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421. Calls for booster shot gain traction in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-for-booster-shot-gain-traction-in-cyprus

A Cypriot health expert believes the Delta variant is like having a different virus altogether, saying evidence is very strong in favor of providing a third dose, citing both local numbers as well as data from Israel...

422. Booster shot up in the air as Cyprus vaccinates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/booster-shot-up-in-the-air-as-cyprus-vaccinates

Cyprus is very close to having 70% of eligible adults fully vaccinated, but debate on what’s next such as a booster shot is far from over as Israel gets unexpected data and WHO warns against an 'ill-advised' third dose...

423. Hospital admissions and discharges even out

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hospital-admissions-and-discharges-even-out

The latest trend in COVID hospitalizations in the Republic of Cyprus suggests admissions and discharges are evening out, with health officials still calling on the public to get vaccinated following a spike of cases in July...

424. Royal rethinks policy on vaccinated passengers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/royal-rethinks-policy-on-vaccinated-passengers

Royal Caribbean is now requiring negative COVID-19 test results from all guests including those vaccinated prior to boarding in the United Sates, but the new rules do not appear to affect other cruises including the Jewel of the Seas sailing from Cyprus...

425. Vax message clear but data all over the place

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vax-message-clear-but-data-all-over-the-place

Health officials have been trying to paint the big picture in Covid hospitalizations this week saying the virus was striking people under 50 who were unvaccinated, but by Friday morning meaningful information on hospital cases was still in short supply...

426. Unvaxxed hospitalization data still sporadic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/data-on-unvaxxed-hospitalizations-still-sporadic

Most hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Cyprus concern unvaccinated cases according to health officials, but basic details on cases regarding infected patients remain sporadic...

427. Isolation guidance eases but not for all contacts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/isolation-guidance-eases-but-not-for-unvaxxed-contacts

New health ministry guidance in Cyprus has reduced the required period before infected persons can end their isolation regardless of vaccination history, but different criteria continue to apply for close contacts depending on whether they are vaccinated or not...

428. Palace adds cruises in vax goody bag

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palace-adds-cruises-in-vax-goody-bag

The Presidential Palace has announced more vaccination incentives for young adults up to age 30, who are being enticed among others with a chance to win a free cruise to the Greek islands this fall...

429. Tougher Safe Pass logic brought into question

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tougher-safe-pass-logic-brought-into-question

The head of the government’s pandemic advisory committee says it is not up to health experts to justify political decisions such as tougher Safe Pass rules, but one of his colleagues defended tougher restrictions saying they had worked in the past during lockdown...

430. Unvaccinated literally squeezed into a corner

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unvaccinated-literally-squeezed-into-a-corner

People no longer eligible for free rapid tests in government-run facilities were literally squeezed into a corner under the hot sun in Paphos on Sunday, while it was a walk in the park for vaccinated individuals and others in that town who were still eligible for state-funded testing based on the latest decree...

431. Minister says unvaccinated should pay up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-says-unvaccinated-should-pay-up

Cypriot Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela suggests vaccinated persons do not need to take rapid tests for Covid, adding those who choose to remain unvaccinated should now have to pay out of their own pocket to keep getting tested if they want to use Safe Pass...

432. Cypriot government toughens Safe Pass rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-government-toughens-safe-pass-rules

The Cabinet announced on Friday that new pandemic rules will apply on Monday, including a greater number of shops out of reach for people without a Safe Pass and follow up rapid or PCR tests checks for foreign visitors who are not vaccinated...

433. Cabinet flirts with Safe Pass across the board

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-flirts-with-safe-pass-across-the-board

The President's Cabinet in the Republic of Cyprus meets Friday to consider tougher rules that could place even small bakeries and mini markets off limits to people not using a Safe Pass...

434. Lack of data stymies booster shot debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lack-of-data-stymies-booster-shot-debate-in-cyprus

Discussion in Cyprus over the possibility of a COVID booster shot ahead of the flu season is still up in the air, with the debate prompting officials to break an embargo on vaccination data of hospitalized patients and reveal that half of the older adult and elderly were vaccinated...

435. Police investigate Safe Pass knife incident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-safe-pass-knife-incident

Police are investigating an incident in Limassol where the owner of a restaurant says he sustained knife injuries after a customer refused to show a Safe Pass document...

