Stricter Covid-19 measures introduced after an emergency assembly on Wednesday aiming to curb the stunning unfold of the virus in Cyprus will solely final until Tuesday.
And even stricter ones might be put in place if the scenario worsens, Philenews reported on Thursday.
Well being Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas has made clear that the state of play “shall be reviewed subsequent Tuesday and selections shall be taken based mostly on how epidemiological indicators develop.”
As for measures introduced on Wednesday night, these present for speedy assessments not older than 24 hours turning into necessary for attending weddings and different such occasions, whereas dancing is banned. Individuals who have had their booster jab are exempt.
The extra measures, as from Thursday, additionally embrace a ban on visiting individuals in hospital and observe document spikes in each day infections for 3 days in a row.
On Wednesday 3,002 circumstances have been recorded, 2,241 on Tuesday and near 2,000 yesterday.
Additionally from Thursday, the utmost variety of individuals at eateries, reception, music and dance venues, shall be 300. Entry to those venues is in any case allowed solely to vaccinated individuals who should stay seated whereas dancing is forbidden.
For weddings and christenings, this measure shall be in impact from January 3.
As well as, visits to non-public and public hospitals and closed buildings are banned, until permission is given by the administration for pressing circumstances solely and after the presentation of a PCR take a look at not older than 24 hours.
For outpatient visits and sufferers’ escorts, a speedy take a look at not older than 24 hours have to be offered. Individuals who have had the booster jab, are exempt.
No change was made final evening to the numbers allowed to assemble privately in houses. Below the present mandate this stays at 20.
Stadiums from Thursday can function at 50 per cent of their capability whereas the usage of the masks is compulsory.
If premises are discovered to disregard the measures, authorities can revoke their licence. Stadiums are at the moment working at 75 per cent of their capability.
Furthermore, from Tuesday January 4 to Saturday January 15 all passengers arriving within the Republic should current a 48-hour PCR take a look at previous to their departure to Cyprus.
Upon arrival they have to additionally get a PCR take a look at on the airport at their very own price. This additionally consists of vaccinated individuals.
As from Monday, 40 per cent of workers of companies providing providers should work remotely. The measure at the moment supplies for 20 per cent.