Filenews 2 March 2021
Sampling points for rapid test programmes for general population and workers – 3 March 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 11persons 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 negative result certificate should be presented during the checks. At the same time, according to the Decree, dated 2 March, from 8 March students aged 12 years and over are required to present a certificate of negative rapid test on a weekly basis.
Therefore, workers may come to the sampling points operating in all Provinces, in accordance with the plan drawn up by the employer/head. For Wednesday, March 3, sampling units will be located at the following locations in the Paphos area:
Church of the Apostles Paul and Barnabas, Paphos - 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Former Prefect's House, Paphos (Griva Digeni Street) - 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Apostolos Andreas Church, Polis Chrysochous - 8.30am.-1pm
Embas Community Council - 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Community Medical Center of Timi - 8.30 am.-1 pm
Church of Agia Paraskevi, Geroskipou - 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
