Ministry of Health changes vaccination protocols to better serve the public

The Ministry of Health is changing vaccination protocols for COVID-19 from Monday, in order to better serve citizens.

In a press release, it said that from Monday, 17 January, people can now opt for their choice of vaccine at walk-in centers or through appointments at the Vaccination Portal.

It also said that it has increased daily appointments at all vaccination centers.

Moderna will be offered on Mondays, and from Tuesday to Thursday, Pfizer will be available at walk-in centers.

In addition, every Friday at the walk-ins, Moderna and J&J vaccines will be available.  And every Saturday both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available.

AstraZeneca's vaccine, the Ministry said, will be available only on Wednesday at walk-in centers or through the vaccination portal.

It also said that the Linopetra vaccination center in Limassol will be open only for scheduled appointments.  Appointment slots have been increased.

The Ministry is reminding the public that the opening hours of Vaccination Centers in all districts are from 8 am to 6 pm, except for the Health Centers in Latsia and Linopetra which operate only until 3 pm.

The Latsia Health Centre is open only for children aged 5-11.