Press Releases


  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 22 April 2021 , 22-04-2021
  • Updated schedule for the period 22-25 April vaccination program against COVID-19 , 21-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 21 April 2021 , 21-04-2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen: EMA finds possible link to very rare cases of unusual blood clots with low blood platelets , 20-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 20 April 2021 , 20-04-2021
  • Answers to frequently asked questions about coronavirus cases and close contacts , 19-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 19 April 2021 , 19-04-2021
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 19/4/2021 , 19-04-2021
  • The implementation of the National Vaccination Plan continues – Appointments available for individuals aged 51-52 , 18-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 18 April 2021 , 18-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 17 April 2021 , 17-04-2021
  • Press conference on the next steps of the vaccination plan , 16-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 16 April 2021 , 16-04-2021
  • 200,000 vaccinations administered in Cyprus until today – Priority to 53-54 age group for vaccination appointments on 16-17 April , 15-04-2021
  • Rapid testing will be conducted nasally for the entire population , 15-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 15 April 2021 , 15-04-2021
  • Janssen vaccine will not be administered pending the completion of the investigation of thrombosis cases in the USA , 14-04-2021
  • AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine: EMA to provide further context on risk of very rare blood clots with low blood platelets , 14-04-2021
  • No self-isolation required for close contacts who have been vaccinated , 14-04-2021
  • Revised Protocol for the discharge of coronavirus close contacts from mandatory confinement , 14-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 14 April 2021 , 14-04-2021
  • Requests for the COVID-19 home vaccination of bedridden individuals end on 16 April , 13-04-2021
  • Schedule for the resumption of wedding and christening ceremonies , 13-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 13 April 2021 , 13-04-2021
  • Vaccination appointment programme for the period 13-17 April , 12-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 12 April 2021 , 12-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 11 April 2021 , 11-04-2021
  • Vaccination portal opens on Sunday for individuals belonging to specific vulnerable groups , 10-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 10 April 2021 , 10-04-2021
  • 15,000 appointments to be made available for the vaccination of individuals aged 57 and 58 , 09-04-2021
  • The British strain of the virus is dominant in the community of Cyprus - Detection of the English strain in 111 samples , 09-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 9 April 2021 , 09-04-2021
  • Access to the Vaccination Portal for the arrangement of appointments by individuals aged 59 and 60 , 09-04-2021
  • Change in the protocol for positive case tracing in schools , 08-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 8 April 2021 , 08-04-2021
  • AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine: EMA finds possible link to very rare cases of unusual blood clots with low blood platelets , 07-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 7 April 2021 , 07-04-2021
  • 19,378 appointments to be made available for the vaccination of persons aged 61 and over , 06-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 6 April 2021 , 06-04-2021
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 5/4/2021 , 05-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 5 April 2021 , 05-04-2021
  • Vaccination Portal opens for individuals who use biological agents or other immunosuppressive medicines , 04-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 4 April 2021 , 04-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 3 April 2021 , 03-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 2 April 2021 , 02-04-2021
  • Discharge of coronavirus cases and close contacts from mandatory confinement , 01-04-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 1 April 2021 , 01-04-2021
  • Passengers holding a vaccination certificate from the Republic of Cyprus will not have to self-isolate or undergo testing upon arrival in Cyprus , 31-03-2021
  • AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: review of very rare cases of unusual blood clots continues , 31-03-2021
  • Vaccination Portal to be made available for people aged 64 and over, on 1 April , 31-03-2021
  • Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers , 31-03-2021
  • Vaccination Portal available until 31 March for patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Severe Obesity , 31-03-2021
  • Operation of rapid antigen testing units in remote areas , 31-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen tests for Gymnasium students , 31-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 31 March 2021 , 31-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 30 March 2021 , 30-03-2021
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 29/3/2021 , 29-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 29 March 2021 , 29-03-2021
  • Over 19,000 vaccination appointments for individuals with Diabetes Mellitus and Severe Obesity , 28-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 28 March 2021 , 28-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 27 March 2021 , 27-03-2021
  • Increase in vaccine manufacturing capacity and supply for COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca, BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna , 26-03-2021
