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241. A soul for 80 euros

With all the news about viruses, measures, political grandstanding and bickering these days, it's good to know that some people still have heart. ...

242. Cypriot study finds more antibodies in specific groups

A study by the University of Cyprus suggests people over 60, men, and persons who developed symptoms were more likely to have a higher count in lgG antibodies, with scientists hoping a second phase of the research would tackle antibody count after vaccination...

243. Fully vaccinated Cypriots show higher antibody levels than those infected

Preliminary data from an ongoing study in Cyprus show that antibody levels following vaccination with the first and second dose against COVID-19 are at much higher levels than on people who were infected with the disease,...

244. FDA approves two at-home Covid treatments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized Merck & Co's (MRK.N) antiviral pill for COVID-19 for certain high-risk adult patients, a day after giving the go-ahead to a similar treatment from Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) for high-risk patients above the age of 12....

245. 'If necessary more measures will be taken to handle Omicron variant', Health Minister says

"If necessary we will take measures to manage the Omicron mutation after we confer with our experts", said Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas today in statements after the opening of the new wing for post-COVID patients at Eden Resort in Tersefanou village....

246. Updated measures for people arriving from the UK

Due to the rapid increase in Omicron cases in the United Kingdom, all passengers entering the Republic of Cyprus from the United Kingdom over the age of 12 and regardless of vaccination coverage or previous illness are required to do the following:...

247. NIPD Genetics receives Innovation Award at the 15th OEB Cyprus Innovation Awards

NIPD Genetics, the Cypriot biotechnology company, was awarded the Innovation Award in the Services Category, in the OEB Cyprus Innovation Awards 2021, held on 20 December 2021....

248. Free rapid self tests available at pharmacies from today (How-to video)

The Ministry of Health has announced that the distribution of free self-tests from Pharmacies has begun. Citizens can now receive a package of five self-tests each month and are encouraged to test regularly in order to protect both themselves and their loved ones....

249. Full vaccination plus breakthrough infection equals 'super immunity'

A study by Oregon researchers finds that people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 who have a breakthrough infection end up with what the authors call "super immunity."...

250. New health measures in effect as of today, Wednesday

New measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 and the Omicron variant are in effect as of Wednesday in Cyprus....

251. Pfizer pill: Final data shows it to be 90% effective

Pfizer announced on Tuesday that the final analysis for the COVID-19 antiviral pill shows that it is almost 90% effective in preventing hospitalization and preventing death in high-risk patients....

252. UK records first death due to omicron variant

The United Kingdom has recorded the first death of a patient infected with the Omicron mutation in the coronavirus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, according to Sky News....

253. New health measures announced today

The Minister of Health, Michalis Hadjipandela, held a press conference today to announce new mandatory health measures in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus....

254. Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines

As Europe starts vaccinating younger children, countries are pursuing very different strategies in what will be a major test of parents' willingness to get their kids inoculated....

255. Clarifications Min. Health for the new measures - The exceptions for telework

In a written announcement, the Ministry of Health clarified the new measures that were decided upon during yesterday's meeting of the Council of Ministers....

256. Man who died in taxi was a surgical emergency

An elderly man who showed up at the emergency room with severe abdominal pain and died in a taxi ride between hospitals had suffered internal bleeding according to results from a post mortem...

257. British concern about medical treatments in Cyprus

A British medical examiner has expressed concern about the level of care that members of British military families receive from doctors in Cyprus....

258. Covid antiviral pill to arrive in Cyprus mid December

The first antiviral pill for COVID-19 is expected in Cyprus in the second half of December, according to deputy head of pharmaceutical services Elena Panagiotopoulou. The pill will be used for mild to moderate cases of the disease....

259. Scorpions flood Egyptian villages after storm, sting more than 500 people

Scorpions that were flushed from their underground desert homes by recent storms have stung more than 500 people in the governorate of Aswan, in southern Egypt....

260. Israel: Children aged 5-11 can be vaccinated against COVID-19

Israel has announced that children aged five to 11 can be vaccinated against COVID-19 and that the start date of the vaccination campaign will be announced in a few days....

261. Pfizer Pill: Clinical trials show 89% protection against severe Covid

The Pfizer pill against coronavirus showed high efficacy against possible hospitalization, in second phase clinical trials conducted by an independent committee of scientists....

262. COVID vaccine in a patch

263. Low dose Pfizer for kids 5-11

The US moved a step closer to expanding Covid-19 vaccinations for millions more children as government advisers on Tuesday endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s shots for 5- to 11-year-olds....

264. Cancer vaccines in two to three years

Drs. Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci are a very modest, perhaps even humble, scientist couple. ...

265. Pebble rocks the tests market

Greek startup BIOPIX-T is proceeding with the sale of a portable molecular diagnosis device named “Pebble” ...

266. Coronavirus: What are the main symptoms of long Covid?

All citizens, young and old, should be vaccinated, scientists say, as studies show that asymptomatic patients - in the first phase - developed long Covid symptoms after months....

267. The ego cult of the 19%

There is no reason to believe that those who have until now refused to get a Covid-19 shot will at some point come around to the idea of getting a vaccine....

268. 6 year old dies after surgery

A six year old child died today at a private clinic in Nicosia....

269. COVID pill: The answer to the pandemic?

Pfizer has announced that it has launched a large-scale clinical trial of its anti-Covid pill to test its ability to prevent the risk of infection...

270. A duty to protect our fellow citizens living with HIV/AIDS

Mr. Hatzipandelas today welcomed the presentation of the results of the Pancyprian research on the psychological and social needs of people living with HIV / AIDS....