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10-01-2022 12:05
Photo Album - The President of the Republic receives the members of the Secretariat of SEK
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the members of the Secretariat of the Cyprus Workers' Confederation-SEK, at the Presidential Palace.
10-01-2022 11:32
Updated instructions for management of COVID-19 cases and their close contacts
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 his/her Personal Doctor,inform his/her close contacts, employer, school, military camp, etc.,terminate his/her self-isolation only after the number of days provided for the discharge protocol have elapsed and after receiving an SMS for discharge.It is forbidden to travel by any means of public transport (bu...
10-01-2022 10:08
Operation of the Post Office of Egkomi
The Cyprus Post announces that as from Monday, 10/01/2022 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 Egkomi.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)
09-01-2022 14:17
***REVISED*** Rapid antigen testing units – 10 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...
09-01-2022 12:06
Photo Album - Minister of Foreign Affairs – Statements
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, makes a statement to media representatives, at the MInistry of Foreign Affairs.
08-01-2022 11:21
Rapid antigen testing units – 9 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...
07-01-2022 17:54
Rapid antigen testing units – 8 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...
06-01-2022 19:09
Clarifications on the decisions of the Council of Ministers — 5 January 2022
Clarifications on the decisions of the Council of Ministers – 5 January 2022:(a) the operation of all public and private primary and secondary education schools on 10 January 2022, as previously decided by the Council of Ministers. It is recalled that all students, teachers and other staff must hold a negative 48-hour Rapid test result, upon return to schools, on 10 January 2022.Children under 6 years of age are excluded.It is recalled that nursery schools, kindergartens and pre-primary...
05-01-2022 18:31
Rapid antigen testing units – 7 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...
05-01-2022 15:22
PIO Newsroom will be closed on January 6, 2022
The Newsroom of the Press and Information Office will be closed on January 6, 2022, Epiphany Day.(SCH)
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