Coronavirus: No deaths, 307 new cases (updated)
No deaths were recorded from coronavirus on Sunday as the ministry of health announced the detection of 307 new cases. The total number of deaths...
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Omicron variant found in at least 15 US, states, total in UK rises to 246
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been found in about 15 U.S. states so far, but the Delta variant remains the majority of COVID-19...
Coronavirus: The mystery of this year’s excess deaths
Covid-19 obviously explains some, but by no means all More people have died in the Republic of Cyprus in 2021 than in previous years,...
Coronavirus: Testing sites for eligible groups on Monday
A total of 21 testing sites will operate around the island on Monday for free tests to eligible groups. These include: Minors up to 17...
Covid-19: digital peasants and the ignorant rich
The new Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus was discovered last week by scientists in South Africa and Botswana, the only countries in southern Africa...
Christmas plans in disarray for South African Cypriots
Omicron travel ban has separated families and disrupted business Like dozens of South African Cypriots, Michalis Polyviou was appalled by the government’s decision last...
Coronavirus: Over 5,700 people got Covid vaccine on Saturday
A total of 5,730 people were vaccinated against Covid-19 on Saturday, the ministry of health announced on Sunday. At the State Fair in Nicosia 787...
Coronavirus: 27 people, 19 businesses fined in last 48 hours
Twenty-seven individuals and 19 businesses were charged in the 48 hours leading up to 6am on Sunday morning by police for breaking coronavirus measures. During...
Sainsbury’s postpones Christmas parties due to Omicron emergence
British supermarket group Sainsbury’s (SBRY.L) has postponed all Christmas parties until the new year, fearing the emergence of the coronavirus Omicron variant could lead to...
Thorn of Omicron from Alpha to Omega
From Alpha to Omega but leaving out Xi Alpha was the UK variant, Beta the South African, Gamma the Brazilian, and Delta the Indian....
Patients falling through the cracks
Covid measures and other pressures on Gesy could result in medical access not being available when people need it most The death of a...
Coronavirus: Two deaths, 428 people test positive on Saturday (Updated)
The health ministry announced that two people had died from Covid-19 and that 428 had tested positive from 78,007 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity...
Coronavirus: Hundreds protest against Covid measures in Limassol
Scores of people gathered in Limasssol on Saturday afternoon, to protest the government’s most recent measures against coronavirus. Centred on freedom of choice, the peaceful...
Coronavirus: No further measures as long as current ones work, minister says
No further measures will be needed as long as we stick to the current ones, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas said on Saturday. He was visiting...
Coronavirus: Sunday’s testing sites for eligible groups
A total of 48 free rapid test sites will operate nationwide for eligible groups on Sunday, the health ministry announced. Free rapid testing for the...
Coronavirus: Seven businesses, nine individuals fined for breaching Covid measures
Seven businesses and nine individuals were fined for breaching coronavirus protocols in the last 24 hours, police said on Saturday. The violations resulted from 2,544...
Coronavirus: One death, 594 cases on Friday (updated)
One death and 594 new coronavirus cases were announced on Friday by the health ministry. The death concerns a 75-year-old man who died on Thursday....
Italian anti-vaxxer tries to get Covid-19 jab in fake arm
An Italian man turned up at a vaccination centre wearing a fake silicone arm, hoping to fool a nurse into giving him a jab in...
Coronavirus: New clarifications regarding Christmas events
The health ministry on Friday issued more clarifications, this time specifically about Christmas events, following its decree tightening some measures to limit the spread of...
Coronavirus: Testing sites for eligible groups on Saturday
A total of 49 free rapid test sites will operate nationwide for eligible groups on Saturday, the health ministry announced. Free rapid testing for the...
