A Coronapass entails either having a 72-hour-old negative PCR/rapid test for Covid or having received at least one dose of a vaccine three weeks earlier or having contracted the virus in the past six months.

A curfew will remain in force between 11pm and 5am with the following exceptions: travelling to and from work; visiting a medical centre or hospital or pharmacy or vet for an emergency; no need to send a text for permission before going out.

Schools will reopen with physical presence with pupils having to submit to a weekly rapid antigen test.

Gymnasium, lyceum, and certain primary school years would have to present a 72-hour-old test on the first day, May 10.

Gatherings in public areas like parks, squares, beaches are allowed, provided they do not exceed 10 people, including minors.

Going to a place of worship would need a Coronapass. Until May 16, only a maximum 50 people will be allowed inside. From May 17, places of worship can let in 30 per cent of their capacity, provided they present a Coronapass.

From June 1, the permitted number will rise to 50 per cent of capacity.

Until May 16, lunches, dinners and other wedding or christening events can only accommodate a maximum number of 10 people including minors.

From May 17 onwards, such events will only be allowed outdoors with up to 200 seated guests who must present a Coronapass. Cocktail parties are banned.

From June 1, events will be permitted indoors with a Coronapass.

Church weddings, christenings and funerals can only be attended by a maximum 10 people until May 16. From May 17, the maximum number of people will be 200, provided they make up no more than 30 per cent of the venue’s capacity. A Coronapass is required.

Visiting others in hospitals will be allowed with the permission of the director and a negative PCR test up to 48-hours old.

Hospitality venues’ outdoor areas will reopen with patrons presenting a Coronapass. From June 1, they can reopen indoor areas.

Outdoor and indoor theatres and cinemas can reopen for people with a Coronapass and a maximum number of 50 people until May 17.

After that, they can allow 30 per cent of their capacity indoors and 50 per cent outside with a Coronapass. That number will increase to 50 per cent on June 1.

Municipal markets will operate at a 50 per cent capacity and physical distancing without a Coronapass.

Mass gatherings, protests, parades, concerts, outdoor fairs, and festivals in public and private areas are banned.

Malls and shops can reopen provided their customers present a Coronapass to enter. Large shops must also observe physical distancing rules, allowing in one person per 10 square metres.

Beauticians and hairdressers can operate without a pass.

Gyms, dance schools and other similar places can operate under previous protocols and their clients having a Coronapass.

Betting shops can resume operations with customers seated outdoors and no Coronapasses needed.

Casinos will remain shut until May 16. From May 17 onwards, they will operate on 30 per cent capacity until June 1, when it can rise to 50 per cent. Visitors must have a Coronapass.

Swimming pools will resume operations for training purposes. Beaches will reopen with the same health and safety protocols as last year and no need to present a Coronapass.

Picnic areas, reservoirs and zoos can be visited without a pass.

Group tuition, sports and social activities involving children under 18 is allowed based on previous protocols – six plus one. Indoor extracurricular activities will necessitate a 72-hour negative test. For outdoors activities, participants will have to submit to a weekly test.

Nightclubs, and other similar venues will remain closed.

Play areas, amusement and theme parks will also remain closed until May 16. From May 17 onwards, they can resume operations outdoors, without social events like birthdays.

Conferences and trade exhibitions are prohibited until May 16. They can resume from May 17 onwards provided they only allow in 30 per cent of venue’s capacity, 50 per cent from June 1. Attendees will have to present a Coronapass.

Visits to carehomes and other similar facilities will be allowed provided visitors present a pass.

Camping areas will remain closed. Hotel stays will be allowed as of May 10 with a pass.

Election gatherings are allowed provided the venue’s capacity is observed and attendees remain seated. Cocktail events are prohibited and a pass is needed.

Civil service staff will continue to work from home until May 16 wherever applicable. From May 17 a physical presence of up to 50 per cent should be ensured if possible.

Private businesses will continue to work with 30 per cent of their staff present with the maximum number being 50 per building and the minimum five. From May 17, 50 per cent of staff can be physically present.

Concerning the May 15 football cup final, the cabinet said fans can attend but only up to 15 per cent of the stadium’s capacity. A pass will be required.

Source: CyprusMail

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The decision is implemented as of the 27th of April, and arrangements have already been made at the Vaccination Centres, so that the appointments for the 2nd dose of the vaccine for those who will be vaccinated from today onwards with AstraZeneca, can be scheduled on the 8th week.

Regarding those who have been vaccinated with AstraZeneca before April 25, the following will apply:

1. Cases of individuals whose 1st dose of the vaccine dates back from 0 to 9 weeks, will be contacted by the Ministry of Health in order to reschedule their vaccination on the 8th week.
2. Cases of individuals whose 1st dose of the vaccine dates back from 10 to 12 weeks, will receive the 2nd dose of the vaccine as scheduled, on the 12th week.

The aim of the National Vaccination Plan is to proceed rapidly with the vaccination of the majority of the population with the available licensed vaccines, in order to achieve a significant level of immunity and to protect citizens from serious illness and hospitalization.

According to the data so far, in Cyprus, 84% of individuals aged 80 and over have been vaccinated at least with the 1st dose while in the age group of 70-79, 80% of individuals have been vaccinated. The data is reflected in the hospitalizations, since the hospitalization number of individuals in this age group has decreased significantly. During the current period, individuals aged 45 and over are being vaccinated, and at the same time, during this week, people aged 39-44 are given priority for the arrangement of vaccination appointments.