436. Nicosia leaves booster shot up to Brussels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-leaves-booster-shot-up-to-brussels

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela says while government planning includes preparations for a third jab for vaccinated adults and seniors, the booster shot is subject to approval in Brussels...

437. Limassol cites decree after Safe Pass mishmash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-cites-decree-after-safe-pass-mishmash

The City of Limassol has weighed in on a recent confusion over Safe Pass for cruise passengers ashore, with officials citing verbatim the latest emergency law following reports that guests had not been allowed into local shops and restaurants...

438. Cypriot officials tackle data gap on vaccinated

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-officials-tackle-data-gap-on-vaccinated

Health officials in the Republic of Cyprus are trying to regroup this week following public criticism over lack of information on vaccinated persons, with plans underway said to include cross referencing vaccination data with close contacts of infected persons and more qualitative data...

439. Reports suggest two cases detected on Jewel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reports-suggest-two-cases-detected-on-jewel

There have been some reports that at least two passengers on the Jewel of the Seas tested positive for the coronavirus, with a number of crew and passengers currently in isolation on the fully-vaccinated cruise to the Greek islands...

440. Safe Pass law lets door greeters inspect ID docs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safe-pass-law-lets-door-greeters-inspect-id-docs

Business establishments in the Republic of Cyprus are now inspecting Safe Pass documents presented at the entrance by customers, who are also required by emergency law to show proof of identity when the employee at the door doubts the veracity of a person’s identity...

441. Safe Pass for supermarket made official

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safe-pass-for-supermarket-made-official

Grocery shoppers in the Republic of Cyprus may no longer shop at a supermarket if they do not have a Safe Pass, based on the latest decree published on Monday by the health ministry affecting all domains of social life in response to last week’s surge in daily infections...

442. Expert hopeful cases will drop but still worried

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/expert-hopeful-cases-will-drop-but-still-worried

The number of daily cases in the Republic of Cyprus is going down amid an apparent stabilizing trend, according to a local expert, who says he is optimistic but still fears over people slacking on health protocols...

443. Cyprus issues blanket rule for Safe Pass

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-issues-blanket-rule-for-safe-pass

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela announced stricter measures effective next Tuesday in the Republic of Cyprus, making Safe Pass a requirement across the board but questions still remained over supermarket, bakeries, and other shops selling necessity goods...

444. Cabinet mulls over Safe Pass across the board

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-mulls-over-safe-pass-across-the-board

Health experts in Cyprus are calling for Safe Pass requirements in indoor public spaces to apply across the board, including supermarkets and bakeries, with the Cabinet expected Friday to decide on new measures aimed at slowing down a recent spike but also boosting vaccinations...

445. Covid-stricken flagship sails on after Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-covid-stricken-flagship-sails-on-after-cyprus

Britain's HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier is managing a Covid outbreak after more than 100 crew members were infected during a port call in the Republic of Cyprus...

446. Cyprus tries to patch up worsening conditions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tries-to-patch-up-worsening-conditions

The Cabinet will have a lot on its plate during a meeting rescheduled for Friday amid deteriorating epidemiological conditions in Cyprus, with a number of loopholes in the government’s fight against the pandemic popping up one after the other...

447. Cypriot expert says ‘wear the damn mask’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-expert-says-‘wear-the-damn-mask

Local health experts are calling on the public to be vigilant after daily cases in the Republic of Cyprus passed the 1000 mark for the first time, with a member of the government’s advisory team telling Cypriots to 'wear the damn mask'...

448. Delta wreaks havoc as Cyprus passes 1000 mark

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/delta-wreaks-havoc-as-cyprus-passes-1000-mark

The Republic of Cyprus reported 1081 new cases on Tuesday, as government officials confirmed that the Delta variant was the dominant bug ravaging the community and experts called on the public to be vigilant...

449. Cyprus takes vaccine message to Facebook

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-ministry-takes-vaccine-message-to-facebook

Officials from the health ministry have partnered up with health experts and a patients advocate group in order to reach out to Facebook users who may be unsure about the pandemic or have concerns about getting vaccinated...

450. Policing Safe Pass put to the test

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/policing-safe-pass-put-to-the-test

An incident in broad daylight in Nicosia has raised questions over the latest use of Safe Pass, with police keeping quiet about reports of a downtown arrest and some business owners refusing to check documents at the door...

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