As of Monday 17 January, Molnupiravir 200mg, a medication designed to help avoid the likelihood of severe coronavirus infection and hospitalisation, can be prescribed through the national health system (GeSY) in adult cases with mild symptoms of the disease. According to the Minister of Health, Michael Hadjipantela, Cyprus is one of the first countries in the EU to have purchased and distributed this medication to its citizens.
Helena Panayiotopoulou, Deputy Director of Pharmaceutical Services, said that the medication is recommended for people over 65 years of age and can be administered to special categories of vulnerable groups of the population.
Source: Cyprus News Agency