‘Cyprus ready to join forces for global health’
Health Minister Popi Kanari expressed Cyprus’ readiness to collaborate with the World Health Organisation (WHO) partners in safeguarding health and prosperity of citizens on a...
Covid 19
I received no sick leave for catching Covid
I am contacting you to refer to an event that has infuriated me for months and I am sure that other Cypriots have also suffered....
WHO revokes COVID’s global health emergency status
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday declared that COVID-19 was no longer a global health emergency, and the virus that led to more than...
Mandatory self-isolation for Covid-19 lifted
The mandatory self-isolation in Cyprus for cases diagnosed positive for Covid-19 was lifted on Friday, the health ministry announced, recommending however other measures. As noted...
WHO dismisses lead COVID origins investigator for sexual misconduct
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that it has dismissed a senior scientist, known for his role as the head of an international mission...
Covid report: Four deaths, including a 19-year-old
The health ministry announced four Covid-19 deaths this week including a 19-year-old who suffered from underlying health conditions. The ministry’s bi-weekly update detailed that three...
Cyprus records highest excess deaths rate in EU for February
Cyprus recorded the highest excess mortality among EU member states this February while the union as a whole recorded no monthly excess mortality for the...
Government policy on suicide prevention still sadly lacking
In the pipeline for years, there is no targeted policy to help those most in need of mental health support Despite numerous assurances that...
No negative Covid test for travellers from China
Travellers from China are no longer required to provide a negative PCR test for Covid-19 prior to their arrival in Cyprus. The health ministry on...
Symptomatic Covid-positive voters can get someone to take them to polls
People who are isolating due to Covid-19 and are not strong enough to go and vote alone, can get someone to take them, the health...
