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Cypriots still grappling with inflation woes

Consumers in Cyprus are still grappling with the lingering effects of previous inflation surges, despite a slowdown in the inflation rate to its lowest level in three years this March. The cost

5th April 2024

Cyprus/Economy

Cyprus lifts final Covid restriction, masks in hospitals

Cyprus has lifted the final restriction on the fourth anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic hitting the island, that decimated the island’s economy for the second time in a decade and took 1,365

19th March 2024

Cyprus

COVID patients nearing 100

Hospitalisations of Covid-19 patients are close to reaching triple-digit figures, as they spiked from 70 to 90 compared to last week, according to the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY). In comments to

9th January 2024

Cyprus

COVID19: Masks, tests are back as elderly cases rise

The mandatory use of face masks and 48-hour tests were introduced in Cyprus on Thursday for staff and visitors at hospitals, nursing homes and dental clinics due to a rise in Covid-19

4th January 2024

Cyprus/Life & Society

Surge in viruses pushes children’s hospital to limits

The Makarios hospital for children in Nicosia is grappling with a bed occupancy rate exceeding 90%, primarily attributed to an influx of respiratory infection cases, according to Dr. Avraam Elia, the Director

27th December 2023

Cyprus/Life & Society

COVID cuts Cyprus life expectancy by 6 months

The COVID pandemic has slashed more than half a year from Cypriots’ life expectancy, with the average lifespan dropping from 82.4 years in 2020 to 81.7 years in 2022, following a low

21st December 2023

Cyprus/Life & Society

Pressure on hospitals as COVID, flu cases rise

State hospitals are facing increased pressure and nearing capacity due to a surge in respiratory virus cases, with the number of COVID patients admitted doubling in recent weeks, according to Charalampos Charilaou,

20th December 2023

Cyprus/Life & Society

COVID19: Cases drop, low turnout for jabs

COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate are down, according to official data from the Healthy Ministry. At the same time, the turnout for COVID-19 and flu vaccines is “disappointing”, according to scientists.

3rd November 2023

Cyprus/Life & Society

COVID19: Over 7000 vaccinated, 5600 get flu shot

Vaccinations against COVID-19 and the flu continue with data indicating that since the beginning of October, when the jabs started, over 7,000 have been vaccinated for COVID and 5,600 for the flu.

23rd October 2023

Cyprus/Life & Society

COVID19: Vaccination campaign launched with flu jab

The Health Ministry announced the launch of free vaccinations against the seasonal flu and COVID-19 from Tuesday. Emphasising the importance of timely vaccination during the autumn and winter, the ministry has laid

3rd October 2023

Cyprus