The SafePass requirement will be lifted from certain businesses while the self-isolation period has been reduced from ten to seven days, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas announced on Thursday as part of further relaxations of coronavirus measures.
Speaking after a meeting with the council of ministers, Hadjipantelas announced as of March 8, 2022, a new plan adjusting the SafePass requirements, which was introduced July last year, will be in force.
The plan will include premises and activities, classified according to risk. There will be four categories, namely high risk, medium risk, low risk and “short-stay” areas where a SafePass will not be required to be displayed
The new measure continues to provide for different requirements for people depending on whether they have been vaccinated against the virus or not.
Further clarifications on these categories and the requirements will be announced within the day, the minister said.
Cabinet also decided to reduce the self-isolation period of people testing positive to the virus from ten to seven days provided they test negative in a rapid or PCR test as of March 8.
The health minister announced several relaxations of the coronavirus measures last month, which was said to be the beginning of the gradual lifting of most restrictions in the coming weeks.
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