Filenews 29 April 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 where up to five (5) persons are physically present , all employees should be checked.
- Enterprises/services where they work with a physical presence of more than 5 persons , control should be carried out on at least 50% of employees.
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.
Therefore, workers may come to the sampling points operating in all Provinces, in accordance with the plan drawn up by the employer/head. For Friday, April 30, the sampling units will be located at the following locations in Paphos:
PHOTO ID WILL BE REQUIRED
Town Hall Square, Paphos - 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Former Prefect's House, Paphos (Griva Digeni Street) - 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
ERA KORIVOS forecourt (Republic Ave 2, by Pafiakos Stadium) - 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Embas Community Council - 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Geroskipou Square (in front of the Post Office) - 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
