rapid deterioration of epidemiological indicators recorded in Cyprus during the last weeks due to the prevalence of the Omicron variant, leaves no room for complacency. As Ministry of Health, we are constantly alert and we evaluate all scientific and/or epidemiological data together with the Scientific Advisory Committee. Our main concern is for society to operate safely with the aim to protect and defend the health of all our citizens and in particular of the vulnerable groups.With a po...
12-01-2022 12:04
***REVISED***Rapid antigen testing units – 12 January 2022
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...
12-01-2022 11:14
Option for a 24-hour rapid test for passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus
The Council of Ministers approved, at its meeting today, a proposal by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works for the amendment of the measure which is implemented at the points of entry to the Republic, regarding the presentation of a negative molecular test result by persons travelling to Cyprus.In particular, as of Friday, 14 January 2022, at 5 a.m., passengers aged 12 years and over, regardless of their vaccination history, who wish to travel to the Republic of Cyprus, have ...
12-01-2022 10:17
Photo Album - PoR – Annual report of the Commissioner of Electronic Communication and Postal Regulation
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the annual report of the Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communication and Postal Regulation, by the Commissioner, Mr George Michaelides, at the Presidential Palace.
12-01-2022 09:27
Dust Episode – 12 January 2022
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 12 January 2022, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.E...
11-01-2022 15:26
Photo Album - House President receives Youth Board delegation
The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, receives a delegation of the Youth Board of Cyprus, at the House of Representatives.
11-01-2022 15:13
Photo Album - The Minister of Health presides over a meeting with the Scientific Advisory Committee
The Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, presides over a meeting with the Scientific Advisory Committee, at the Ministry of Finance.
11-01-2022 14:54
Index of Production in Construction: 3rd Quarter 2021
Annual Change -3,3%The Index of Production in Construction during the third quarter of 2021 reached 191,43 units (base year 2015=100,00), recording a decrease of 3,3% over the third quarter of 2020.By type of project, a decrease of 3,6% was observed for buildings and of 1,2% for civil engineering projects in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020. METHODOLOGICAL INFORMATIONScopeThe quarterly Index of Production in Construction serves as a tool for moni...
11-01-2022 14:51
Output Prices Index in Construction: 3rd Quarter 2021
Annual Change +6,4% The Output Prices Index in Construction for the third quarter of 2021 reached 116,68 units (base year 2015=100,00), recording an increase of 2,0% over the second quarter of 2021. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the index increased by 6,4%.By type of project, an increase of 7,3% was observed for buildings and of 3,1% for civil engineering projects in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020.METHODOLOGICAL INFORMATIONSco...
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