in-cyprus 7 June 2020 -Bouli Hadjioannou
Four people tested positive for coronavirus after 2,364 tests, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.
The four new cases — three from repatriations and one from tracing of confirmed cases — brings the total to 964.
More specifically the Health Ministry said the cases were:
- Three from repatriations — 518 tests today. The close contacts have been traced and all protocols activated for them to remain in isolation until they undergo tests again.
- One from tracing of already confirmed cases — 79 tests today.
In addition, the following tests were carried out, all with negative results:
- From the programme of 10,000 employees in hair dresser salons and catering — 771 tests
- From the programme of 20,000 pupils, teachers and other staff at schools — 632 tests
- From the programme of 20,000 employees in retail and construction — one test
- From hospital labs — 116 tests
- From private initiative – 60 tests
- From referrals from personal doctors and checks of special groups through the public health offices – 187 tests
On Sunday afternoon there were three coronavirus patients at the referral hospital. Another two are intubated in the ICU of Nicosia General Hospital, the Health Ministry added.
