Cypriots sent over a million requests to leave their homes during the first three days of the lockdown to stem a surge of coronavirus cases, peaking at 907 cases in December. Cyprus went into a three-week lockdown on January 10 in a bid to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic as new cases over
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Despite Lockdown II in its infancy, epidemiologists advising the government are drawing up plans on what measures can be gradually lifted from February, taking into consideration various scenarios on how the virus might spread. In comments to the Financial Mirror, virologist Peter Karayiannis said that lifting the lockdown should not take as long as it
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A Greek Cypriot man pleaded guilty to assaulting a British Bases Police officer and damaging a police vehicle in court after he attempted to evade arrest when he was pulled over whilst driving a stolen car in Kolossi, Limassol on January 7. The 26-year old from Paphos, whom officers had identified from the Cyprus Police’s
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The first batch of 1,200 doses of vaccines from US pharmaceutical Moderna has arrived in Cyprus to boost the inoculation programme against COVID-19. Cyprus is scheduled to receive some 1,200 jabs a week for a total of 16,500 Moderna vaccines before the end of March, to supplement those already supplied by Pfizer/BioNTech. A Health Ministry spokesperson told
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Following the warm spell over Christmas, winter is set to return with thunder and hailstorms, as the Meteorology Department warned of extreme weather heading to Cyprus. The Cyprus Met Office issued a yellow warning for heavy rain and stormy weather covering a 6-hour period from 12 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday. Rain is expected
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By Peter van der Borgh Copper is considered to be a major contributor to the global economy, with some going as far as to describe it as the backbone of the modern world. Because of its conductivity, pliability and durability, the red metal is used in everything from building materials to modern electronics, medical equipment,
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Cyprus reported four more coronavirus deaths on Tuesday and the number of hospital admissions dropped marginally below the 200-capacity level, as fewer people showed up for work amid a second lockdown to contain the virus. Some 1,200 doses of the Moderna vaccine were expected to arrive late on Tuesday, a boost to confidence for recovery,
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Clashes between rival groups of migrants at the Pournara refugee reception centre on Monday night were unjustified, despite the facility being overcrowded, the Interior Ministry said. In an announcement on Tuesday, the ministry said: “Despite the mounting problems due to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing flows of migrants, authorities are working day and night
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Cyprus’ health system is at capacity with over 200 COVID-19 patients being treated in state hospitals, with the government turning to the private sector for help while exhausted nurses lash out. Around 205 COVID-19 patients were being treated in a COVID-19 assigned ward or an ICU at one of the country’s General Hospitals, 58 of
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The European Commission announced Tuesday it has approved €86.6 mln in Cypriot state aid to support companies in the tourism sector (tour operators, hotels, car rentals) affected by the pandemic. Brussels said: “The Commission found that the scheme is necessary, appropriate and proportionate to remedy a serious disturbance in the Cypriot economy in a period
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