In Cyprus 35.6% of the population has received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 11.2% has completed vaccination, the Ministry of Health has said, adding that in the first hour of the vaccination portal`s operation on Saturday 9,771 appointments were arranged. In particular, according to the Ministry of Health a total of … Read more
Cyprus` Health Ministry on Saturday issued guidelines for all vaccinated passengers who arrive on the island from May 10th onwards. Cyprus is entering a new phase of relaxation of restrictions including the re-operation of shops and restaurants but visitors need to show the safepass. The Ministry today announced that all passengers, regardless of … Read more
GPs taking part in the vaccination drive in Cyprus have ordered in the past two weeks close to 20,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses, Health Insurance Organisation officer Olga Pitsillidou has told CNA. Replying to a CNA question on the matter Pitsilidou said that over 250 GPs have registered to take part in the vaccination drive … Read more
Health Ministry announced on Saturday 2 deaths from COVID and 397 new cases while 233 people are in hospitals across the island. From the 233 patients, 59 are in serious condition and the median age of the patients is 58,6 years. The total deaths since the pandemic broke out is 334. The new … Read more
The Ministry of Health announced on Monday the death of seven patients of COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 321, 209 men (65%), and 112 women (35%). Their median age is 78. Meanwhile, 276 people are receiving treatment in state hospitals, 66 of whom in a serious condition. The median age of … Read more
Cyprus Police handed out fines to 97 citizens during the last 24 hours for violating the decrees providing for measures aiming to contain the spread of COVID-19. A police spokesperson told CNA that a total of 7,102 checks were conducted island-wide from 6.00am on Sunday until 6.00am on Monday. Forty-one people were booked … Read more
Cyprus National Vaccination Plan will focus during this period on people aged between 30 to 38 years old. A press release issued by the Health Ministry said that inoculations are continuing in a quick pace, with the aim of covering a significant percentage of the population within May. It is noted that the … Read more
The Ministry of Health announced on Easter Sunday the death of one more patient of COVID19, bringing the total number of deaths to 314 207 men (66%), and 107 women (34%). Their median age is 78. Meanwhile, 292 people are receiving treatment in state hospitals, 72 of whom in a serious condition. The median … Read more
GENEVA – The World Health Organization urges African countries to be on guard and to remain vigilant in their fight against a resurgence of COVID-19 transmission across the continent. To date, African countries are reporting more than 4.5 million cases of COVID, including 120,000 deaths. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti says the latest … Read more
Authorities in Cyprus reported one more death on Saturday from COVID-19 and 463 new cases out of a total of 31,677 tests with the positivity rate standing at 1.46%. At the same time, 274 COVID-19 patients are treated in hospital, 71 of whom in a serious condition. In a press release, the Ministry of … Read more