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28-12-2021 12:11
Free of charge self-tests for Cypriot citizen beneficiaries or residents of Cyprus who are not registered in the GHS
The Ministry of Health, by continuing its efforts to better serve all citizens, announces that as of today, Tuesday, 28 December, Cypriot citizens or permanent residents of Cyprus who have completed their vaccination scheme in other Member States of the European Union or in third countries, and who are not registered in the GHS, will be able to obtain self-tests for individual testing.The above beneficiaries will be able to pick up the self-tests from specific points of the vaccination centr...
27-12-2021 15:25
Rapid antigen testing units – 28 December 2021
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...
27-12-2021 14:42
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 27/12/2021
Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, on 18 February 2021, regarding the Action Plan for the gradual resumption of flights and the re-opening of airports, the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health has made a re-evaluation of the epidemiological situation in various countries as regards COVID-19.The categorization for the countries of the European Union and the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) as well as Switzerland, in the Green, Orange ...
27-12-2021 12:42
Illumination of Larnaka Castle
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that due to serious technical problems, the lighting of Larnaka Castle is out of order. Efforts are being made by those involved in the project (Department of Electromechanical Services, Project Manager, Contractor) to resolve the problems as soon as possible, while in cooperation with the Municipality of Larnaka, temporary lighting will be implemented along the sidewalk, east of the Castle to ensure saf...
27-12-2021 12:30
Imports, Sales and Stocks of Petroleum Products: November 2021
Annual change in sales +24,9% In November 2021, the total sales of petroleum products amounted to 115.658 tonnes, recording a rise of 24,9% compared to November 2020. An increase was observed in the provisions of aviation kerosene (284,6%) and marine gasoil (38,4%), as well as in the sales of light fuel oil (97,6%), asphalt (29,5%), motor gasoline (13,3%), heavy fuel oil (5,3%) and road diesel (3,1%). On the contrary, a decrease was recorded in the sales of heating gasoil (-24,1%) and kerose...
26-12-2021 19:12
Rapid antigen testing units – 27 December 2021
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:1. Certificate of full vaccination.2. Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.3. Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 7 days, for individuals aged 6-11 years old.4. Certificate of a negative PCR or rapid...
23-12-2021 18:51
Remarks by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Ms Stephie Dracos, during the donation of the masks that were purchased by the Embassy of the United States with the donations collected during the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks comme
I am happy to be here today, following our presence in the event that took place last September, when we had the opportunity to honour the memory of the lost ones during the 9/11 attack and at the same time acknowledge the efforts of the first responders who do the utmost to secure people’s lives and properties.That event was inarguably a success and I would like once more to congratulate the American Embassy for conceiving the idea but also for their flawless organization. The voluntary don...
23-12-2021 18:23
Survey Results on Information and Communication Technologies Usage in Households and by Individuals 2021
Use of Internet In 2021, Internet access in households reached 93,4% compared to 92,8% in 2020. 80,0% of households have access to a personal computer (desktop, laptop/netbook or tablet) and a computer is found in almost all (95,4%) households with dependent children. In households with no dependent children that percentage drops to 74,2%. (Table 1)Regarding the frequency of Internet use, nine out of ten individuals use the Internet at least once a week. The Internet use decreases with ag...
23-12-2021 13:08
Rapid antigen testing units – 26 December 2021
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...
23-12-2021 12:58
Rapid antigen testing units – 24 December 2021
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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