Archive for 2021

Cyprus heading towards a new climax in Covid infections, need to be vigilant experts say

Yesterday’s record in daily Covid infections sounded alarm bells in Cyprus, with health experts saying that the authorities need to be vigilant over a potential pandemic climax in the coming days.
 
The experts’ comments came before a new extraordinary meeting …

 Cyprus to begin vaccinating children aged 5-11 at vaccination centres

The Health Ministry, in collaboration with the Cyprus Pediatric Society, will start vaccinating children aged 5-11 from January 2 at the vaccination centres.

A Health Ministry press release said the decision was taken in an effort to better serve parents/guardians …

Tus Airways to expand its Athens-Paphos service

Tus Airways has informed Cypriot Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Yiannis Karousos about its decision to double its flights on the Paphos-Athens route. This decision followed the strong response to its introduction of services between Paphos Airport and Athens, …

In exodus from Lebanon, the well-off find new home in Cyprus

Many well-off Lebanese who escaped their country’s economic tailspin for a new life in the nearby island nation of Cyprus say the transition has been a whirlwind of emotions.

They are grateful they did not have to turn to human …

Premier League

 Southampton held on for a 1-1 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary’s on Tuesday, as Antonio Conte became the first manager to go unbeaten in his first seven league games in charge of Spurs.

James Ward-Prowse gave …

Covid infections in Cyprus mark new record Tuesday, hospitalisations rise to 168

New Covid infections in Cyprus marked a new bleak record on Tuesday, with Health authorities announcing 2,241 cases following yesterday’s record of 1,925, bringing total infections since the outbreak of the pandemic to 154,926. No fatalities were announced today with …

Appeal following fatal collision in South Mimms

Officers are appealing for information, witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal collision in South Mimms.

The incident happened at around 9pm last night (Friday 24 December).

One vehicle was involved – a grey Mercedes GLC 350, which was …

Cyprus Scientific Committee to meet with Health Minister on Wednesday following a spike in COVID-19 cases

Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipantela and the Scientific Advisory Committee will urgently convene on Wednesday in the wake of the upsurge of COVID-19 cases reported on Monday in Cyprus.

The meeting will take place at 1600 local time on Wednesday

Self-tests available for non-GHS members as of today in Cyprus

Cypriot citizens or permanent residents of Cyprus who have completed their vaccination regime in other EU member states or third countries and are not members of the General Healthcare System (GHS) will be able to be supplied with self-test kits

Covid infections in Cyprus mark new record Tuesday, hospitalisations rise to 168

New Covid infections in Cyprus marked a new bleak record on Tuesday, with Health authorities announcing 2,241 cases following yesterday’s record of 1,925, bringing total infections since the outbreak of the pandemic to 154,926. No fatalities were announced today with …