  • EMA issues advice on use of regdanvimab for treating COVID-19 , 26-03-2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca – Update on ongoing evaluation of blood clot cases , 26-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 26 March 2021 , 26-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 25 March 2021 , 25-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 24 March 2021 , 24-03-2021
  • Written statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou , 23-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 23 March 2021 , 23-03-2021
  • Ministry of Health: Careful compliance with health measures to avoid deterioration of epidemiological picture , 22-03-2021
  • A total of 310,000 individuals will have received at least the 1st dose of a vaccine by the beginning of May , 22-03-2021
  • Cyprus ranks first in Europe in terms of testing and 5th in the EU in terms of vaccination coverage , 22-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 22 March 2021 , 22-03-2021
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 22/3/2021 , 22-03-2021
  • Rescheduling of postponed appointments for vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine , 21-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 21 March 2021 , 21-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 20 March 2021 , 20-03-2021
  • The Vaccination Portal will be made available for people aged 66 and over on 20 – 21 March , 19-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 19 March 2021 , 19-03-2021
  • AstraZeneca vaccinations to be carried out normally , 18-03-2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca: benefits still outweigh the risks despite possible link to rare blood clots with low blood platelets , 18-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 18 March 2021 , 18-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 17 March 2021 , 17-03-2021
  • Investigation of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca and thromboembolic events continues , 16-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 16 March 2021 , 16-03-2021
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 15/3/2021 , 15-03-2021
  • Outdoor areas of catering establishments reopen in accordance with health protocol , 15-03-2021
  • Postponement of vaccinations with the AstraZeneca vaccine until 18 March , 15-03-2021
  • EMA’s Safety Committee continues investigation of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca and thromboembolic events – further update , 15-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 15 March 2021 , 15-03-2021
  • Clarifications on the measures that will apply on Green Monday , 14-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 14 March 2021 , 14-03-2021
  • Answers to frequently asked questions on what changes as of 15 March , 13-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 13 March 2021 , 13-03-2021
  • Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers regarding the pandemic , 12-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 12 March 2021 , 12-03-2021
  • Revised list of clinical laboratories conducting rapid antigen tests that meet the specifications of the Ministry of Health , 11-03-2021
  • EMA recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen (Johnson&Johnson) for authorisation in the EU , 11-03-2021
  • Presentation of CovTracer-EN contact tracing application by the Ministry of Health and the Deputy Ministry of Research , 11-03-2021
  • High percentage of the British strain of the virus exists in Cyprus – Reduction of serious cases only through compliance with the measures , 11-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 11 March 2021 , 11-03-2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca: PRAC preliminary view suggests no specific issue with batch used in Austria , 11-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 10 March 2021 , 10-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 9 March 2021 , 09-03-2021
  • Vaccination Portal to be made available for people aged 67 and over – 22,808 vaccination appointments , 08-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 8 March 2021 , 08-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 6 March 2021 , 06-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 5 March 2021 , 05-03-2021
  • EMA starts rolling review of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine , 04-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 4 March 2021 , 04-03-2021
  • Mobile testing units in schools for the convenience of school staff and students , 03-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 3 March 2021 , 03-03-2021
  • EMA issues advice on use of REGN-COV2 antibody combination (casirivimab / imdevimab) , 02-03-2021
  • Vaccination Portal to be made available for people aged 69 and over – 17,496 vaccination appointments , 02-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 2 March 2021 , 02-03-2021
  • Cyprus, armed with the triptych “test-surveillance-vaccinations”, enters the new phase of the strategic lifting of measures , 01-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 1 March 2021 , 01-03-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 28 February 2021 , 28-02-2021
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 27/2/2021 , 27-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 27 February 2021 , 27-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 26 February 2021 , 26-02-2021
  • Answers to frequently asked questions on what changes as of 1 March , 25-02-2021
  • Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, during the announcement of the decisions of the Council of Ministers , 25-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 25 February 2021 , 25-02-2021
  • The objectives of the National Vaccination Plan are being achieved – More than 64,000 vaccines have been administered by the 23rd February , 24-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 24 February 2021 , 24-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 23 February 2021 , 23-02-2021
