Contemporary anti-coronavirus restrictions in Cyprus have been introduced on Wednesday however the most variety of folks allowed to collect in non-public homes for Christmas and New Yr celebrations remained at 20 – regardless of an anticipated drop.
Nonetheless, Well being Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas suggested folks to get examined for coronavirus earlier than such gatherings.
Confronted with spiraling Covid-19 infections and the unfold of the brand new Omicron variant all employed folks must current a destructive weekly PCR or speedy check earlier than being allowed into their office – as of Wednesday. Exempted are those that have obtained a booster dose.
As well as, as from January 31, 2022, the validity interval for a SafePass issued after restoration from a coronavirus an infection is to be halved from six to 3 months.
The Council of Ministers additionally selected Tuesday to push again the reopening of faculties after the two-week Christmas vacation from January 7 to January 10, the Minister additionally mentioned.
On returning to class, all pupils and faculty employees should current a 72-hour destructive speedy antigen check, he added.
As of Wednesday and till January 6, unvaccinated youngsters aged 12 to 17 can be required to have a 72-hour destructive check earlier than being allowed into eating places, cafes, and bars, in addition to marriage ceremony events. They need to even be accompanied by a vaccinated dad or mum or guardian.
Furthermore, the general public well being system started on Tuesday distributing free kits containing 5 speedy self-tests, and suggested folks to take a check earlier than going to conferences or into crowded locations.
All beforehand introduced measures, together with journey restrictions, will stay in drive till January 15, 2022.