COVID-19

Guidelines by the Ministry of Health for the release of positive COVID-19 cases

As per announcement here, further to the recent decision of the Council of Ministers on 3 March 2022, regarding the release of Covid-19 positive cases on day 7, the Ministry of Health informs that as of Tuesday 8 March 2022, virus-positive individuals may be released on day 7, provided that they have a negative rapid […]

Statement by the Minister of Health on the decisions of the Council of Ministers on the gradual relaxation of measures

Please see here in English the full officially translated speech of the Minister of Health on the relaxation of measures as announced today.  The key points are as follows:  a) as of 8 March 2022, individuals who are positive to the virus can be released on the 7th day, provided that they have a negative (Rapid or PCR) test […]

From 21 February 2022, the new Action Plan for the smooth conduct of flights and the operation of Airports comes in force – Unofficial Translation

The new Action Plan for the smooth conduct of flights and the operation of Airports is implemented earlier and specifically from February 21, 2022,  following today’s decision of the Council of Ministers here in Greek. and UNOFFICIALLY TRANSLATED. For the transitional period from 21 to 28 February 2022, all passengers arriving at Larnaca and Paphos […]

Clarification of the Ministry of Health with regard to the ban on the entry to persons without a vaccination history or to persons who have not completed their vaccination scheme

As of 21 February 2022, the entry ban is lifted for persons who do not have a history of vaccination, or have not completed their vaccination scheme, in catering establishments, entertainment venues, dance and music halls, stadiums, theatres, cinemas, performance spaces, weddings, christenings and accommodation in hotels or tourist establishments. SafePass conditions by age for […]

Announcement by the Cyprus Government – Vaccination Portal

The Ministry of Health informs  here in English that the upgrading of the Vaccination Portal has been completed, in order to better serve citizens.  Following approval by the National Vaccination Committee, the appointment arrangement for the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine can be arranged after two months have elapsed since the first dose.  At the same […]

** Revised ** Announcement of the Ministry of Health for the decisions of the Council of Ministers – 2/2/2022

The Council of Ministers in its session today decided here in Greek: from 4 February 2022, the lifting of the ban on children without a history of vaccination aged 12-17, in restaurants, cafes, theaters, cinemas, theaters. Admission to these areas will be permitted upon presentation of a 72-hour negative PCR or Rapid Test, provided they […]

Clarifications by the Ministry of Health on the procedure for implementing the measure “test to stay” in primary and secondary education

The Ministry of Health clarifies here, the “test to stay” procedure changes for students who are close contacts of a positive case and have completed their vaccination scheme or have a certificate of recovery and the 90-day period has not elapsed. This change applies to those students who are close contacts of a confirmed positive case […]

Announcement by the Ministry of Health regarding the decisions of the Council of Ministers – revised protocols

The Minister of Health within his speech today (full speech here in English) announced that the Council of Minister has approved the following: (α) as of 28 January 2022, the replacement of the PCR laboratory test with rapid antigen tests (rapid test) on the 7th day as referred to in the protocol for management of close […]

Announcements on Clarifications regarding the EUDCC Recovery Certificate following the announcements of the Council of Ministers of 21 December 2021 and On Distribution of Self-Tests

On the basis of the decision of the Council of Ministers of 21 December 2021,  as announced here in English, the period of validity of the Certificate of Recovery is reduced from 180 days to 90 days. This change will apply as of 31 January 2022 to all holders of the Certificate, regardless of whether they have […]

COVID 19 Release Protocol Review and Automation of the Release Process

As per latest announcement here in Greek, the Ministry of Health informs the citizens that from January 17, 2022, the release of people positive for COVID-19 will be done automatically after the completion of ten days of self-isolation from the date of test with the first positive result, with day zero being considered the date […]