Filenews 16 December 2021
Based on the covid-19 pandemic containment measure for mandatory SafePass possession control through the CovScan Cyprus application for the entry of citizens in places of controlled attendance, the Council of Ministers approved on December 13th a proposal of the Ministry of Health to exempt the acquisition of a European Digital Certificate for a category of citizens.
In particular, the exception concerns people who, proven for medical reasons, based on scientific knowledge and criteria for non-vaccination, and following a decision of the Medical Council, are not recommended to be vaccinated.
Citizens who fall under the above category, should apply by filling in the relevant form appropriately and send it to the e-mail address vacexceptcertification@mphs.moh.gov.cy, attaching all the necessary documents mentioned in it. It is noted that it is necessary to provide an opinion from a Medical Officer regarding the medical reason invoked by the specialty applicant. This procedure has already been in place since August 2021 to issue an exceptional certificate of exemption for the possibility of a free antigen rapid test for COVID-19 to a person who for medical reasons is not recommended to be vaccinated.
For the examination of the above applications and to ensure the uniform, documented and equal treatment of all cases, the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Pancyprian Medical Association, has established a committee consisting of Medical Officers of various specialties.
Applications that are not properly completed or are not accompanied by the necessary supporting documents will be returned and there will be a delay in their evaluation by the Commission.
It is emphasized that people who ensure the mentioned exemption should present the special card issued to them by the Ministry of Health, and at the same time the negative result of a rapid laboratory test or PCR test that will be carried out on a weekly basis. Rapid antigen tests at the sampling points of the Ministry of Health and PCR test at the Public Health Clinics after arranging an appointment through the Coordination of Public Health Clinics, at the 22523462 phone, daily 8:00-13:00, will be provided free of charge.
