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COVID-19 – Answers to frequently asked questions about coronavirus cases and close contacts – Ministry of Health Announcement

1.    What is a coronavirus case? A coronavirus case is an individual who has a positive result in a coronavirus diagnostic test (molecular test-PCR or rapid antigen test). 2.    What should I do if I am confirmed as a positive case by a coronavirus test? When we are informed of a positive result from a diagnostic test, […]

Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 19/4/2021 – effect as of 22 April 2021

Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, on 18 February 2021, regarding the Action Plan for the gradual resumption of flights and the re-opening of airports, the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health has made a re-evaluation of the epidemiological situation in various countries as regards COVID-19 here in English. The categorization for the […]

The National Vaccination Plan against COVID-19 is accelerating – Planning for the period April 18-24

As per Ministry of Health announcement here in Greek,: As of April 16, 207,547 vaccinations were given (1st dose: 150,078 and 2nd dose: 57,469) The goal is to schedule appointments for people 40 and older by the beginning of May The Vaccination Portal reopens on April 18 only for people aged 64-67 The vaccination coverage of […]

Revised Protocol for the discharge of coronavirus close contacts from mandatory restriction

In the framework of the continuous monitoring of the new data that emerge, following a recommendation of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Coronavirus, the protocol for the discharge of the close contacts of the cases is revised. Firstly, it is recalled that close contacts are defined by specific criteria, in accordance with the protocol currently in force. […]

The vaccination portal opens on Sunday for individuals belonging to specific vulnerable groups

As per Ministry of Health Announcement HERE:, 7,500 vaccination appointments are available for specific vulnerable groups on today 11 and 12 April. Until the 9th April, a total of 183,225 vaccinations were carried out (130.937 with the 1st dose and 52.288 with the 2nd dose.) 10,318 individuals belonging to vulnerable groups and 654 bed-bound people received […]

Ministry of Health Announcement – Differentiation of protocol for tracking COVID-19 cases in Schools

In the context of the detection of coronavirus cases, the Epidemiological Surveillance and Infectious Diseases Control Unit of the Ministry of Health has identified transmission chains in school units. Increased incidents in schools can spread the virus to the community, as individuals (students and staff), in addition to their in-school contacts, can consequently transmit the […]

FROM CAPITALISM TO TALENTISM – Event by CIBA in collaboration with Salesforce and Cedar Rose Int. Services Ltd.

CIBA is pleased to inform of an upcoming event in collaboration with Salesforce and Cedar Rose International Services Ltd. 22 April 2021 @ 6pm ONLINE ZOOM MEETING No participation fee but registration is required! REGISTER BELOW   PROGRAMME Covid: The Threshold from Capitalism to Talentism – Petros Patounas Lacanian Psychoanalyst https://en.everybodywiki.com/Petros_Patounas  “The technology blueprint and how to […]

Register of Beneficial Owners: A tool to enhance the transparency of corporate entities – Presentation by the Minister of Commerce and Industry

An important tool for enhancing transparency, preventing and combating the use of companies and other legal entities for money laundering and terrorist financing, has been adopted by the Republic of Cyprus in the context of alignment with the Acquis. This is the creation of the Central Register of Beneficial Owners for companies and other legal […]

Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 5/4/2021, Active as of April 8th, 2021

Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, on 18 February 2021, regarding the Action Plan for the gradual resumption of flights and the re-opening of airports, the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health has made a re-evaluation of the epidemiological situation in various countries as regards COVID-19. The categorization for the countries of […]

Passengers holding a vaccination certificate from the Republic of Cyprus will not be subjected to self-isolation and mandatory testing upon arrival in Cyprus

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works has announced that following a decision by the Council of Ministers, as of 1 April 2021 here all passengers who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 and hold a valid Certificate from the Republic of Cyprus, upon their arrival in Cyprus, irrespective of the country from which they are […]