  • As of 23 February, 16,904 vaccination appointments will be made available for people aged 71 and over , 22-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 22 February 2021 , 22-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 21 February 2021 , 21-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 20 February 2021 , 20-02-2021
  • COVID-19 Vaccination of specific categories of the population based on serious illness risk factors , 19-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 19 February 2021 , 19-02-2021
  • The Council of Ministers has approved the resumption of flights and re-opening of airports with additional security measures , 18-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 18 February 2021 , 18-02-2021
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 17/2/2021 , 17-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 17 February 2021 , 17-02-2021
  • National Vaccination Plan for COVID-19: 9.096 appointments for persons aged 74 and over , 16-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 16 February 2021 , 16-02-2021
  • Over 402,000 rapid tests in the 1st half of February – Continuous surveillance of the epidemiological picture is the main aim , 16-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 15 February 2021 , 15-02-2021
  • Mandatory weekly screening with rapid antigen testing for the self-employed and domestic workers , 14-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 14 February 2021 , 13-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 13 February 2021 , 12-02-2021
  • Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, at the press conference on the National Vaccination Plan for COVID-19 , 12-02-2021
  • EMA starts rolling review of CureVac’s COVID-19 vaccine (CVnCoV) , 12-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 12 February 2021 , 12-02-2021
  • 9,264 Vaccination appointments made available for people over the age of 76 , 11-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 11 February 2021 , 11-02-2021
  • Second phase of strategic gradual de-escalation of restrictive measures extended until 28 February , 10-02-2021
  • Clarifications regarding the administration of AstraZeneca vaccine to specific age groups , 10-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 10 February 2021 , 10-02-2021
  • Third phase of the National Vaccination Plan for COVID-19 begins with appointments made available for people over the age of 79 , 09-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units, 9 February 2021 , 09-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population is in progress at 59 units (Testing Units – 8 February 2021) , 08-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population– Testing units , 07-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population is in progress – Testing units , 06-02-2021
  • Cyprus ranks second among EU countries in terms of coronavirus testing , 05-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population is in progress – Testing units , 05-02-2021
  • List of clinical laboratories conducting rapid COVID-19 antigen test for which no molecular confirmation is required , 05-02-2021
  • Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population is in progress - Testing units , 04-02-2021
  • Revised list of private laboratories for the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) molecular test , 04-02-2021
  • EMA starts rolling review of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) , 04-02-2021
  • Decisions of the Council of Ministers regarding the reopening of the sports sector , 03-02-2021
  • Self-isolation for 72 hours and laboratory testing 72 hours after arrival for all passengers arriving in the Republic of Cyprus , 03-02-2021
  • Cabinet adopts decision for the reopening of indoor theatres and cinemas as of 8 February , 03-02-2021
  • Testing for employees returning to work on 8 February is in progress , 03-02-2021
  • Vaccination Portal to be made available to citizens over the age of 83 , 02-02-2021
  • Testing for employees returning to work on 8 February, begins , 01-02-2021
  • Vaccination appointments for citizens over the age of 84 – 7,790 vaccine doses administered during the week of 23-29 January , 30-01-2021
  • Rapid tests for employees and the general population continue – Information about testing units on 30 January 2021 , 29-01-2021
  • EMA recommends COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca for authorisation in the EU , 29-01-2021
  • Answer to frequently-asked questions on COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca , 29-01-2021
  • *Revised* - Answers to frequently asked questions on what changes as of 1 February, in the framework of the strategic lifting of measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic , 29-01-2021
  • COVID-19 vaccine safety update for Comirnaty , 29-01-2021
  • First COVID-19 vaccine safety update published , 29-01-2021
  • Clarification of Comirnaty dosage interval , 29-01-2021
  • Vaccination Portal to be made available to citizens over the age of 86 as of 29 January – New appointments as of 1st February , 28-01-2021
  • Answers to frequently asked questions on what changes as of 1 February, in the framework of the strategic lifting of measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic , 27-01-2021
  • The measures relating to flights and airports shall be extended until 1st March 2021 , 27-01-2021
  • Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, during the announcement of the 1st phase of the strategic lifting of measures , 27-01-2021
  • Change of Contact Information for the Call Centre of the electronic platform "CyprusFlightPass" , 26-01-2021
