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22-11-2021 14:46
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 22/11/2021
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 ...
22-11-2021 14:01
Rapid antigen testing units – 23 November 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 18th of October, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 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 PCR negative test or a negative rapid antigen test result, valid for 72 hours.According to the Ministe...
22-11-2021 13:35
Turnover Value Index of Transport and Storage: 3rd quarter 2021
Annual Change +27,6% The Turnover Value Index of Transport and Storage for the third quarter of 2021 reached 101,6 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 27,6% compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020. By economic activity, increases relative to the third quarter of the previous year were observed in air transport by 95,2%, in water transport by 91,1%, in warehousing and support activities for transportation by 26,6%, in land transport by 23,0% and in postal and courier...
22-11-2021 12:13
EMA starts review of Paxlovid for treating patients with COVID-19
EMA is reviewing currently available data on the use of Paxlovid (PF-07321332/ritonavir), an oral treatment for COVID-19 developed by Pfizer. EMA is starting this review to support national authorities who may decide on its early use for COVID-19, for example in emergency use settings, prior to marketing authorisation.EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) will look at data from a study comparing the effect of Paxlovid with that of a dummy treatment (placebo) in non-hospitalised patients wit...
22-11-2021 10:38
EMA issues advice on use of Lagevrio (molnupiravir) for the treatment of COVID-19
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has issued advice on the use of Lagevrio (also known as molnupiravir or MK 4482) for the treatment of COVID-19. The medicine, which is currently not authorised in the EU, can be used to treat adults with COVID-19 who do not require supplemental oxygen and who are at increased risk of developing severe COVID-19. Lagevrio should be administered as soon as possible after diagnosis of COVID-19 and within five days of the start of symptoms. The medicine, whi...
21-11-2021 15:03
Rapid antigen testing units – 22 November 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 18th of October, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 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 PCR negative test or a negative rapid antigen test result, valid for 72 hours.According to the Ministe...
21-11-2021 13:51
Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister with “MFA & Friends” Team – Radisson Blu Larnaka Marathon
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, takes part in the International Radisson Blu Marathon in Larnaka with the team "MFA & Friends" which comprises staff members of the Foreign Ministry, foreign Ambassadors and other members of diplomatic missions accredited to Cyprus, in support of Sophia Foundation for Children.
21-11-2021 13:35
Photo Album - PoR – Celebration for Mothers of Large Families
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the Celebration for Mothers of Large Families, organized by the Pancyprian Organization of Large Families.
20-11-2021 14:04
Photo Album - PoR – Inauguration of the new Municipal Market of Lemesos
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, inaugurates the new Municipal Market of Lemesos.
20-11-2021 13:40
Photo Album - Health Minister – Walk-in vaccination centre at Europe Square
The Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, visits the walk-in vaccination centre operating at Europe Square, in Larnaka.
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