https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-restores-strict-measures-in-the-shadow-of-omicron
On the eve of the holidays, the threat of "Omicron" has led to the reinstatement of strict restrictive measures in many European countries, in order to curb the spread of the super-contagious new variant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-bans-citizens-from-traveling-to-eu-countries-to-curb-spread-of-omicron
The fifth wave of Covid-19 has begun. The Omicron variant brought the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic to Israel, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said in a televised speech on Sunday, urging citizens to step up vaccination of children and administration of booster doses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/il-divo-s-carlos-marin-has-died-aged-53-of-covid
Il Divo singer Carlos Marin was vaccinated against Covid in Mexico earlier this year, it has been revealed, after the Spanish singer passed away at the weekend following a Covid infection....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-s-vax
A total of 130 children, aged 5 to 11, were scheduled to receive the coronavirus vaccine today, said Christina Giannaki, Director General of the Ministry of Health, who visited the Center for Maternity Protection and Child Welfare at the old Larnaca Hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rift-in-pandemic-response-wide-open-in-cyprus
A rift between scientists and government became more apparent on Friday in the Republic of Cyprus, with local media saying the health ministry director was even checking the minutes from a meeting to shed light on debate over controversial measures...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lawyer-cries-foul-over-ban-on-unvaccinated
A local lawyer is invoking European rules to argue the Cypriot government’s measure banning unvaccinated citizens from certain places is a violation of fundamental human rights, with health experts attributing decisions in the last few weeks to the Cabinet...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reduces-timeframe-for-covid-booster-shots-to-5-months-and-2-weeks
Authorities in Cyprus have announced that the timeframe for people to receive their COVID booster shot has been reduced from six months to five months and two weeks following the completion of their initial vaccination scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/norway-steps-up-efforts-to-curb-omicron-variant-teleworking-will-be-mandatory
Norway will intensify restrictions and speed up vaccinations in an effort to stem the expected wave of the Omicron variant, Prime Minister Jonas Stere announced last night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-self-rapid-tests-delayed-due-to-omicron
The government in the Republic of Cyprus has pushed back availability of free rapid self tests to vaccinated persons, with officials saying another week was needed to ensure kits could detect all known variants including Omicron...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-vaccination-begins-next-week-for-ages-5-11
A press conference was held today by Dr. Christina Giannaki, General Director of the Ministry of Health, regarding covid vaccinations for children ages 5-11....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/restrictions-return-to-britain
In an attempt to stop the spread of the Omicron mutation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday the need for the resumption of teleworking, the use of a mask in most enclosed spaces and the presentation of a valid vaccine certificate for entry into clubs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pfizer-three-doses-of-the-vaccine-does-neutralize-omicron
The third dose of their Covid-19 vaccine neutralizes the Omicron variant, Pfizer Inc. announced in a joint statement with BioNTech SE....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-secretary-general-guterres-in-self-isolation-after-covid-contact
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on Tuesday that he had come in contact with a UN official who tested positive for Covid-19. He is now in self-isolation for a few days, according to diplomatic sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/booster-shots-for-18-and-over-begins-wednesday
The vaccination portal will now be available from the 8th of December for people aged 18 and over to book booster shot appointments. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/austria-fines
A fine of up to 600 euros every three months will be imposed on those who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 from February 1, 2022, according to a draft law prepared by the Austrian government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-big-jump-in-appointments-after-mandate-for-compulsory-vaccinations
In the last few hours, an immediate jump in new vaccination appointments was recorded in Greece following an announcement from the Prime Minister that fines would be imposed on those that refused to get vaccinated by mid-January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protests-continue-against-new-covid-measures
Protests continued this morning outside the House of Representatives against the use of masks in primary schools, rapid testing and vaccinations outside the House of Representatives....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eligible-citizens-will-be-notified-via-sms-for-their-covid-booster-shot
Citizens who are eligible for the third dose of the covid vaccine will be notified via SMS, the Health Ministry announced on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/100-euro-fine-for-unvaccinated-greeks
Greece said on Tuesday it would make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for people aged 60 and over, a drastic step for the country grappling with a new surge in coronavirus cases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/hotels
The Ministry of Tourism, after the approval of the Council of Ministers, announces the extension of the duration of the Domestic Tourism Support Plan for the period from December 1, 2021 until March 31, 2022....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/third-dose-for-30-and-over
The vaccination portal will now be available from the 30th of November for people aged 30 and up to book booster shot appointments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clarification-of-new-measures-announced-on-wednesday
The Ministry of Health has issued clarifications concerning the new measures announced on Wednesday by the Cabinet.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-medicines-agency-ema-recommends-pfizer-for-children-5-11
The approval of vaccinations of children 5 - 11 years with Pfizer, is approved by EMA...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-recommends-9-month-limit-on-covid-19-vaccine-validity-for-travel
European Union residents will need to have COVID-19 vaccine booster jabs if they want to travel to another country in the bloc next summer, according to a proposal set to be announced by the European Commission on Thursday....
