Stricter Covid-19 measures got here into impact on Monday in a bid to curb the alarming unfold of the virus in Cyprus, Philenews studies.
Introduced final week, the brand new measures primarily present that youngsters aged six and above are actually topic to sporting a masks at college. They usually have to check weekly for Covid-19, with this apply carried out at faculties.
Furthermore, the Cupboard determination supplies that, from December 15, individuals aged 12 and above who haven’t acquired at the least one shot of a Covid vaccine can be banned from hospitality venues, cinemas, theatres, and sports activities amenities – each indoor and outside.
It was clarified that these with just one dose of a two-dose routine should additionally current a damaging PCR or speedy check.
As for these staying in accommodations, they’re exempt if they’ve a legitimate SafePass whereas vacationers can be additionally topic to the decrees at the moment in pressure.
The Ministry additionally stated that those that have accomplished their vaccine routine however don’t proceed with a ‘booster’ dose after seven months should present proof of a Covid-19 check to realize entry into most locations, comparable to bars, cafés and eating places.
It additionally clarified that youngsters aged 5 to 11 are exempt if they’ve a SafePass, whereas no restrictions apply to these under the age of 5.
Furthermore, areas designated as being at a excessive danger of transmission will result in individuals being examined no matter their vaccination historical past.
As for self-testing – that are offered by pharmacies totally free to the vaccinated and at a price to the unvaccinated – the Ministry clarified that such assessments don’t rely in direction of an individual’s SafePass.