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19-01-2022 12:19
COVID-19: latest safety data provide reassurance about use of mRNA vaccines during pregnancy
Vaccination remains a major pillar of the response to COVID-19, particularly as variants of the virus continue to spread in EU/EEA countries. EMA’s COVID-19 task force (ETF) highlights the growing evidence indicating that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines do not cause pregnancy complications for expectant mothers and their babies.The task force undertook a detailed review of several studies involving around 65,000 pregnancies at different stages. The review did not find any sign of an increased risk of...
19-01-2022 12:17
Photo Album - PoR – Meeting of the Council of Ministers
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting of the Council of Ministers, at the Presidential Palace.
19-01-2022 11:46
The Council of Ministers approved the new Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of airports
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that, during today’s meeting, the Council of Ministers approved the new Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of airports. The new Action Plan enters into force on 1st March 2022.In particular, the new Action Plan provides the following:A. Categorization of countries:From 1st March 2022, the categorization of countries, based on the epidemiological risk assessment, shall be modified and shall include ...
19-01-2022 11:40
European COVID-19 Digital Certificate including booster dose
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy informs citizens that, in full compliance with the revised guidelines of the European eHealth Network, the way in which the booster dose of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is presented in the European Digital Covid Certificates (EUDCC) has been modified, and now indicates the type of booster vaccine, followed by the codification of 2/1 (which corresponds to the number of doses received).Citizens who issued their cer...
19-01-2022 10:16
The use of EUDCC certificates is temporarily revoked for persons who have tested positive to COVID-19
With the aim to ensure the protection of public health and contain the spread of the virus, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy informs citizens that the validity of the European Digital Covid Certificates (EUDCC) concerning vaccination and recovery -for Safe Pass purposes- will be temporarily revoked for persons who have been tested positive to COVID-19, for the period during which they remain under mandatory isolation or self-isolation. It is noted that these pers...
19-01-2022 08:47
Reference to the Cyprus problem during UN press briefing
During yesterday’s (18.1.22) international press briefing at UN Headquarters, the ikypros correspondent, Mr Nicos Antoniades, asked the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr Stéphane Dujarric, to comment on questions on the Cyprus problem and the reports of the Secretary-General as follows:“Question: Thank you, Stéphane. First, allow me to congratulate Ms Spehar on her new appointment and wish her all the best. Hope she does not forget that somewhere in the middle of the ...
18-01-2022 15:22
Photo Album - PoR – Meeting on Justice Reform
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting on Justice Reform and on the pending anti-corruption bills, with the participation of all stakeholders and the leaders and representatives of the parliamentary parties, at the Presidential Palace.
18-01-2022 15:17
Photo Album - Interior Minister – Head of EASO Operational Support Centre
The Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, at a meeting with the Head of the Operational Support Centre of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO), Mr Patric Austin, at the Ministry of Interior.
18-01-2022 14:40
The testing unit for the purpose of tracing close contacts at Makario Stadium has been temporarily moved due to adverse weather conditions
Due to adverse weather conditions observed today, Tuesday, 18 January, the Ministry of Health informs citizens that the testing unit for the purpose of tracing close contacts at Makario Stadium has been temporarily moved to the lobby of Lefkotheo Athletic Centre.(MPO/NG)
18-01-2022 13:23
Rapid antigen testing Units – 19 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...
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