COVID19: Day off booster shot incentive

People going in for a booster shot are entitled to take the day off work, announced the Health Ministry as an incentive to improve jab rates. The Cabinet approved the ministry request

COVID19: One death as new cases rise again

Cyprus reported one coronavirus death on Wednesday, as the number of new daily cases rose again to 275 and hospitalisations were marginally up at 72, with hospitals creaking at full capacity. State

COVID19: Hospitals creaking at full capacity

Cyprus state hospitals are under increased pressure as COVID-19, seasonal infections and other medical cases push their capacity to the limit. On Wednesday, the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) said the influx

EMA reviews anti-COVID-19 pill for early use

The European Medicines Agency will begin reviewing data on game-changing antiviral pill molnupiravir, produced by US company MSD, against COVID-19, to support countries who want to use this medicine before receiving final

COVID19: Government slow to stem new outbreak

Scientists advising authorities on handling coronavirus have criticised the government for being content with an 80% vaccination rate and taking no other measures to curb a new outbreak. Lead scientist Dr Constantinos

COVID19: Police want fake jab doctor prosecuted

Police have recommended to Attorney General George Savvides that a Larnaca doctor who allegedly issued fake COVID-19 vaccination cards stands trial. The 53-year-old Larnaca GP was under investigation after evidence emerged; he

COVID19: No deaths as patients on the rise

Cyprus reported no coronavirus-related deaths for the third day in a row on Tuesday, the seventh day this month with no Covid deaths, while the number of new daily cases dropped slightly

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