Coronavirus: Free rapid sites for Tuesday

A total of 46 mobile rapid testing locations for coronavirus will operate nationwide on Tuesday, the health ministry announced, reiterating the groups of people eligible to receive a free test.

According to a cabinet decision, as of August, free rapid testing for the general population has been scrapped.

Eligible for a free rapid test at the mobile units are minors under 12 who do not currently have the option to be vaccinated against Covid-19 or whose parents/guardians do not consent to them being vaccinated as well as everyone who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, on presentation of a medical certificate.

Pregnant women on presentation of an approval from the Cyprus Medical Association and the ministry of health confirming that vaccination is not recommended will also be allowed to use the free testing sites.

Also eligible for free testing are people who have received the first dose of the vaccine and for the three weeks require a test to secure a SafePass or are fully vaccinated against the virus with the presentation of their vaccination card. Exempt from paying for a rapid test are also people who have contracted and recovered from the virus within the last 180 days.

In addition to the mentioned certificates, people must also carry identification documents such as ID card, passport etc.