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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 […]

Looking Back – Moving Forward: CIBA Letter by General Secretary as Y2022 begins

As 2022 begins, we take the opportunity to share our outline on last year’s key highlights. To this end, please see attached and below in a more read-friendly format a letter addressed to you, our members of the Cyprus International Businesses Association. CIBA Letter from General Secretary for Year 2022 Thank you for your constant […]

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 […]

Invitation: ”Ways to Expand India-Cyprus Trade and Investment Ties” – Courtesy of The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) are organising an event with the Indian High Commission ”Ways to Expand India-Cyprus Trade and Investment Ties” and are inviting the CIBA Members, as well as the general public of the International Business community to participate. For more information regarding the event: India – Cyprus event Registration […]

COVID 19 – Announcement of the Minister of Health Mr. Michalis Hadjipandelas on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, 12/01/2022

Revised measures have been announced today by the Minister of Health Mr. Michalis Hadjipantelas as follows (full statement in Greek here): from January 17 to February 16, 2022, the integration of the measure “test to stay” in Primary and Secondary education, with the aim of schools to remain in operation and to detect in a […]

Updated instructions for managing COVID-19 cases and their close contact, 10/01/2022

The Ministry of Health has issued updated instructions on how to manage COVID 19 cases and their close contacts here. The Full instructions documents in Greek Οδηγίες για στενές επαφές κρούσματος COVID19 8.1.2022 and English 08012022_instructionsforself-isolatingathome_EN here. 1. POSITIVE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT:  Upon announcement of a positive result after Rapid antigen test or PCR test (molecular test), […]

Clarifications on the decisions of the Council of Ministers of 5 January 2022 on announced COVID Measures

Clarifications on the decisions of the Council of Ministers of 5 January 2022 as issued here.: (a)  the operation of all public and private primary and secondary education schools on 10 January 2022, as previously decided by the Council of Ministers. It is recalled that all students, teachers and other staff must hold a negative 48-hour […]

Latest Update on New Measures as announced by the Minister of Health today, January 5th 2021

As announced here in Greek the Minister of Health the following have been agreed  at the Council of Ministers:  the operation of all public and private schools of Primary and Secondary education normally on January 10, 2022, as announced in a previous decision of the Council of Ministers. It is reminded that all students, teachers and other […]