Well being Ministry pronounces new measures towards Covid-19

The federal government right this moment introduced new measures aiming to include the outbreak of Covid-19 after the arrival of Omicron variant in Cyprus.

The Cupboard introduced the next:

As of 16 December youngsters aged 5-11 to be vaccinated.

From 15 December till 15 January vaccinated people who find themselves closed contacts of a confirmed case need to have a fast take a look at inside 72 hours and the 7th day a PCR take a look at free. Individuals who have had the booster shot are exempted.

As of 15 December, confirmed instances of Omicron variant should be remoted in areas pointed by the Well being Ministry. Their closed contacts should stay in remoted regardless of vaccination protection.

On 15 January the Cupboard’s prior determination to abolish the SafePass of people that won’t obtain the booster shot after 6+1 months will probably be re-examined.

As of 15 December individuals who following a choice of the Medical Board should not be vaccinated will probably be exempted from SafePass management via CovScan.

From 15 December till 31 January solely vaccinated folks will probably be permitted to social occasions.

Xmas occasions organized by firms, organizations and so forth should be cancelled except well being protocols are revered.

As of 15 December passengers arriving to Cyprus are obliged to have a fast take a look at after 72 hours from their arrival.

As of 15 December, the interval to have the booster shot is decreased to five months and a couple of weeks after the second dose.