COVID-19

COVID-19 – Countries epidemiological risk assessment for COVID-19, dated 17/2/2021 – Ministry of Health

The epidemiological image of various countries with regard to the COVID-19 disease has been re-evaluated by the Epidemiological Monitoring and Control of Infectious Diseases Unit of the Medical Services and the Public Health Services. The evaluation was based on the epidemiological indicators of the countries, such as: the effective reproduction number R(t) for SARS-CoV-2, the […]

COVID-19 Announcement – Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units, Friday, 12 February 2021

Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the epidemic picture in Cyprus, the Ministry of Health continues the free programs of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees. The increased number of tests in the community constitutes a decisive factor of the strategy for the gradual lifting of the restrictive measures. For the smooth […]

COVID-19: Continuation of Antigen Testing by Authorities and clarification on Control Procedures

Additional clarification has been provided as part of the process for antigen testing of employees. As per Ministry of Health: Private organizations / companies and Services / Departments of the public and wider public sector must appoint a responsible person, who has the obligation to prepare and communicate to staff the weekly plan with the […]

Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units, Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the epidemic picture in Cyprus, the Ministry of Health continues the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees. The increased number of tests in the community constitutes a decisive factor of the strategy for the gradual lifting of the restrictive measures. For the smooth […]

Department of Tax Announcement – Payment of VAT in installments, for the periods ending on 31/12/2020 and 31/1/2021, in the context of managing the effects of the COVID -19 epidemic

As per the Department of Tax announcement by Law N. 5 (I) / 2021 (here in Greek), taxable persons who are not included in the categories defined in the Law (presented in detail in the pdf file List of Economic Activities Sectors), and have an amount to be paid in the tax returns that concern the […]

COVID-19 – Ministry of Health reminder on the mandatory weekly check with rapid antigen test

The Ministry of Health has issued today a reminder on the Mandatory Weekly Rapid Antigen Test. Continuing its efforts to further improve the epidemiological picture of Cyprus, and ensuring continuous surveillance in the community, the Ministry of Health focuses on regular antigen testing of employees. The increased number of tests has been a central pillar […]

COVID19 Announcement – The Ministry of Health proceeds with the vaccination of 16 and 17 year-olds who are not registered in GeSY

The Ministry of Health, in the framework of the already announced procedure for vaccination of individuals within the age group of 16 and 17 years old, announces that people within this age group who are not GESY registered, shall submit to the Ministry of Health the properly completed Application for the Registration of Citizens who […]

Revised list of private laboratories for the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) molecular test

The Ministry of Health announces a revised list of private Clinical Laboratories which have verified the procedure of conducting the diagnostic methodology that detects the genetic material of the virus (RT-RCR) – the only approved and acceptable COVID-19 research method – and to which all citizens and/or businesses may refer to privately for testing. It […]

COVID-19 – Self-isolation for 72 hours and laboratory testing 72 hours after arrival for all Arrivals in the Republic

As per Council of Ministers announcement today, the Council  approved a proposal providing for the mandatory self-isolation of 72 hours and the performance of PCR laboratory test 72 hours after the arrival of all passengers arriving from Category A and B countries announced here in English, thus strengthening the measures applied at the Airports of the Republic since their reopening […]

Testing for those going back to work on February 8th will be on an alphabetic basis and starts tomorrow 02/01/21

The Ministry of Health has announced the process to be followed for the testing of personnel going back to work on February 8th here in Greek. In order to ensure the smooth reopening of companies and professions, in the context of the strategy for the gradual restart of society and the economy, a national testing […]