A total of 21 free rapid test sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Friday, the health ministry announced.
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 are minors aged 6-11, those aged 12-17 who do not have consent from their parents/guardians to be vaccinated, and anyone over 18 who can show medical proof (a certificate) exempting them from vaccination, such as pregnant women.
Also eligible for free testing are people who are fully vaccinated against the virus, and those inbetween the first and second dose of the vaccine (only for the time permitted), 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, who must have a certificate to prove it.
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) |
Tepak University, Tassos Papadopoulos building | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Pano Polemidia Cultural Events Space | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| My Mall Limassol (Entrance D by Public) | 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. – 5 p.m. | |
|
Larnaca (3 sites)
|
Metropolis Mall (Entrance 5, underground parking) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Livadia Community Medical Centre | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | |
| Space by Aradippou Municipal Medical Centre | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | |
| Nicosia
(10 sites) |
Ayios Dometios Municipality (events space) | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| European University, Engomi (graduation platform next to cafeteria) | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | |
| Aglandjia Health Centre | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | |
| Panayia Evangelistria Church, Pallouriotissa | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | |
| Mall of Cyprus (underground parking) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Ayios Georgios Church, Latsia | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Ayia Sofia Church, Strovolos | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | |
| Lakatamia Municipal Theatre | 9 a.m. – 5 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
(1 site) |
Paralimni Municipality (covered parking area) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
