At today's Cabinet meeting, the Minister of Health, following a meeting with the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee held yesterday, 10 January 2023, presented the recommendations made by the members of the Committee following an assessment of the epidemiological picture recorded in Cyprus, as well as the recommendations of the European Commission regarding the epidemiological picture recorded in China.
Taking into account the above, the Council of Ministers has decided:
a) from 15 January 2023 (5 a.m.) as requiring the demonstration of a negative molecular test (PCR) from all passengers arriving in Cyprus from China, 48 hours before departure (direct flight or connecting).
b) as recommended the use of a protective mask and the observance of personal hygiene and protection measures on all flights to and from Cyprus, as well as in interchange areas (interiors).
c) the carrying out of analyses on airport and aircraft effluents by a company that will undertake the collection and analysis, following a tender to be announced by the Ministry of Health.
d) the extension of all existing measures until 15 March 2023.
e) the continuation of the supply of in vitro diagnostic medical devices and vaccines for COVID-19 to be subject to a zero VAT rate.
The Council of Ministers also decided:
a) the centralized management of the beds in intensive care units (ICUs) of public and private hospitals contracted with the Health Insurance Agency at the level of the administration of the Ministry of Health, including the maintenance of a special electronic registration platform,
b) authorizing the Minister of Health to appoint an Ad Hoc four-member committee, consisting of
[*]Director of Medical and Public Health Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Health [*]Dr. George Minas, Intensivist, Private Hospitals [*]Dr. Andri Papastylianou, Intensivist, Organization of State Health Services OKYPY [*]Dr.
(c) the authorization of the Minister of Health to determine the terms of reference of the Ad Hoc ICU Management Committee, concerning the monitoring, allocation, movement between hospitals and length of stay of patients in ICU beds.
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