GRADUAL EASING OF LOCKDOWN MEASURES:
SECOND PHASE
updated 19 May with changes
updated 19 May with changes
As of 21 May 2020:
All restrictions of the movement of citizens are lifted [social gatherings at private residences are permitted - up to a maximum of 10 people in total. The gathering should preferably be outside rather than inside the house].
Visit to parks, open space playgrounds [not children's playgrounds], squares, marinas etc. will be permitted, provided no more than 10 persons are gathered at any time.
Catering business will resume operation only in outer [outdoor!] space and in strict adherence to the protocols of the Ministries of Labour and Health.
Hairdressing salons, barber shops and beauty centres will resume operation.
As spaces will be limited in outside restaurant space, reservation is recommended. It is also recommended that you check that an establishment will be open as not all will open their doors on 21 May and the statements given regarding pubs and bars are unclear!
The curfew will no longer apply and citizens will not need an SMS or paper permit for movement.
Swimming in the sea is permitted, but not sunbathing, beach games, etc - these will be permitted from 1 June.
As of 23 June 2020:
- Church services and other forms of religious worship in churches, mosques and other places of worship are permitted, provided that protocols on hygiene, as determined by the Ministry of Health, are strictly adhered to. The same measures apply for weddings, christenings and funerals
- Opening of beaches
- Reopening of betting shops
Ports will begin full operation, excluding the disembarkation of passengers from cruise ship.
Public libraries, museums, archaeological, and historical sites will reopen.
GENERAL
Mandatory use of protective face mask for employees of:
Interior space of private businesses, offices of the Public and the wider Public Sector and Local Authorities who come into contact with the public.
Retail trade businesses who have not suspended operations.
Public transport.
Construction sites.
GRADUAL EASING OF LOCKDOWN MEASURES Pursuant to the Quarantine (Determination of Measures to Prevent Spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus) Decrees (No. 20) and (No.21) 2020, issued on 30 April 2020 and 5 May 2020, and in addition to the previous Decrees.
REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICE
General information and all important government announcements can be found by visiting www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus
SWIMMING POOLS - NOW!
Please note that the use of personal or communal swimming pools is permitted - some earlier statements by the Government were a little misleading on this subject!