  • Vaccination Portal to be made available to citizens over the age of 88 as of 27 January , 26-01-2021
  • Cost of the laboratory test (RT-PCR) for Covid-19 at Larnaka and Pafos airports , 21-01-2021
  • Revised procedure for arranging vaccination appointments for COVID-19 , 19-01-2021
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 16/1/2021 , 16-01-2021
  • (Revised**) Answers to frequently asked questions on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic , 15-01-2021
  • (Revised*) Answers to frequently asked questions on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic , 12-01-2021
  • EMA receives application for conditional marketing authorisation of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca , 12-01-2021
  • Press release by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy on citizens' movements by exception , 09-01-2021
  • Answers to frequently asked questions on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic , 08-01-2021
  • Statement by Minister of Health Mr Constantinos Ioannou regarding the announcement of the new measures against the pandemic , 08-01-2021
  • EMA recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna for authorisation in the EU , 06-01-2021
  • Answers to frequently asked questions on COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna , 06-01-2021
  • Update on rolling review of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine , 31-12-2020
  • Presence of persons in houses other than permanent residents is prohibited – Remote working for public/wider public sector , 29-12-2020
  • Updated list of categories of citizens with risk factors for serious illness by COVID-19 , 29-12-2020
  • Antigen detection tests (rapid tests) do not need to be confirmed with a PCR test , 28-12-2020
  • First batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines to be delivered on 26 December – vaccinations to begin on 27 December , 22-12-2020
  • Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers to contain the pandemic , 22-12-2020
  • Answers to frequently asked questions about Comirnaty - COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (nucleoside modified) , 22-12-2020
  • Travel Advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Coronavirus Covid-19 for the United Kingdom , 22-12-2020
  • Quarantine for a 7-day period for passengers from the UK due to new strain of coronavirus , 21-12-2020
  • EMA recommends first COVID-19 vaccine for authorisation in the EU , 21-12-2020
  • Answers to frequent questions concerning the emergency measures for passengers from the United Kingdom , 21-12-2020
  • Update on assessment of the BioNTech and Pfizer BNT162b2 vaccine marketing authorisation application , 16-12-2020
  • Answers to frequently asked questions about vaccines/vaccination against COVID-19 , 15-12-2020
  • The National Vaccination Plan for COVID-19 was presented , 15-12-2020
  • National Vaccination Plan for Covid-19 , 15-12-2020
  • Measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic - with effect from 11/12/2020 until 31/12/2020 , 09-12-2020
  • Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers to contain the pandemic , 09-12-2020
  • The Council of Ministers has approved the modified Action Plan for the gradual resumption of flights and the reopening of airports , 03-12-2020
  • 1474 is the new COVID-19 call center , 01-12-2020
  • EMA receives application for conditional marketing authorisation of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine , 01-12-2020
  • EMA starts rolling review of Janssen’s COVID-19 vaccine Ad26.COV2.S , 01-12-2020
  • EMA receives application for conditional marketing authorisation of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine BNT162b2 , 01-12-2020
  • Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on the Government’s decisions to address the pandemic , 27-11-2020
  • Additional measures to address the pandemic , 27-11-2020
  • Management and discharge of confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection by the Personal Doctors , 23-11-2020
  • Ban on movement to and from the Districts of Lemesos and Pafos , 12-11-2020
  • Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades , 11-11-2020
  • Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, during the announcement of the emergency measures to combat the pandemic , 11-11-2020
  • Sample testing among close contacts of CYPRA slaughterhouse’s COVID-19 confirmed cases , 08-11-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 06-11-2020
  • Categories of citizens with risk factors for serious affliction by COVID-19 , 04-11-2020
  • Televised address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, on the issue of the COVID-19 pandemic , 04-11-2020
  • Introductory statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, at the announcement of extraordinary measures for handling the pandemic , 04-11-2020
  • Contact Information for the Help Desk to support the electronic platform "CyprusFlightPass" , 01-11-2020
  • Travel Advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Coronavirus COVID-19, All other countries except those in category Α and Β (From 09/10/2020) , 29-10-2020
  • Travel Advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Coronavirus COVID-19, group of countries Α and Β (From 09/10/2020) , 29-10-2020
  • Improvement of procedures informing persons who test positive for the virus and their close contacts , 23-10-2020
  • Update of instructions for visits to Homes for the Elderly and Incapacitated, Child and Juvenile Protection State Institutions, and 24-hour care centres for the disabled , 23-10-2020
  • Decisions of the Minister of Labour relating to the implementation of the Special Schemes for the period of October 2020 , 23-10-2020
  • Priority services in retail establishments granted for citizens over 60 years-old and people with disabilities , 23-10-2020
