Our primary aim is for schools to remain open and children to suffer the least inconvenience, said on Sunday Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipantela, adding that, if necessary, more measures will be taken to contain the spread of coronavirus.
In remarks at Paralimni in Famagusta district, Hadjipantela said that in the last week we had witnessed the highest number of cases. However, in the last two to three days, the number of cases and hospitalisations stabilised and he expressed hope that this will continue and there will be a gradual decrease in the next days or weeks.
The Minister urged the public to wear masks indoors, adding “we have witnessed in the last few days that wearing masks indoors reduces the number of new cases. My advice to the people is to wear a mask, keep their distance and if they have COVID-19 symptoms to take a rapid test.
Asked if more measures could be taken, Hadjipantela said this depends on the experts. After last week’s decision, we will wait and see what the situation will be like in the next few days. If there is an increase in the number of cases, then he will talk with the experts again and see wat measures they can suggest and take them to the Cabinet.
Regarding the opening of schools in September, Hadjipantela said they already decided to examine the possibility of installing ventilation in schools. Our primary goal is for schools to remain open and children to suffer the least inconvenience, he noted.
Asked if children will start wearing masks again in September, the Minister urged all to show patience until we know what the situation will be like in September because with the COVID, one cannot predict the situation until the time comes.
Source: Cyprus News Agency