Filenews 9 May 2021
Until 10:45 p.m., the dining areas that are expected to open under the last decree of the Minister of Health to de-escalation of the restrictive measures after the expiry of the third lockdown will be open from tomorrow.
According to the new decree, the operation of the dining areas concerns restaurants, taverns, cafes, pubs, snack bars and bars, cafes, dining areas within shopping centres, dining areas within hotels and tourist accommodations, canteens and/or sports groups, cultural groups, clubs, clubs, etc., subject to the following conditions:
- the service of the public is done exclusively in table seats and only in the outdoor areas of the dining areas, in compliance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health,
- the maximum number of persons per table is eight persons
- the operation and use of bars in the dining areas is limited solely to the preparation of food or beverages by employees and direct service from the bar is prohibited;
- for persons aged 12 years and over it is necessary to have either a negative laboratory examination or a rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease with sampling carried out within 72 hours, either a vaccination certificate for COVID-19 disease at least at one dose and provided that a period of three weeks has passed after the date of vaccination, or evidence of release in the case of persons ill with COVID-19 and provided that no period of six months from the date of sampling of their initial positive diagnosis,
- dining areas within Larnaca and Paphos airports may operate beyond 22.45 p.m.:
It is understood that catering undertakings may provide home distribution services beyond 10.45 p.m.;
- For areas where access under this Decree requires the possession of either a negative laboratory examination or a rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease, a vaccination certificate or proof of release in the case of persons sick with COVID-19 disease, persons who are not permanently resident in the Republic shall provide the evidence they provide through platform www.cyprusflightpass.gov.cy.