  • Clarifications on organizing weddings and christenings , 22-10-2020
  • Decision of the Council of Ministers on the implementation of island-wide contingency measures and in Limassol and Paphos Districts in particular , 22-10-2020
  • COVID-19 measures extended island-wide and contingency measures decided for Lemesos District , 17-10-2020
  • Instructions issued to persons testing positive to the virus or who are considered to be close contacts, and to persons in charge of Security and Health in workplaces , 16-10-2020
  • Revised instructions for the mandatory use of facemask by the general population , 14-10-2020
  • Initial statement by the Minister of Health Mr. Constantinou at a press conference on developments concerning the pandemic , 08-10-2020
  • Extended duration of contingency measures in force in the District of Larnaca , 07-10-2020
  • Initial statement by the Minister of Health at a press conference on developments concerning the pandemic , 07-10-2020
  • EMA starts second rolling review of a COVID-19 vaccine , 06-10-2020
  • EMA starts first rolling review of a COVID-19 vaccine in the EU , 02-10-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - Group of countries A and B (From 24/09/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 24-09-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - All other countries except those in categories A and B (From 24/09/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 24-09-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - Group of countries Α and Β (From 24/09/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 24-09-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 21-09-2020
  • EMA confirms recommendation to suspend all ranitidine medicines in the EU , 18-09-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - All other countries except those in categories A and B (From 18/09/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 18-09-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - Group of countries Α and Β (From 18/09/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 18-09-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 15-09-2020
  • Maximum number of persons at cultural and political events , 10-09-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - All other countries except those in categories A and B (From 5/09/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 05-09-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - Group of countries Α and Β (From 5/09/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 05-09-2020
  • EMA receives application for marketing authorisation of Dexamethasone Taw for COVID-19 , 04-09-2020
  • Support measures to address the consequences of the Covid-19 Coronavirus as regards employment and enterprises , 03-09-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 01-09-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - All other countries except those in categories A and B (From 28/08/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 28-08-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - Group of countries Α and Β (From 28/08/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 28-08-2020
  • Home weddings and christenings with over 50 guests only with prior approval by Health Ministry , 27-08-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 24-08-2020
  • Review of the directive for mandatory use of face masks by the general population , 24-08-2020
  • Decisions of the Council of Ministers for the management of the coronavirus pandemic , 21-08-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - All other countries except those in categories A and B (From 20/08/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 20-08-2020
  • Places where the use of a mask is mandatory by the general population , 20-08-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - Group of countries Α and Β (From 20/08/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 20-08-2020
  • New maximum price for conducting a laboratory test for COVID-19 , 20-08-2020
  • Compulsory repeat of the COVIC-19 laboratory test for passengers arriving from Category C countries , 12-08-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 11-08-2020
  • Instructions and precautionary measures against the new coronavirus in health providing areas , 05-08-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 04-08-2020
  • Applicable measures for passengers coming from each country category , 04-08-2020
  • Press announcement by the Ministry of the Interior on obtaining a Special Entry Permit to the Republic of Cyprus , 03-08-2020
  • Greece is being moved to category B as of 6 August 2020 , 02-08-2020
  • Places where the use of a mask is mandatory by the general population , 01-08-2020
  • Opening statement by the Minister of Health Mr Constantinos Ioannou at the press conference about the new developments regarding COVID-19 , 31-07-2020
  • Announcement by the Ministry of Transport concerning passengers travelling to Cyprus from the UK as of 1 August , 31-07-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - All other countries except those is categories A and B (From 01/08/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 31-07-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - Group of countries Α and Β (From 01/08/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 31-07-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 28-07-2020
  • """Help Desk to support the electronic platform CyprusFlightPass""""""""""" , 28-07-2020
  • UK falls under Category B as of 1 August 2020 , 27-07-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 20-07-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 14-07-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - Group of countries Α and Β (From 06/7/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 09-07-2020
  • Maximum number of persons at gatherings increased , 09-07-2020