Source: Press and Information Office MPO

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For residents already on GESY, you can make an appointment for yourself or other GESY registered person in 3 ways:

1. Call 1474 and follow the instructions for booking a vaccination appointment.
2. Visit the vaccination portal here, login on your GESY account and book an appointment slot online (if you have not linked your beneficiary file with a user account, please see FAQs section for more info).

Please note that in order to book an appointment for yourself or someone else, you will need to be in the specific category the portal is open for. If not, the system will not let the request go through.

If you’re booking for someone else, you will need to have full name, ARC/ID number, date of birth and telephone number in order to be able to book the appointment.

Non GESY Residents

For residents who are not GESY beneficiaries, there is an application process for the registration to the COVID-19 Vaccinations Portal. For official guidelines and application form, please click here.

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1. Movement is prohibited from 9 p.m. until 5 am of the following day except in the following cases:

• Moving to and from the workplace and for working purposes using the “Confirmation for Employee’s Movement” Form.
• Going to a Medical Centre or a Hospital or a pharmacy or a veterinarian.

2. Meetings, public gatherings or social events, irrespective of venue (private or public space), indoors or outdoors (e.g. squares, dams, picnic areas, marinas) are prohibited.

3. By way of exception and only for Easter Sunday (2 May), in addition to permanent residents, persons from other families may be present in houses, provided that the total number of persons in the house does not exceed 10 persons, including minors.

4. Only one movement is allowed per person per day via a text message to 8998. Movement for vaccination purposes against COVID-19, does not require a text message.

5. Church and other forms of religious worship in religious places will be performed without the presence of believers, with the exception of the Holy Week liturgies where believers are permitted without an SMS.

6. Religious ceremonies (weddings, christenings, funerals) with a maximum of 10 persons are allowed.

7. The presence of believers in places of religious worship is permitted for the purpose of individual prayer and with a maximum number of 10 persons present at the same time.

8. The presence of believers in the courtyard of the temples is permitted throughout the Holy Week and only in the hours of the liturgy without an SMS required. This will be done in compliance with the measure of distancing and the health protocol applicable to the operation of the churches, and provided that arrangements will be made for believers to be seated. Inside the temples, the presence of up to 50 people is allowed, on the basis of the protocol.

9. On Holy Saturday (May 1st), to facilitate the participation of believers in the Resurrection Mass, the curfew begins at 1 a.m. (Holy Saturday to Easter Sunday) instead of 9 p.m. Saturday night. On all other days, the curfew begins at 9 p.m.

10. Remote work in public service is a compulsory for at least 20 % of the staff, with the exception of essential and other services, which will be defined by a Decree.

11. For private service providers the simultaneous physical presence of 20% of the staff is allowed, with a minimum number of three employees and a maximum of 25 employees per professional practice/legal entity.

12. Increase of the mandatory rate of rapid testing on a weekly basis to 50% of employees. It is understood that businesses/services that will have a physical presence of up to five (5) persons, testing is mandatory for all five persons.

13. The operation of all restaurants (restaurants, tavernas, cafes, beer bars, snack bars and bars, cafeterias and dining areas in shopping centres, canteens and/or sports clubs, cultural centres, clubs, unions, etc.) is suspended, with the exception of the services related to delivery and take away. It is understood that after 9 p.m. only home delivery is allowed.

14. The operation of open and closed theatres, amphitheatres, cinemas and event venues is suspended.

15. The operation of retailers, other than retailers of beverages and food, or sales of essentials as defined in the Decree, is suspended.

16. The operation of gyms, dance schools and other sports schools is suspended. Personal training is allowed in open spaces, where access is allowed on the basis of the Decree with a maximum number of two persons present.

17. The operation of gambling and betting shops is suspended.

18. The operation of barber shops, hair salons and beauty institutes is suspended.

19. All group tutorials, as well as sports and social activities for children under the age of 18 are prohibited. It is understood that distance learning and teaching with a physical presence of up to two persons, including the teacher/trainer (1+ 1) are permitted.

As of 10 May 2021, the above measures are lifted and the arrangements in force are reinstated, provided that in places where there is a gathering (dining areas, meeting places, gyms, retail shops, theatres, etc.), the visitor should carry a rapid test or PCR valid for 72 hours or have been vaccinated with at least the 1st dose of the vaccine three weeks before or to have been infected by the Covid-19 during the last three months.

The adoption of the above regulation will allow for easier and safer movement and return to normality.

Source: https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/

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Other vaccination Centres in the Paphos District are the Paphos General Hospital and the Polis Hospital.

Please remember to take your yellow slip or ID card with you on the day of your vaccination. You do NOT need to send an SMS to go and have your vaccine, but you will need to have some sort of proof of your appointment with you (e-mail, SMS or vaccination card if it’s your second dose).

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Specifically, she continued, in the Paphos district, there are two vaccination centres at the General Hospital of Paphos, a vaccination centre at Palia Elektriki and a vaccination centre at Polis Chrysochous Hospital.

She pointed out that at regular intervals, especially on some weekends, mobile vaccination units go to various small Community Health Centers such as Panagia, Polemi and Salamiou in order to vaccinate the population of the surrounding communities.
It is noted that a mobile vaccination unit operates on some days in the Kato Pirgos Tillirias Health Center.
The vaccination of health professionals also continues as usual.
Source: CNA (Cyprus News Agency)

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Savvides Panikos
61, Evagora Pallikaridi Ave
(Next to Bank of Cyprus central building, near Kennedy Square)

Tel: 26933568 or 26934034

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