In today’s episode, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas has urged the public to adhere to health protocols amid a surge in new Covid-19 infections and concerns that the Omicron variant could send numbers spiraling.

In other news, a 30-year-old man has admitted to breaking into the home of the victim of Sunday’s hit-and-run and the case has been submitted to the district court.

Elsewhere, President Nicos Anastasiades tiptoed around questions on the presidential elections on Thursday, as he reiterated that he would not be seeking a third term.

All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.