Cyprus is preparing to gradually relax restrictions introduced to stem the spread of the coronavirus as cases have remained within the single-digit range five days running. President Nicos Anastasiades is meeting with the ministerial committee handling the coronavirus crisis on Monday to hear their proposal on easing measures and reopening the economy from next month.
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There has been an increase in the past few days of people breaking lockdown rules and the curfew as Cypriots start to believe the worst of the COVID-19 outbreak is over. In a 12-hour period from 6 pm Sunday, police cautioned 125 pedestrians and drivers as part of the campaign to enforce the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Cyprus health authorities on Sunday confirmed seven new COVID-19 cases, after conducting 2,415 lab tests, proving the situation allows for easing of measures introduced to curb the outbreak. The existing epidemiological data pave the way for easing restrictions in the coming days, said Health Ministry advisor Leontios Kostrikis. He said it was now up to
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There is some light at the end of a long COVID-19 underground tunnel that we may be able to enjoy a modicum of freedom as the government prepares to ease the lockdown. Without a silver bullet to kill the virus, the weeks and months ahead will pretty much involve restrictions that keep us detached from
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Cyprus will lose €1.5 bln in tourist income this year, but all is not lost as latest data suggest the authorities have COVID-19 under control that could usher a holiday wave from July. Encouraged by the slowdown of the COVID-19 outbreak, Cyprus tourism stakeholders refuse to lay down their optimism, focusing on attracting tourists from
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Now that we are facing serious financial difficulties, some want to bring back the passports/visas incentive scheme. It is a bit odd that the same political parties and individuals who were critical of the government on this, are now all for it, to the extent they want the government to re-examine the situation as a
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Cyprus health authorities reported on Saturday six new cases of people who contracted coronavirus, down from nine the previous day, after conducting 2,467 lab tests. “If these results continue in the next few days, the state will be able to initiate the plan for the gradual lifting of restrictive measures,” said Dr Leontios Kostrikis, a Health Ministry
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As the lockdown eases, Cypriots must become accustomed to a new way of living in coping with the coronavirus pandemic with a heavy session of soul searching to come. On a practical level, hot-blooded Cypriots should continue to keep their distance and emotions in check while masks will become part of our daily attire in
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Cyprus football clubs are in for a nasty shock as the coronavirus crisis takes its toll on sporting events with initial estimates predicting the game will lose millions from the lockdown. This season’s first division championship is up in the air, as it is not yet clear whether the Cyprus Football Association will be getting
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Faced with the grim reality that state coffers will be depleted if the economy does not restart soon, the government is desperately trying to portray itself as the best kid on the block with a low COVID-19 infection rate and fatalities, justifying the urge to send people back to work. It boasted as providing the
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