Cyprus reported a drop in new daily coronavirus cases to 953 on Friday, some 200 less than the day before and after three days of breaching the 1,000-level, as the government launched a major incentive scheme to encourage younger people to get vaccinated. Thursday saw a record 1,152 infections, following the 1081 and 1120 on
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Cypriots must carry a Safe Pass to go about their daily lives to shop, dine or work, announced Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas on Friday. Announcing measures to stem a tide of infections driven by the Delta variant of coronavirus, Hadjipantelas said Cypriots will need a Safe Pass to go “anywhere but the beach and pharmacy”.
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In a bid to encourage teenagers and 18 to 30 year olds to get on board the Covid-19 vaccination train, the government has joined forces with private companies offering incentives, ranging from airline tickets and football season tickets to purchase vouchers for gadgets. The Commissioner for the Citizen Panayiotis Sentonas was expected to announce the
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President Nicos Anastasiades addressed the nation on Friday, urging people to vaccinate against COVID-19 to protect public health and the country’s economy. His appeal came before new measures were to be announced later Friday to stem the fourth wave of infections, driven by the more contagious Delta variant. The President revealed that broader use of
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Famagusta has become the epicentre of the Delta variant-powered new wave of COVID-19 infections, with most Cyprus cases under 30. The Famagusta district has the highest number of new cases relative to its population, reporting a 14-day cumulative diagnosis rate of 2006.1 per 100,000 population, more than double the national rate. According to the Health
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Cyprus hopes to salvage a blighted coronavirus summer as flights bringing hundreds of British tourists from its main UK market will double next week to 84 reaching over 200 by the end of August. The UK’s decision to keep Cyprus on its amber travel list means fully vaccinated Britons can fly to the island without
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A Turkish vessel fired warning shots at a Cyprus marine police patrol boat conducting a routine operation off the island’s northwest coast at Kato Pyrgos Tylliria. According to Cyprus Police, the incident happened around 03:30 am local time Friday, during a routine patrol for undocumented migrants from Turkey inside Cypriot waters. The three-member boat of
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The Cabinet convenes on Friday to decide on measures to stem the fourth wave of infections threatening to cripple the health system as cases surge to record highs. Ministers have tough decisions to make seeks as experts warn over a spike in hospitalisations. Health authorities have instructed public and private sector hospitals to free up
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The Cypriot economy is projected to record strong GDP growth over the next two years after a pandemic-induced 2020 contraction. A gradual return to normalcy and an increase in vaccination coverage are expected to support a healthier economy, said an outlook by the University of Cyprus Economic Research Centre. At the same time, it warns
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Cyprus reported a new record in coronavirus cases for the third day in a row, rising to 1,152 on Thursday from 1,120 the previous day, with a spike in hospitalisations to 181 prompting the cancellation of routine operations. Hospitals have been instructed to free up beds to accommodate a rise in COVID-19 patients and postpone
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