Cyprus reported four coronavirus deaths on Friday, amid a sense of optimism that the pandemic is getting under control, leading to lockdown measures being lifted from Monday. The four who died were all men, aged 67 to 76, of whom only one had been vaccinated with the first dose. This raised the death toll for May to
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Cyprus says it is on target for reaching herd immunity by July after the Health Ministry announced Friday 34.1% of the population had been vaccinated with at least one shot of a coronavirus vaccine. Based on data by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), Cyprus ranks 6th regarding administering at least the
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COVID-19 prevalence in Cyprus is still at high levels; despite an improvement in containing transmission while April’s death toll was the third worse, the Health Ministry’s National Surveillance Report showed Friday. Moreover, six out of 10 deaths during the pandemic occurred in 2021, with December and January seeing the greatest loss of life (43%), with April
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Energy leaders in 32 countries believe that demand will fully recover from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic by the end of 2023. A survey conducted among 100 policymakers by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) investigating the 5% fall in energy demand worldwide brought by Covid-19 in 2020, have indicated they are
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From Friday, Cyprus increased the number of rapid testing stations as the country prepares to exit a third national lockdown from 10 May and allow free movement with proof of a negative test. Over the coming days, the number of free government rapid testing centres will double to 85 as Cypriots return to work and
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Cyprus Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides highlighted the need for a faster, more united and effective crisis response during the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels presided by policy chief Josep Borrell. “Today we had a constructive dialogue, for the definition of the Compass Strategy, which concerns the framework of actions concerning EU Security and Defence
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After a day out of action due to a technical meltdown, Cyprus’ vaccination portal went live Friday with 10,000 bookings made, but those aged 33-34 missed their turn. A total of 10,110 COVID vaccination appointments were arranged online until 9:15 am Friday by those aged 35-36, despite some early teething problems. This group were scheduled
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By Han Tan, Market Analyst at FXTM Asian markets are climbing Friday on the back of Thursday’s gains for US benchmark indices, following fresh signs that the US economy is healing from the wounds inflicted by the pandemic. The S&P 500 is now just 0.23% away from its record high, while the Dow Jones Industrial
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Cyprus hoteliers welcome the government’s decision to ease the lockdown next Monday by allowing Cypriots to book hotel stays on the island with their COVID pass. Cyprus Hotel Association Director-General, Philokypros Roussounides, said the introduction of the so-called Coronapass for Cypriots who choose to spend their vacation in local hotels is a positive development. He
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Cyprus saw a drop in coronavirus infections to 460 on Thursday, as the country prepares to exit the current lockdown on Monday based on improving health data and an increase in vaccinations. The relaxation of measures will allow restaurants, bars and cafés to reopen, initially with limited patrons, while hotels and casinos will also let
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