A total of 26 free rapid test sites mobile units for coronavirus will operate nationwide on Friday, the health ministry announced, for eligible groups.
Free rapid testing for the general population has been scrapped, while unvaccinated employees must present a negative coronavirus test every 72 hours, carried out privately.
Eligible for a free rapid test at the mobile units are minors 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.
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.
| District | Testing sites | Hours |
| Limassol
(5 sites) |
Grigoris Afxentiou Square | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Former Orphanides Shopping Centre, Polemidia (back area) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| My Mall Limassol | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Hotel Atlantica Oasis, Yermasoyia (hotel lobby) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Kolossi Community Council Conference Centre | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
|
Larnaca (5 sites)
|
Larnaca Municipal Amphitheatre (Municipal Garden) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Makariou Refugee Settlement Community Council, Kamares (5 Ayiou Vasiliou street) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Ayios Georgios Kontos parking area | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Livadia Square (next to Bank of Cyprus) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Space by Aradippou Municipal Medical Centre | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Nicosia
(11 sites) |
Ayios Dometios Municipality (events space) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| European University, Engomi (graduation stage next to cafeteria) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Aglandjia Health Centre | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Panayia Evangelistria Church, Pallouriotissa | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Mall of Cyprus (underground parking) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Ayios Georgios Church, Latsia | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Tis tou Theou Sofia Church, Strovolos | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Lakatamia Municipal Gallery (behind amphitheatre) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Psimolofou Community Medical Centre | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Nicosia Mall | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Dhali Community Medical Centre | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Paphos
(2 sites) |
King’s Avenue Mall | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Municipality Square (next to “Evsevia” club) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Famagusta
(3 sites) |
Paralimni Municipality (covered parking area) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Ayia Varvara Church, Paralimni | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Ayia Napa Church, Ayia Napa | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
