Coronavirus: More testing required as cabinet tightens measures (updated)
Weekly tests, delayed reopening of schools and halving of the period for the recovery certificate are among measures announced on Tuesday afternoon by the health...
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A complicated, cautiously social Christmas
It shouldn’t be such a grim Christmas this year, but socialising will be a confusing, rule-laden affair – and subject to change A second...
Coronavirus: Surviving without a SafePass
Although it just got even harder, a determined but vocal minority are refusing to frequent businesses that require a SafePass Since the introduction of...
Coronavirus: businesses want staff back in the workplace but measures make it tricky
As employees are expected to return to their workplaces early next month, a number of companies are struggling to accommodate all of their office staff...
Coronavirus: New legal challenge to restrictions
A lawyer is challenging the constitutionality of the coronavirus restrictions – specifically the banning of demonstrations, rallies, parades and so on – while his client...
Too soon to say if Brits can holiday abroad, UK says (Update 2)
By Kate Holton, Alistair Smout and Elizabeth Piper British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday it was too soon to say whether international summer...
Coronavirus: situation improved but risk remains, minister warns
Cyprus’ epidemiological situation has improved but the relaxation of measures is likely to increase the number of Covid cases, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou warned on...
Coronavirus: sports restrictions to be gradually eased from next week
The cabinet on Wednesday decided to gradually ease restrictions on sports activities and events from next week. According to a statement, from Monday, February 8,...
Coronavirus: Cyprus one of few EU states easing Covid measures
Cyprus is among the few EU member states that is deescalating Covid measures while most are extending strict restrictions amid deep concerns over the aggressive...
Coronavirus: path to relaxations still unclear (Updated)
The path out of the lockdown which came into force on January 10 remains unclear but certain relaxations are all but guaranteed, reports suggest. But...
Coronavirus: advisory committee already mulling possible ‘careful’ relaxations
The advisory committee on coronavirus is already mulling a possible relaxation of the lockdown, but any decision will be contingent on fewer hospitalisations, committee head...
Greece reimposes Covid-19 curbs after Christmas easing
Greece will tighten coronavirus curbs for a week from Sunday, closing hair salons, bookstores and some other shops that had been allowed to reopen in the...
Coronavirus: restaurants hang black banners to express disgust over restrictions
Members of Limassol’s hospitality sector on Saturday hung black banners reading ‘Shame and Disgust’ to protest government restrictions put in force on Friday in a...
Coronavirus: tougher curfew yet another blow to venues, they say
The tougher curfew announced by the government amid ongoing efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak has come as another blow to a beleaguered hospitality sector...
Coronavirus: restrictions expected to be relaxed, Karayiannis says (updated)
Measures in Limassol and Paphos are expected to be relaxed by the end of the week, while an announcement of the specifics is to be...
Coronavirus: experts weigh in on reasoning behind stricter measures
The latest coronavirus measures are aimed at restricting contacts and cross contamination, experts said on Friday warning that Cyprus now meets the criteria to be...
Coronavirus: cabinet green lights second phase with new decrees, protocols and penalties
The cabinet on Tuesday gave the green light for the implementation of the second phase of relaxation of measures against the spread of coronavirus with...
Coronavirus: Ministers approve plan to gradually re-open businesses
The cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan for the gradual lifting of restrictions and reopening vital businesses from early May, provided the epidemiological data allow...
Coronavirus: public reminded of lockdown measures
The health ministry reminded the public on Thursday that the measures restricting movement have now been extended until April 30. It was announced on Wednesday...
Police conduct 5,000 checks, book 105 for violating movement restrictions
Police carried out over 5,000 checks in 12 hours Friday and Saturday and booked 105 individuals for breaking restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of...
