in-cyprus 12 June 2020 -Bouli Hadjioannou
Another five people have tested positive for coronavirus after 1289 tests, bringing the total to 980 the Health Ministry said on Friday.
Three are from tracing of already confirmed cases (from 39 tests). Two are contacts of positive cases from flights. The third is a contact of a person with a travel history.
One is from repatriations (from 279 tests). The individual’s close contacts have been traced and the relevant protocols have been activated.
The fifth case is from referrals from personal doctors and special groups through public health offices. The person had returned from abroad, tested negative but developed symptoms while self-isolating at home and was referred for a test by the personal doctor.
In addition, the following tests were carried out, all with a negative result.
- From the programme of 10,000 employees in hair salons and catering (173 tests)
- From the programme of 20,000 pupils teachers and other school staff (55 tests)
- From hospital labs (145 tests)
- From private initiative (337 tests).
In addition there are two coronavirus cases at the referral hospital. Two patients remain intubated in the ICU on Nicosia General Hospital.