  • Travel advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for COVID-19 - All other countries except those is category Α and Β (From 06/7/2020 00:00 Cyprus time GMT+3) , 06-07-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 03-07-2020
  • Isolation at home for cases of the COVID-19 disease or their close contacts and arrivals in Cyprus from category C countries , 01-07-2020
  • Update of the maximum number of persons served at catering establishments , 30-06-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 29-06-2020
  • First COVID-19 treatment recommended for EU authorisation , 26-06-2020
  • Obtaining a Cyprus Flight Pass through the electronic platform cyprusflightpass.gov.cy , 19-06-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 19-06-2020
  • Arrangements for maximum number of persons at social gatherings in houses and public spaces , 19-06-2020
  • Travel advice for Cypriot citizens issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , 12-06-2020
  • Special arrangements for discharging duties applicable to vulnerable groups are abolished , 10-06-2020
  • Council of Minister approves Incentives Scheme for airline companies to address consequences of COVID-19 on Cyprus’ air connectivity , 10-06-2020
  • Maximum number of persons served in catering outlets , 10-06-2020
  • Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19 , 10-06-2020
  • EMA receives application for conditional authorisation of first COVID-19 treatment in the EU , 09-06-2020
  • Gradual lift of restrictive measures on flights to and from the Airports of Larnaca and Paphos , 08-06-2020
  • Latest data support continued use of ACE inhibitors and ARB medicines during COVID-19 pandemic , 05-06-2020
  • Flights to Cyprus from countries that do not fall under Categories A or B , 05-06-2020
  • Announcement of the Ministry of Interior on the easing of measures concerning the movement from and to the areas under government control as of 8 June 2020 , 05-06-2020
  • Clarification for premises that cannot reopen as of 9 June 2020 , 04-06-2020
  • The Council of Ministers has decided the further easing of restriction measures , 03-06-2020
  • Clarifications on the maximum number of persons allowed at mass gatherings , 03-06-2020
  • Decisions by the Minister of Labour on the implementation of Special Schemes for combatting the consequences of the COVID-19 virus , 01-06-2020
  • Republic of Cyprus ready to welcome foreign visitors , 29-05-2020
  • Presentation of the new support package for the economy by the Minister of Finance Mr. Constantinos Petrides , 28-05-2020
  • Address by the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastasiades regarding the measures taken to support the employees and the economy , 27-05-2020
  • Announcement by the Ministry of Transport on the abolition of compulsory quarantine at hotels , 25-05-2020
  • Procedure to be followed for repatriated persons in the Republic of Cyprus , 25-05-2020
  • No changes to the planning for the reopening of certain businesses and sectors , 25-05-2020
  • Clarifying instructions by the Ministry of Education on the reopening of Private Institutes/Private Educational Centres , 25-05-2020
  • Decree on flight ban renewed , 25-05-2020
  • Epidemic risk assessment of countries regarding COVID-19 , 24-05-2020
  • New support measures for the economy in the face of the COVID 19 pandemic consequences , 22-05-2020
  • Statements by the Minister of Transport on the gradual lifting of restriction measures to flights from and to the Airports of Larnaca and Paphos , 22-05-2020
  • Group or individual sport activity/exercise in outdoor areas allowed for up to 10 people , 21-05-2020
  • The Council of Ministers affirms launching of second phase of easing of restrictions with minor modifications , 19-05-2020
  • Special citizens’ groups referred for Covid19 testing , 19-05-2020
  • Statements by the Finance Minister regarding the withdrawal of the bill on state guarantees – Council of Ministers , 19-05-2020
  • Online applications for the Labour Ministry's support programs are available for the period 13/4/2020 - 12/5/2020 , 11-05-2020
  • Statement by the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastasiades on the operation of all levels of education , 08-05-2020
  • New package to support economy in response to COVID-19 pandemic , 07-05-2020
  • Sampling begins for 6 000 construction workers , 06-05-2020
  • Groups of patients/citizens redirected to Public Health Medical Centres to take the laboratory test for the new coronavirus , 05-05-2020
  • Mask use: when it should be used and by whom , 30-04-2020
  • Clarifications on the movement of citizens for purposes of exercise and care of people belonging to vulnerable groups , 30-04-2020
  • Introductory statement by the Minister of Health Mr. Constantinos Ioannou at the joint press conference with the Ministers of Finance and Labour , 30-04-2020
  • 20 000 employees to be tested in companies to reopen in first phase of lifting measures; Free masks in partial coverage of needs , 29-04-2020
  • Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades on the gradual easing of covid-19 lockdown measures , 29-04-2020
  • Groups of citizens with the higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 , 29-04-2020
  • New telephone centre to operate for citizens who will be repatriated , 28-04-2020
  • The Ministry of Health will subsidise an additional 2 000 laboratory tests for employees , 27-04-2020
  • Extension of flight ban until 17 May 2020 , 24-04-2020
  • Government begins random sample tests of 800 persons among the general public , 23-04-2020
  • Outpatient clinics of public and private hospitals are reopening , 23-04-2020
  • The Council of Ministers decided to take additional measures to support employees , 23-04-2020
  • Fourth batch of medical equipment and consumables arrives from China , 22-04-2020
