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The Decree of the Minister of Health, which will come into force tomorrow, Thursday, February 24, at 10 a.m.00, to implement the changes approved by the Cabinet in relation to the measures in force to deal with coronavirus.
The Order amends Regulation 30 of the principal Order by deleting the second proviso and replacing it with the following new proviso: 'Provided further that, in respect of catering premises within hotels and the holding of events in premises/premises regulated by these Regulations, the provisions of Regulations 9 and 31 shall be complied with mutatis mutandis."."
Replacement of Regulation 31 of the principal Order
Regulation 31 of the principal Order shall be deleted and replaced by the following new Regulation 31.
Specifically, the operation of catering establishments (restaurants, taverns, cafeterias, cafeterias, beer bars, snack bars and bars, cafeterias, catering establishments within shopping centres, within hotels and tourist accommodation, canteens, as well as any other catering establishments serving the public within other premises, and/or sports clubs, cultural clubs, associations, clubs, etc.), shall be governed by the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and with a maximum number of 500 persons in total, either indoors or outdoors, subject to the distancing measures specified in the health protocols and subject to the following conditions: by demonstration, for persons aged 12 years and over, of a negative laboratory test (PCR) or rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 with sampling having been carried out within 15 hours; by demonstration, for persons aged 6 to 11 years, of a negative laboratory test (PCR) or rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 with sampling having been carried out within 7 days: It is understood that for persons under the age of 6 years the demonstration of a negative laboratory test (PCR) or rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 is not required.
For all other catering premises regardless of capacity, the following shall be observed: by showing a valid certificate of completed vaccination for COVID-19 disease, or a valid certificate of recovery from COVID-19 disease, or by showing, for persons 6 to 11 years of age, a negative laboratory test (PCR) or rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease, with sampling having been performed within 7 days, or by showing, for persons who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition, the medical certificate issued by the Ministry of Health and a negative laboratory test (PCR) for COVID-19 disease or a rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease with the sampling having been carried out within 7 days, or on presentation, for persons aged 12 years and over, of a negative laboratory test (PCR) or a rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease with the sampling having been carried out within 24 hours.
It is understood that for persons under 6 years of age, the demonstration of a negative PCR or rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 is not required.
The maximum number of persons per table shall be twelve (12) persons and the provisions of Regulation 9 shall be observed for the conduct of events in the premises/premises governed by these Regulations."
Replacement of Regulation 32 of the Basic Decree
Regulation 32 of the Basic Decree shall be deleted and replaced by the following new Regulation 32.
Specifically, the operation of nightclubs, banquet halls, including banquet halls within hotels and tourist accommodation, discotheques, entertainment centres and music and dance halls shall be governed by the guidelines of the Ministry of Health with a maximum number of 500 persons in total, whether indoors or outdoors, subject to the distancing measures specified in the health protocols and subject to the following conditions:
For the premises/premises governed by this Regulation, with a capacity of 150 persons or more, the following shall be observed: by demonstration, for persons aged 12 years and over, of a negative laboratory test (PCR) or rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease with the sampling having been carried out within 15 hours; by demonstration, for persons aged 6 to 11 years, of a negative laboratory test (PCR) or rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease with the sampling having been carried out within 7 days.
It is understood that for persons under 6 years of age, the demonstration of a negative PCR or rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 is not required.
For premises/premises covered by this Regulation with a capacity of less than 150 persons, the following shall be observed: By showing a valid certificate of completed vaccination for COVID-19 disease, or a valid certificate of recovery from COVID-19 disease, or by showing, for persons 6 to 11 years of age, a negative laboratory test (PCR) or rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease, with sampling having been performed within 7 days, or by showing, for persons who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition, the medical certificate issued by the Ministry of Health and a negative laboratory test (PCR) for COVID-19 disease or a rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease with the sampling having been carried out within 7 days, or on presentation, for persons aged 12 years and over, of a negative laboratory test (PCR) or a rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease with the sampling having been carried out within 24 hours.
It is understood that for persons under 6 years of age, the demonstration of a negative laboratory test (PCR) or rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 is not required.
The maximum number of persons per table is twelve (12) persons, and the provisions of Regulation 9 shall be complied with for the conduct of events in the premises/premises governed by these Regulations."
Amendment to Regulation 83 of the Basic Decree
The second proviso to Regulation 83 of the Basic Decree shall be deleted and replaced with the following new proviso: "It is also understood that, checks falling under the provisions of Regulations 9, 10(2) and 11 shall not be conducted through the electronic application "CovScanCyprus"."."
This Decree shall enter into force on 24 February 2022 at 10.00 a.m.
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