The Ministry of Health informs citizens that the measures in place to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the community are as follows:
Obligation to wear a protective mask
Employees and visitors over 12 years of age in nursing homes, nursing homes and other care and accommodation facilities for the elderly and vulnerable groups must use a mask
Obligation to test
Demonstration of a negative PCR test or 72-hour rapid test is required for:
- Visits to nursing homes, nursing homes and other closed care and accommodation facilities for the elderly and vulnerable groups
- For newly arriving asylum seekers before entering reception or detention centres
- For newly arriving detainees in detention centres and prisons
The result is considered valid if performed in a licensed clinical laboratory, pharmacy or mobile unit of the Ministry of Health.
It is noted that the maximum price of the PCR test is set at EUR 25 while the rapid test is set at EUR 5.
Guidelines for confirmed cases of COVID-19*
Mandatory self-limitation in the Republic of Cyprus for cases diagnosed positive for COVID-19 is liked but the following measures are recommended.
If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19:
- Inform your Personal Physician[/B] of your positive result and associated symptoms to obtain a medical assessment, relevant treatment and sick leave if necessary
- Isolate yourself from other people for at least 5 days[/B] from diagnosis or as directed by your Personal Physician
- Wear a double medical disposable face mask or high protection mask (FFP2, N95)[/B] if you need to be around other people for at least 10 days after diagnosis
Avoid contact with people at increased risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19. This includes pregnant women, people aged 60 years or older, and people who have a compromised immune system.
If symptoms develop or symptoms worsen, the Personal Physician should be informed.
Guidelines for close contacts of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19
Close contacts regardless of vaccination coverage and recent illness are not required to self-limit. However, it is recommended for all contacts to carry out sampling at their own expense on the day of notification and between the 3rd and 5th day after the date of their last contact with the case. In addition, close contacts are recommended to avoid contact with vulnerable persons especially if they develop any symptoms. In case of symptoms contact their Personal Physician and repeat the examination.
*There are specific protocols for the management of positive cases working or hospitalised in nursing homes or residing in nursing homes, migrant reception centres and closed facilities.
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