  • Payment of Benefits for the Special Plans implemented by the Ministry of Labour Welfare and Social Insurance for the support of employees and businesses in response to COVID-19 , 22-04-2020
  • Clarifications about molecular tests for COVID-19 on employees , 22-04-2020
  • Additional measures to support employees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis , 21-04-2020
  • Procurement process for the supply of 9 million masks completed , 16-04-2020
  • Decree by the Minister of Communications and Works on the prohibition of flights as of April 18 2020 at 24.00 am Cyprus time , 16-04-2020
  • The Shipping Deputy Ministry expresses appreciation to the Cyprus Union of Shipowners for donating 10 ICU-Ventilators , 15-04-2020
  • Payment of benefits for the special schemes of the Ministry of Labour to support workers and businesses due to COVID-19 , 15-04-2020
  • Compulsory sample tests for employees in retail trade companies which supply foodstuff and drinks and at nursing homes , 15-04-2020
  • Extraordinary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Citizen Services Centres , 15-04-2020
  • Instructions of the Ministry of Transport regarding the implementation of Restrictive Measures at ports and port installations to counter the COVID-19 Pandemic , 15-04-2020
  • Instructions for precautionary measures and personal protection in a community against infection from COVID-19 virus
  • Payment of benefits for the special schemes of the Ministry of Labor Welfare and Social Insurance to support workers and businesses due to COVID-19 , 14-04-2020
  • Announcement by the Presidency of the Republic on the program of gradual and controlled repatriation , 13-04-2020
  • Statements by the Finance Minister after the meeting the President of the Republic had with party leaders , 13-04-2020
  • Validity of residence permits for seasonal employment extended by three months , 10-04-2020
  • VSampling to begin promptly for 20 000 employees in the private public and wider public sectors and the National Guard 10.04.20 , 10-04-2020
  • Call centre service for citizens who cannot use the 8998 text messaging service for the movement by way of exception , 09-04-2020
  • Planning in place for ensuring proper response by public and private hospitals , 08-04-2020
  • Cumhurbaşkanı Sn. Nikos Anastasiadis'in coronavirüs ile mücadele çerçevesinde alınan tedbirler ile ilgili basın toplantısında yaptığı açıklama Cumhurbaşkanlığı Sarayı , 08-04-2020
  • Monitoring the COVID-19 virus is expanding through additional laboratory tests among the general public , 08-04-2020
  • Statement by the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastasiades on the Council of Ministers' decisions regarding COVID-19 , 08-04-2020
  • Joint statement of the Minister of Health of Cyprus Mr Constantinos Ioannou and the Ambassador of Israel in Cyprus Mr Shmuel Revel , 07-04-2020
  • The Shipping Deputy Ministry thanks MSC Shipmanagement Ltd for its donation of 106 000 surgical masks and 100 000 gloves , 06-04-2020
  • Electronic application form for withdrawal cancellation replacement of applications submitted to the Ministry of Labour Welfare and Social Insurance , 06-04-2020
  • The Foreign Ministry calls on those wishing to repatriate to express interest through the connect2cy platform , 06-04-2020
  • EMA provides recommendations on compassionate use of remdesivir for COVID-19 , 03-04-2020
  • Extension of measures to protect elderly and vulnerable groups announced by the Labour Ministry , 03-04-2020
  • Customer Service by Social Insurance Services within the framework of measures to mitigate the spread of COVID -19 , 03-04-2020
  • Guidelines for the disinfection of healthcare and non-healthcare settings , 03-04-2020
  • The Parcel24 service in the fight against the coronavirus , 03-04-2020
  • Disinfection procedure of businesses premises which provide services to the public , 03-04-2020
  • Ιnformation by the Ministry of Labour Welfare and Social Insurance for people with disabilities on the measures taken to tackle coronavirus , 02-04-2020
  • Decree by the Minister of Communications on the prohibition of flights as of April 4 2020 at 12.00 am Cyprus time , 02-04-2020
  • Update on treatments and vaccines against COVID-19 under development , 02-04-2020
  • COVID-19: chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine only to be used in clinical trials or emergency use programmes , 02-04-2020
  • Ministry of Health has received a donation from People's Republic of China in terms of individual protective equipment , 01-04-2020
  • Modifications to the procedure for an approval of movement by way of exception , 01-04-2020
  • Foreign Ministry launches online platform and calls on Cypriots abroad to register , 31-03-2020
  • Ministerial Council decision increases to €300 the fine for violators of the Law on Vaccination , 31-03-2020
  • Maximum number of persons in vehicles during travel , 31-03-2020
  • Information by the Ministry of Labour Welfare and Social Insurance in relation to the Special Scheme for Self-employed Workers , 31-03-2020
  • Foreign Ministry announces cooperation with network of doctors to respond to medical needs of Cypriots abroad , 31-03-2020
  • Government bank account details for donations regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic , 30-03-2020
  • Suspension of payment of the VAT in the framework of the support programme to address the effects of the virus COVID-19 , 30-03-2020
  • Minister of Health to issue new decree under the Quarantine Law Act , 30-03-2020
  • Announcement of the Ministry of Labour Welfare and Social Insurance for the Special Leave for Child Care , 30-03-2020
  • Information by the Ministry of Labour Welfare and Social Security on the Special Sick Leave Allowance , 30-03-2020
  • Special Scheme for Complete Suspension of Business by the Ministry of Labour Welfare and Social Security , 30-03-2020
