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Announcement
by the Ministry of Health on the epidemiological situation in relation with
COVID-19 |
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Due to the increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the Republic of Cyprus and in European countries, the Ministry of Health reiterates that all citizens should continue to comply with the personal protection measures (distance, hand hygiene). At the same time the use of a protective mask is recommended in places where a large number of people congregates (weddings, christenings, concerts, parties, etc.), for persons who belong to vulnerable groups of the population, as well as for those who interact with high-risk people. It is reminded that: • Confirmed coronavirus cases
should remain self-isolated for at least 7 days (with sampling day set as day
zero). Earlier release is possible with a negative molecular PCR test result
on the 5th day. For the instructions and the release protocol, follow the
links: in the Greek language: https://bit.ly/3wq17yj,
https://bit.ly/3FJS2V3
and in the English language: https://bit.ly/37H3V1G,
https://bit.ly/3sxbwqT. • Close contacts of confirmed
coronavirus cases should be reported by the positive case or their employer
and follow the instructions of the Ministry of Health for self-monitoring of
their symptoms and free testing. For instructions for close contacts, follow
the links: in the Greek language: https://bit.ly/3PgKDB5
and in the English language: https://bit.ly/3swksfV. • In case a person has COVID-19
compatible symptoms, he/she should limit social contacts and contact his/her
Personal Doctor to undergo a free PCR test. • The use of a protective face
mask is mandatory for all employees as well as for visitors, of 12 years of
age and over, in the interiors of state and private hospitals, outpatient
clinics, medical and diagnostic centres, senior people’s homes and other care
and accommodation facilities for elderly and vulnerable groups and rehabilitation
centres, as well as in public transport. Obligation to present a Safe Pass For visits to Senior People’s
homes, closed structures, outpatient clinics, hospitals, medical and
diagnostic centres, clinics, rehabilitation centres and accommodation centres:
For visits to patients in public and private hospitals A 48-hour Rapid test or PCR for
people over 6 years of age is required (2 persons per day, 1 person per
visit).
The Ministry of Health monitors
the situation on a daily basis and evaluates the data, while it is ready to
review the measures if necessary. Contact telephone numbers for COVID-19 issues: 1474 and 22421600
(08:00-20:00) E-mail address: contacttracing2@moh.gov.cy (NG) |
