[PIO] Ministry of Health announcement on the decisions of the Council of Ministers

At today's Cabinet meeting, the Minister of Health, Mr. Michael Hadjipandela, presented the recommendations of the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee discussed at yesterday's meeting, where the data recorded by the Tracing Team, by the hospitals of the Ministry of Health and the vaccination coverage rates of the population were analysed and evaluated. According to the data from the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health from 22 to 28 January 2022, 15,494 positive cases were recorded within the community and the increase in daily cases was recorded in all age groups, excluding the 50-69 age group. The Ministry of Health again appeals to citizens to demonstrate individual responsibility by faithfully and dutifully adhering to health protocols. The Ministry of Health is constantly vigilant and makes an assessment of all scientific and/or epidemiological data together with the Scientific Advisory Committee.

The Council of Ministers at its meeting today decided.

1. Entry to these places will be allowed upon presentation of a negative laboratory test PCR or Rapidtest of 72 hours validity, provided they are accompanied by a parent/guardian who has completed their vaccination schedule.

from 4 February 2022, reducing the time period from 5 months and two weeks to 5 months for the administration of the booster/3rd dose of vaccine;

[C] [C] the introduction of the "test to stay" measure in the National Guard;

1. The implementation date of the measure will be announced after consultation with the Ministry of Defence.[/P]
   1. The implementation date of the measure will be announced after consultation with the Ministry of Defence.

   [D](d) from 4 February 2022, employees of nursing homes and closed facilities who hold a current certificate of vaccination or infection will be required to provide a PCR

1. test; or Rapidtest of 72 hours' validity and workers with no history of vaccination shall provide a PCR or Rapidtest of 24 hours' validity.

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