COVID-19

Vaccination of Visitors to the Republic of Cyprus against COVID-19

The Ministry of Health, with the aim of strengthening the immunity of the population against COVID-19 and better serving the citizens, has proceeded with the planning of the possibility of vaccination to people who visit the Republic of Cyprus and wish to be given the vaccine against the disease as stated in the announcement (here […]

Council of Ministers decides on relaxing COVID-19 measures as per Minister of Health. Vigilance is still a prerequisite.

As announced today by the Minister here in Greek, the Ministry of Health is proceeding with important relaxations of the prevailing measures to combat  COVID-19 due to the improved epidemiological statistics. However, encouraging developments should not lead to complacency and non-observance of personal protection measures. Taking into account the above, the Council of Ministers decided: The Council […]

COVID-19 – Latest Announcement by the Ministry of Health on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, 14/07/2022

Due to the increased transmissibility of the BA.4 and BA.5 variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, present in the community at a rate of 90%, the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, in consultation with the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee, has submitted proposals to the Council of Ministers for the review of protective measures […]

Announcement by the Ministry of Health on the decision of the Council of Ministers for the reintroduction of the mandatory use of masks indoors

In the last days, there has been a world-wide increase in all epidemiological indicators, as well as in the number of hospitalized individuals. The increase in infections is due to BA.4, BA.5 variants and their evolutionary sub-strains. Specifically, according to data from the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health, from 25 June until 5 […]

Announcement by the Ministry of Health on the decisions of the Council of Ministers on COVID-19

In the last days, there has been an increase in all epidemiological indicators, as well as in the number of hospitalized individuals. The increase in infections is due to BA.4, BA.5 variants and their evolutionary sub-strains. The Ministry of Health reiterates its call for compliance with the personal protection measures (mask, distance, hand hygiene), in […]

Clarifications of the Ministry of Health for the decisions of the Council of Ministers that enter into force from 1 June 2022 – Suspension of the obligation to use a protective mask

Following the decisions of the Council of Ministers dated 27 May 2022, regarding the lifting of the remaining measures against COVID-19 disease, the Ministry of Health informs here in Greek, that from 1 June 2022 the following come into force: the obligation to use a protective mask indoors and indoors is suspended. Employees and visitors over the age […]

Announcement of the Ministry of Health for decisions of the Council of Ministers that enter into force on 15 May 2022

Following the decisions of the Council of Ministers dated 20 April and 10 May 2022 here in Greek, which we have unofficially translated in English, regarding the lifting of restrictive measures against COVID-19 disease, the Ministry of Health informs that from 15 May 2022, the following enter into force:   Suspension of the obligation to demonstrate Safe Pass […]

Further relaxations on the restrictive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic – Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, regarding the decisions of the Council of Ministers

As per Council of Ministers decision and the announcement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela here, the following have been announced: as of 15 May 2022, the suspension of the measure for mandatory Safe Pass presentation in entertainment establishments, dance and music venues and events including weddings and christenings. as of 15 May […]

Announcement of the Ministry of Health for reopening of Schools

Following the decision of the Council of Ministers, dated April 7, 2022, the Ministry of Health here in Greek informs that all students, teachers and other staff, upon their return to school on May 2, 2022, must submit a rapid antigen detection test (Rapidtest ) with a negative effect of 48 hours. From May 3, […]

COVID19 latest relaxation measures announced by The Minister of Health Mr. Michalis Hadjipandela

The Minister of Health Mr. Michalis Hadjipandela has announced in his speech here a new series of relaxations as regards COVID19 at the same time stressing that suspension of measures does not mean the end of the pandemic. The measures announced are the following: a)     as of 22 April 2022,the suspension of Safe Pass in the […]