  • Announcement by the Ministry of Labour Welfare and Social Security on the Special Scheme for Partial Suspension of Business and Provision of a Special Unemployment Benefit , 30-03-2020
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports Cypriot students abroad , 29-03-2020
  • Press release by the Labour Ministry regarding the Special Allowance for Self-employed Persons , 29-03-2020
  • Press release by the Labour Ministry regarding the Special Unemployment Allowance for Employees , 29-03-2020
  • Press release issued by the Ministry of Labour with regard to the application for the Special Sick Leave Allowance , 29-03-2020
  • Announcement by the Press and Information Office on the movement of media representatives , 26-03-2020
  • Ministry of Research Innovation and Digital Policy: SMS service for confirming movement in exceptional cases resumes operation , 25-03-2020
  • Measures taken after the confirmation of new cases of coronavirus at Lefkosia and Larnaka General Hospitals , 24-03-2020
  • Announcement by UNFICYP on measures to prevent potential spread of coronavirus in Cyprus , 24-03-2020
  • Ministry of Labour launches website for Support Program for coping with effects of COVID-19 , 24-03-2020
  • Announcement by the Ministry of Communications and Works –Passengers using the public transport must have in their possession the necessary documents , 24-03-2020
  • Operation of Public Hospitals on the basis of a Decree published by the Ministry of Health , 23-03-2020
  • Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades , 23-03-2020
  • Vulnerable groups – Only with identification or proof of condition entrance to supermarkets between the hours 7-10 a.m. , 21-03-2020
  • Application for a medical certificate for Public Health reasons , 20-03-2020
  • 1412 call center begins operation for information on Coronavirus disease , 20-03-2020
  • Operation of Pubic Hospitals on the basis of a Decree published by the Ministry of Health , 20-03-2020
  • Special arrangements by the Shipping Deputy Ministry for the provision of services during the COVID-19 outbreak , 20-03-2020
  • ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH , 20-03-2020
  • Decree by the Minister of Communications and Works on the prohibition of flights as of 3.00 am Cyprus time , 20-03-2020
  • Joint Press Release by the Ministry of Health the Health Insurance Organization and the Cyprus Medical Association — Guidelines to citizens , 19-03-2020
  • 1433 call center begins operation on 23 March for information on measures announced by the Ministry of Labour , 19-03-2020
  • Written Statement by the Minister of Transport regarding the charter of flights to repatriate Cypriot citizens , 19-03-2020
  • Frequently Asked Questions about the Support Program for Coping with the effects of COVID-19 announced by the Minister of Labour Welfare and Social Insurance , 19-03-2020
  • FOREIGN MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT on the Issuance of Certificates by Diplomatic Missions Abroad for Entry into the Republic of Cyprus , 18-03-2020
  • Statements by the Minister of Health after a meeting of the ministerial committee presided by the President of the Republic , 17-03-2020
  • TRAVEL ADVICE Issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (valid from 18:00 on 16/3/2020) , 16-03-2020
  • The Cyprus Post announces the suspension of acceptance and dispatch of postal items to certain countries , 16-03-2020
  • Announcement by the Cyprus Post on the suspension of postal services , 16-03-2020
  • Provision of services to the public by the Asylum Service during the emergency measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 , 16-03-2020
  • Public Service by the Press and Information Office in view of the emergency measures to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 Virus , 16-03-2020
  • Cumhurbaşkanı Nikos Anastasiadis’in olağanüstü Bakanlar Kurulu toplantısının ardından yaptığı basın açıklaması - Τούρκικα , 15-03-2020
  • Statement by the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastasiades following the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers , 15-03-2020
  • Clarifying Information by the Ministry of Interior for travellers regarding evidence , 14-03-2020
  • Updated travel advice regarding the new coronavirus in force from 15 March 2020 onwards , 14-03-2020
  • İçişleri Bakanlığının özgür bölgeler ve işgal altındaki bölgeler arasındaki giriş çıkışlara yönelik talimatları -Turkish , 14-03-2020
  • Directives of the Minister of Interior for the entry between the areas under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the occupied areas , 14-03-2020
  • TRAVEL ADVICE Issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in light of the COVID 19 pandemic issued on 14/3/2020 (valid from 1 a.m. of March 15 until March 30 2020) , 14-03-2020
  • Updated travel advice regarding the Coronavirus in force on 14 March 2020 onwards , 13-03-2020
  • Serving the public at the Office of the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights , 13-03-2020
  • ОБРАЩЕНИЕ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА РЕСПУБЛИКИ КИПР НИКОСА АНАСТАСИАДИСА ПО ПОВОДУ МЕР ПРИНИМАЕМЫХ В СВЯЗИ С РАСПРОСТРАНЕНИЕМ КОРОНОВИРУСА – Russian , 13-03-2020
  • Cumhurbaşkanı Sn. Nikos Anastasiades’in koronavirüse karşı açıkladığı tedbirler – Turkish , 13-03-2020
  • The President of the Republic addresses the Cyprus people on the issue of Coronavirus , 13-03-2020
  • 1450 Call center begins operation for citizens seeking information on coronavirus , 13-03-2020
  • """- الاجراءات التي أعلنها الرئيس اناستاسياديس لمواجهة فيروس كورونا Arabic""""""""""" , 13-03-2020
  • Serving the public at the Civil Registry and Migration Department , 12-03-2020
  • Travel advice by the Foreign Ministry regarding the COVID-19 outbreak , 10-03-2020