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29-12-2021 21:00
Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers
Ladies and gentlemen,The epidemiological indicators have been rapidly deteriorating in the last days, and there is possibility of an increase in patient admissions in state hospitals, in the next few days. The positivity rate is above 2.5% and specifically during the last three days 7,168 positive cases were recorded in the community. The Omicron variant is already in the community and is expected to further burden the epidemiological situation.Unfortunately, the data indicate that many of ...
29-12-2021 19:49
Photo Album – Acting President of the Republic – Council of Ministers
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, presides over a meeting of the Council of Ministers.
29-12-2021 15:12
Rapid antigen testing units – 30 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...
29-12-2021 13:40
Average Monthly Earnings of Employees: 3rd Quarter 2021
Annual Change 1,3%Based on provisional data, the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the third quarter of 2021, amounted to €1.934 compared to €1.909 during the third quarter of 2020, i.e. an increase of 1,3% is observed.The average gross monthly earnings during the third quarter of 2021, seasonally adjusted, are estimated at €2.024 and compared to the second quarter of 2021 they are increased by 0,5%. Note: From the 1st quarter of 2021 onwards, data are provisional.The av...
28-12-2021 18:50
Vaccinations of children aged 5-11 years in cooperation with the Cyprus Paediatric Society
In the framework of the efforts to better serve parents/guardians and especially children aged 5-11 years, the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Cyprus Paediatric Society, proceeds with the operation of large vaccination centres.In particular:On 2 January 2022, the vaccination centre at the State fair - point A will serve only children aged 5-11 years (walk-in and appointments through the vaccination portal).- Hours: 08:00-14:00On 8 January 2022, the vaccination centre at S...
28-12-2021 13:40
Rapid antigen testing units – 29 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...
28-12-2021 12:12
Citizens may update the COVID-19 Positive Cases Data Entry Platform
Due to the increased number of tests leading to the detection of a large number of COVID-19 positive cases, the Ministry of Health reminds citizens that all confirmed cases can fill in an electronic form to better serve them and facilitate the tracing process.Citizens receive a text message the day after they were diagnosed, on the mobile phone number they submitted at the time of the test. The message contains a link with passwords in order for them to confirm their details, to indicate the...
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 ...
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