[PIO] Plan to update measures against COVID-19, 22 April

*SafePass required in areas over 100 sq.m.

HIGH PERFORMANCE[/B]: *Entertainment centres, music and dance centres serving 150 persons and more (1 person per 1.5 t.μ.) *Food outlets (restaurants, taverns, cafeterias, beer houses, snack bars, bars, cafes) serving 150 persons and more with a dance floor [/P] (1 person per 1,5 sq. m.m.) Holding of events, including weddings and christenings in catering and event venues serving 150 persons or more (1 person per 1,5 m2)[/P] Holding of events, including weddings and christenings in catering and event venues serving 150 persons or more (1 person per 1,5 m2)[/BΜ. WITH A MAXIMUM OF 500 PERSONS) Visits to nursing homes, closed structures, if permitted by the management of the centre **Visits to public and private hospitals *SafePass only required in indoor dining areas, entertainment and music venues, from 22 April 2022.

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   MEDIUM ENFORCEMENT:

   1. *Entertainment centers, music and dance centers serving less than 150 people (1 person per 1.5 t.μ.)
   2. *Food outlets (restaurants, taverns, cafeterias, beer houses, snack bars, bars, cafes) serving 150 persons or more without a dance floor, or serving less than 150 persons with a dance floor, or without a dance floor (1 person per 1,5 m²).(1 person per 1,5 m2)
   3. Holding of events, including weddings and christenings in catering establishments serving less than 150 persons (1 person per 1,5 m2)
   6. Holding of events, including weddings and christenings in catering establishments serving less than 150 persons (1 person per 1,5 m2)[/BM.)
   7. Hotels, tourist accommodation
   8. Grounds (70% capacity)
   9. Places of worship (70% capacity)
   10. Gymnasiums (1 person per 4 sq. m.)
   11. Gyms (1 person per 4 sq. m.)[/BM.)
   12. Casinos (70% capacity)
   13. Barber shops, hairdressing salons, beauty and tattoo centres (1 person per 4 sq.m.) (1 person per 4 sq.m.)
   14. Public transport
   15. Holding of conferences and trade fairs (70% capacity)
   16. Operation of swimming pools for public use
   17. Organised group camps
   18. Persons entering reception and accommodation centres for asylum seekers

   *SafePassPass required only in indoor catering areas, entertainment centres and music and dance halls, from 22 April 2022.

   
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   LOW SUSPENSION:

   1. Theatres, auditoriums, cinemas, theatres

   (100% capacity)

   1. Schools
   2. Higher Education Institutions
   3. Gaming and Betting Companies

   (1 person per 4 t.m.)

   1. Playgrounds, Theme parks

   (1 person per 4 sq. m.)

   1. Conducting of examinations
   2. Operation of all private tutorials and private educational centres
   3. Operation of coastal passenger boats, recreational fishing and diving boats, private water sports enterprises
   4. Conducting meetings of governmental authorities and/or agencies
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   PERSONS WITHOUT A HISTORICAL HISTORY, OR HAVE COMPLETED THEIR INHIBITORY PROGRAM AND HAVE HAD THE 7-MONTH PERIOD, OR HAVE A NURSING CERTIFICATE AND HAVE HAD THE 90-DAY PERIOD:

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   Rapid test: 24 hoursor

   PCR test: 48 hours

   (for atoms 617 years of age the requirement is for Rapid or PCR test 72 hours)

   **Visit to hospitals over 6 years of age: Rapidtest: 24 hours or PCRtest: 24 hours

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   Rapid test: 48hoursor

   PCR test: 72 hours

   (for atoms 617 years of age the requirement is for Rapid or PCR 72 hour test)

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   Rapid test: 72 hoursor

   PCR test: 72 hours

   (for atoms 617 years of age the obligation is for Rapid or PCR test 72 hours)

   (for elementary school students the obligation involves Rapid or PCR twice a week)

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   PERSONS RECEIVING ENHANCED/3rd DOSE OF EMBOLE, OR RECEIVED TWO PAYMENTS FOR DUTIES, OR ONE PAYMENT FOR JJ and HAVE NOT HAD THE 7 MONTH PERIOD, OR HAVE A NURSING CERTIFICATE AND HAVE NOT HAD THE 90 DAY PERIOD:

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   Rapid test: 48 hoursor

   PCR test: 72 hours

   **Nursing home visit over 6 years: Rapidtest: 24 hours or PCRtest: 24 hours

   (for individuals 617 years of age the requirement is for Rapid or PCR 72 hour test)

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   Show valid certificate

   Proof of vaccination or disease

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   Proof of valid certificate

   Proof of vaccination or disease

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   PLACES WHERE SAFEPASSSAFEPASS

   (regardless of t.m): 1 person per 4 t.m - Supermarkets - Groceries - Butchers - Fruit Shops - Fishmongers - Pharmacies - Enterprises/organizations, Departments/agencies of the public sector serving the public - Take A Service [*]The use of a protective mask is only required indoors/enclosed areas. [*]SafePassDisplayPass is required in premises over 100 square metres. [*]Persons who for medical reasons cannot be vaccinated and hold a medical certificate issued by the Ministry of Health, the requirement is for a 72 hour Rapid or PCR test. [*]The screening of persons with a valid certificate of vaccination or infection in high-risk areas shall be carried out as follows: (a) the certificate of vaccination or infection will be checked via the CovScanCyprus application; and (b) the negative test (Rapid or PCR) will then be provided in hard copy or by text message.

Recall that: Virus-positive individuals are automatically released on day 7 of self-limitation, without performing a rapid antigen detection test (Rapidtest) provided they have no active symptoms. Release earlier than day 7 can be done by PCRtest (with a negative result) on day 5 of diagnosis at a cost to be borne by the person concerned. Special arrangements apply to closed facilities, shelters and nursing homes. Persons who are close contacts of a confirmed positive case and under the protocol are placed in restraint shall be self-limited for the 5-day period assuming they have no active symptoms. Obligation for a rapid antigen detection test (Rapidtest) on the 3rd and 5th day after contact. [*]Teleworking is recommended at a rate of 25% in enterprises and organisations in the public and wider public sector and local authorities. [*]Visits to patients in public and private hospitals are allowed on presentation of a 24-hour Rapid test (1 person per visit). Contents of this article including associated images are owned by PIO Views & opinions expressed are those of the author and/or PIO Source