New Covid-19 measures over Xmas festivities to be introduced Tuesday

The variety of folks in social gatherings over Christmas will likely be 20 however whether or not that may stay the identical for New Yr’s Eve’s festivities stays to be seen.

This will likely be decided by the state of play of the Covid-19 unfold all throughout Cyprus, Philenews reported on Tuesday hours earlier than Cupboard meets to resolve on extra measures over the vacations.

Well being Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas is ready to announce last selections by midday on Tuesday.

On Monday, well being ministry officers and the scientific advisory committee mentioned solutions to be submitted to Cupboard.

Insiders mentioned that among the many solutions is extending the college holidays to January 10 from January 7.

The requirement for a speedy check not older than 48 hours for all pupils and lecturers on the primary day again can also be on the desk.

Furthermore, weekly speedy checks for these vaccinated with two doses can also be a suggestion, together with 24-hour speedy checks for the unvaccinated.

And 48-hour speedy checks or self-tests for the vaccinated to have the ability to participate in social gatherings.