Turkish Cypriot authorities on Tuesday tightened COVID measures at entry points to the occupied north of the island subjecting arrivals to a seven-day quarantine, including from the crossing points. Regardless of their
President Nicos Anastasiades is meeting the scientific advisory committee Friday followed by a Cabinet session to endorse fresh measures to stem a resurgence of the coronavirus. Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou is expected
Despite scientists believing tougher restrictions will reduce COVID infections by the end of November, curbs on gatherings and social distancing will make this Christmas a stoic affair. Epidemiologist Dr Michael Voniatis told
Despite authorities tightening measures three times in recent weeks, Cyprus’ epidemiological landscape has worsened with hotspots Limassol and Paphos reporting an ever-increasing number of new daily COVID-19 cases. Cyprus’ epidemiological data has
Experts expect an increase in the number of COVID-19 hospital patients over the coming days despite tougher measures which include lockdowns for Limassol and Paphos. Taking to his Twitter account on Thursday,
If new coronavirus containment restrictions are observed then Cyprus will see a steady but gradual decrease in COVID-19 cases within two weeks, said an expert on infectious diseases. Maria Koliou, chairwoman of
Without a vaccine in sight, Cypriots must learn to live with COVID-19 restrictions for some time to come such as practising social distancing and mask-wearing. An expert in infection prevention and control,
Experts on the coronavirus pandemic have warned that the current surge in cases will take weeks to flatten out, despite an expected drop in infections within days due to tougher measures. In
Cyprus’ cabinet meeting on Friday will decide on whether some COVID-19 restrictions should be relaxed or extended for social gathering while agreeing on protocols for schools to reopen in September. Ministers have
Tighter measures effective from Tuesday sees Cyprus come under its first curfew in peacetime while there will be checks on residences and tougher fines for breaking coronavirus social distancing rules. From March
