in-cyprus 8 January 2021 - by gavriella
The SMS service will once again be part of our lives. Members of the public can send a text request to 8998 and wait for a response before going out. Up to 2 outings per day will be permitted.
Users can text their request by sending a string of numbers to 8998 free of charge in the following format: category (1-8), space, ID number, space, zip code (four-digit postal code).
Categories of legitimate outings:
- Going to the pharmacy, visit a doctor, or give blood or for a COVID test or for vaccination
- Going to a supermarket to buy essential products, goods and services (groceries, food) including take away
- Going to the bank when electronic transactions are not possible
- Absolutely necessary visits to a state or local agency
- Going out to help others who are in need of assistance or isolation, including those under quarantine
- Going out for physical exercise, in groups of up to two humans at places where access allowed - max up to 3 hours, must return home by 9pm
- Attending a ceremony or service (funeral, wedding, baptism/christening) if guests are first or second degree relatives in groups of up to ten individuals, or for individual prayer
- Any other reason for going outside that can be justified under the measures as described in the latest decree on movement restrictions
