Stricter Covid-19 measures as of Wednesday in concern of ‘Omicron’

As new Covid-19 variant ‘Omicron’ stokes concern worldwide unvaccinated individuals in Cyprus can be banned even from weddings and baptisms as from Wednesday following a Cupboard determination.

The ban consists of further venues together with meals institutions inside lodges and malls, Philenews additionally reported on Tuesday.

The cupboard on Monday additionally selected necessary self-isolation for Omicron circumstances or every other future variants as of Wednesday. The identical applies to shut contacts of Omicron circumstances no matter vaccination standing.

The choice, introduced by Well being Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas, are in impact from Wednesday December 15 until January 15 when they are going to be re-evaluated.

Solely individuals who have obtained not less than one dose of the vaccine and current a adverse PCR or speedy take a look at can be allowed entry to social venues.

Hadjipantelas additionally mentioned that individuals who have accomplished their vaccination routine and those that have obtained the booster jab will not be obliged to current a adverse PCR or speedy take a look at to enter such locations.

Individuals who didn’t obtain the booster jab seven months after their vaccination routine was accomplished, nonetheless, can be allowed to enter these locations with a adverse PCR or speedy take a look at.

Folks with a Covid restoration certificates not older than six months is not going to must current any take a look at outcomes to enter such venues.