Monday, February 22, 2021

PAPHOS RAPID TEST CENTRES - MONDAY

 

21-02-2021 18:06

Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 22 February 2021

Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.

For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly testing of the personnel, through the rapid antigen test, is ensured as follows:

  • Businesses/services employing up to 3 people, all employees should be tested.
  • Businesses/services employing between 4 to 10 people, at least 4 employees should be tested.
  • Businesses/services employing more than 11 people, at least 4 people or 20% of employees should be tested, whichever is higher in number.

Additionally, the self-employed and the domestic employees and/or people caring for elders or disabled persons or people providing assistance to individuals who are unable to take care of themselves are obligated to participate in the program.  

Thus, employees may proceed to the testing units operating in all Districts, according to the plan designed by the employer/head. On Monday, 22 February, the testing units in Paphos will be operating as follows:

Church of the Apostles Pavlos and Varnavas, Pafos 8.30 a.m– 5.30 p.m.

Former House of the District Officer, Pafos (Griva Digeni Street) 8.30 a.m– 5.30 p.m.

ERA KORIVOS outside parking area (ext to Pafiako Stadium) 8.30 a.m– 5.30 p.m.

Apostolou Andrea Church, Poli Chrysochous 8.30 a.m– 5.30 p.m

Geroskipou Adults’ Centre 8.30 a.m– 5.30 p.m.

It is clarified that citizens must carry proof of identity (e.g. Identity Card, Driver’s Licence, Passport, etc.), for identification purposes.

(MPO/EK)