COVID-19

COVID-19 Announcement – Increased incidence of the British strain of COVID-19 in Cyprus – Reduction of serious incidents by observing the measures

As announced by the Ministry of Health, the British strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus is detected in 25.7% of samples tested in the community of Cyprus. According to specialized tests performed on positive samples sent to the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC), the new most contagious virus mutation is present in the community, […]

COVID-19 – Covid-19 Tracer Application launched – Exposure Notification (CovTracer – EN) – Launch by Ministry of Health and the Deputy Ministry of Research Innovation and Digital Policy

An app launched by the Ministry of Health and the Deputy Ministry of Research Innovation and Digital Policy is now available on Google Play Store and Apple App under the following links: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cy.gov.dmrid.covtracer Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/covtracer/id1510330601 Digital contact tracing apps can help break the chain of coronavirus infections and save lives by complementing […]

Mandatory weekly check with rapid tests for all teachers and school staff – Strong recommendation for testing for school students

As per Minister of Health Announcement, from the investigation and tracking of the current positive cases of COVID-19, it appears at first sight that, in addition to the intra-family transmission of the virus, there is a spread in schools, mainly by staff, but also students through their family environment. Following this development, in consultation with […]

Country epidemiological risk assessment for COVID-19, dated 27/2/2021

Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, dated 18 February 2021 (here in Greek), regarding the Action Plan for the gradual resumption of flights and the reopening of airports, the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health re-evaluated the epidemiological picture of different countries as to COVID-19. The classification for the countries of […]

Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 1 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 […]

Decisions of the Minister of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance regarding the implementation of the Special Plans for the period February 2021

The Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance announces that the Decisions of the Minister of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance regarding the implementation of the Special Plans for dealing with the effects of the COVID 19 virus for the period from the 1st until 28 February 2021 were published on 25/02/21 in the Official […]

Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 25 February 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 […]

Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 19 February 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 […]

Resumption of flights and reopening of airports with additional security measures decided by the Council of Ministers

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that the Council of Ministers has today made the following changes regarding the Action Plan for the gradual resumption of flights and the reopening of airports, which will take effect on March 1, 2021. The changes are as follows: For the countries of the European Union and […]

Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 17 February 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 […]