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23-03-2021 15:26
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 24 March 2021
Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.
For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly testing of the personnel, through the rapid antigen test, is ensured as follows:
- Businesses/services employing up to 3 people, all employees should be tested.
- Businesses/services employing between 4 to 10 people, at least 4 employees should be tested.
- Businesses/services employing more than 11 people, at least 5 people or 30% of employees should be tested, whichever is higher in number.
Additionally, the self-employed and the domestic employees and/or people caring for elders or disabled persons or people providing assistance to individuals who are unable to take care of themselves are obligated to participate in the program.
It is recalled that all teachers and school staff without exception are required to undergo a weekly check with a rapid antigen test. The negative result certificate should be presented during the checks. At the same time, according to the Decree, dated 2 March, as of 8 March, students aged 12 and over are required to submit a negative rapid test certificate on a weekly basis. It is noted that mobile testing units will be located in public and private Lyceums and Technical Schools, however, staff and students can be tested at the various testing units, as well.
Thus, employees may proceed to the testing units operating in all Districts, according to the plan designed by the employer/head. On Wednesday, 24 March, the testing units will be operating as follows:
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District |
Location of testing units |
Operating hours |
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Lemesos (13 units) |
Agios Ioannis Eleimon Church, Lemesos |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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‘Andreas Themistocleous’ TEPAK building, Agia Zoni (old land registry, Athinon street) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Apostles Peter and Paul Church, Kapsalos |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Tsireion Stadium (West side – Main entrance, VIP area) |
8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. |
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Irinis Square, Agios Athanasios (in front of the Town Hall) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Productivity Centre, Linopetra (next to the parking area, 1 Elpidas Street) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Agia Varvara Church, Zakaki |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Hotel Atlantica Oasis, Germasogeia (hotel lobby) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Germasogeia Cultural Centre |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Erimi Healthcare Centre (Opposite former Cyprus Cooperative Bank) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Panagia Chrysaifiliotissa Church, Agia Fila (Mavrokordatou Street, near CYTA) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Sports Centre “Glafkos Clerides”, Agros |
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. |
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Agios Athanasios Industrial Area (Medochemie parking area) |
8.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. |
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Larnaka (7 units) |
“Agios Georgios Kontos” Cultural Centre, Larnaka |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Apostolos Varnavas Church, Larnaka (Krasia area) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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“Agios Savvas” Spiritual Centre, Livadia |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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“Ermis Aradippou” Union, Aradippou |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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KEPO Lefkara |
11.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Ormideia Community Council |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Pervolia Community Council |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Lefkosia (15 units) |
State Fair, Engomi (in front of the East Entrance) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Agios Spyridonas Church, Lefkosia (behind the Police Station of Lykavitos) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Agios Georgios Church, Agios Dometios |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Apostolos Andreas Church, Aglantzia (Kyrenia Avenue) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Panagia Evangelistria Church, Palouriotissa |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Agios Georgios Church, Latsia |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Agios Chrysostomos Church, Pano Lakatamia |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Tis tou Theou Sofias Church, Strovolos |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Strovolos Municipality |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Agios Dimitrios Church, Acropolis |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Geri Municipality |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Agios Georgios Church, Deftera |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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«Home of the Volunteer», Kokkinotrimithia |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Dali Health Centre |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Idalion Industrial Area (Laiko-Cosmos headquarters) |
8.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. |
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Pafos (4 units) |
Municipality Square, Pafos |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Former House of the District Officer, Pafos (Griva Digeni Street) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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ERA KORIVOS outside parking area (2 Demokratias Avenue, next to Pafiako Stadium) |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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«Vrisi Ton Pegiotisson» Square, Pegeia |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Ammochostos (3 units) |
Spiritual Centre of the Metropolitan Church of Paralimni |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Avgorou Senior Citizens’ club |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
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Ethnikofrona Somateia of Liopetri |
8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. |
It is clarified that citizens must carry proof of identity (e.g. Identity Card, Driver’s Licence, Passport, etc.), for identification purposes.
(EK/MG)
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