Filenews 28 February 2021
Free testing programs are continuing with rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees, with a view to continuous surveillance of the community and workplaces.
With a view to the smooth and safe operation of enterprises operating in accordance with the Decrees, employers in enterprises, as well as Heads in Departments/Services of the public and wider public sector have a responsibility to coordinate as employees undergo rapid testing, in order to ensure the mandatory weekly examination with rapid test of staff antigen as follows:
- Enterprises/services employing up to 3 persons, control should be carried out on all employees.
- Enterprises/services employing between 4 and 10 persons should be checked on at least 4 employees.
- Enterprises/services employing more than 11 persons should be checked on at least 4 persons or 20%of employees, whichever is greater in number .
In addition, self-employed persons, as well as persons working as domestic helpers and/or responsible for the care of the elderly or disabled or persons who cannot self-serve, must participate through the programme.
It is recalled that all teachers and school staff must undergo a weekly rapid antigen test. The certificate of negative result is a prerequisite for their return to their place of work from 1 March and should be presented during checks. At the same time, a strict recommendation is made to students as they conduct a rapid test, with the consent of their parents/guardians.
Therefore, workers may come to the sampling points operating in all Provinces, in accordance with the plan drawn up by the employer/head. For Monday, March 1, sampling units will be located at the following locations in the Paphos area:
Lidl Parking, Paphos (49 Alexandros Highantis St, Agios Pavlos) - 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Former Prefect's House, Paphos (Griva Digeni Street) - 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
ERA KORIVOS forecourt (Republic Avenue 2, by Pafiakos Stadium) - 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Apostolos Andreas Church, Polis Chrysochous - 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Post Office, Geroskipou Square - 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
