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1. Second flu wave in Cyprus cannot be ruled out, expert warns

Cyprus could still experience another rise in influenza cases, according to Dr. Petros Karayiannis, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology at the University of Nicosia Medical School....

2. 54-year-old becomes latest flu victim, bringing death toll to 13

The number of people who have died after being hospitalised with confirmed influenza this season has risen to 13, health officials reported on Tuesday, following the death of a 54-year-old man at a private clinic. ...

3. Seven influenza-related confirmed deaths since start of flu season

Health authorities have confirmed seven deaths linked to laboratory-confirmed influenza since the start of the current flu season, with all fatalities involving elderly patients, most of whom had underlying health conditions....

4. Seasonal infections on the rise at Makarios Hospital

Seasonal influenza cases are currently circulating in Cyprus at levels similar to last winter, according to health officials, though a gradual increase is expected as the country moves deeper into the peak flu season....

5. Flu admissions rise as COVID vaccination remains low

Cyprus health authorities say hospitals are already recording admissions for Influenza A and other seasonal viruses as winter begins, while COVID-19 vaccination uptake remains low....

6. Christmas surge tests A&E departments, hospitals hold steady

Emergency services and public hospitals experienced increased demand over the Christmas holiday period, but the situation remained manageable, health officials said, with no extraordinary incidents recorded....

7. New coronavirus variant linked to severe sore throat, experts say

A newly identified coronavirus variant, detected in recent weeks, is contributing to fluctuating infection rates globally, said Dr. Petros Karagiannis in a recent interview with Sigma's 'Protoselido' (Front Page) TV program....

8. Cyprus reports first death from Influenza A

Cyprus has reported its first fatality from Influenza A, marking a somber milestone in the ongoing flu season. The victim was a 43-year-old man, who had been the youngest patient receiving treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU)....

9. Hospitals brace for more visits as infections rise with school reopenings

Seasonal infections are picking up across Cyprus, with flu cases, the RSV virus, and COVID-19 leading the charge....

10. Free flu shots offered for GeSY beneficiaries

The Ministry of Health is offering free flu vaccines for GeSY beneficiaries, focusing on protecting vulnerable groups....

11. Ministry unveils enhanced vaccination drive

Starting Monday, May 2, 2024, the Ministry of Health has revealed a comprehensive update to the vaccination campaign targeting COVID-19 and influenza across the nation....

12. Pediatric hospital battles epidemic surge in child respiratory cases

Makarios Hospital in Nicosia is grappling with over 95% occupancy, primarily treating children with respiratory infections amid an epidemic that recurs in the child population every three to four years, according to Dr. Avraam Elia, Director of the Pediatric Department....

13. COVID-19 JN.1 sub variant surpasses 3000 cases

Coronavirus outbreaks are increasing in Cyprus and Europe in general, following the emergence of the ''Omicron 2'' JN.1 sub variant....

14. Elderly population hit by surge in COVID hospitalizations

Sixty people, mostly elderly, are being treated in public hospitals with COVID-19 at the moment, while there is a constant flow of patients with infections, State Health Services Organization (SHSO) spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou told CNA on Wednesday....

15. COVID-19 Novavax vaccine now available for 18 and older

As of Thursday 21/12/2023, the Nuvaxovid HBV.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine by Novavax will be available for people over 18 years of age, the Ministry of Health said in a statement....

16. Cyprus sees uptick in COVID-19 cases amid winter surge

Dr. Christos Charalambous, from the Epidemiological Surveillance and Control of Infectious Diseases Unit of the Health Ministry, reported a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in Cyprus in recent days....

17. WHO sounds alarm on mysterious child respiratory illness in northern China

In response to a respiratory illness affecting children in northern China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has requested ''detailed information'' from Chinese authorities. ...

18. Clinical patients now receiving COVID-19 vaccine

In a recent statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Health confirmed that bedridden patients will continue to receive Covid-19 and flu vaccines through the Home Vaccination Program, just as they have in the past....

19. Officials unveil bold dual vaccination strategy

Cyprus' Ministry of Health has unveiled its vaccination strategy for the upcoming fall/winter season, targeting COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. Key highlights include:...

20. AI reveals 4-year-old's diagnosis

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain....

21. Avian flu forces Finland to cull 120,000 foxes and mink

Finland, Europe's leading producer of fox fur, has begun slaughtering 120,000 foxes and mink to stem an outbreak of avian flu that has hit fur farms, the authorities announced on Wednesday....

22. Steady COVID-19 cases at 1,000 weekly, health official reports

The Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health, Elizabeth Constantinou, revealed that the number of new coronavirus cases in Cyprus maintains stability, averaging around 1,000 cases weekly. ...

23. ChatGPT shares grim predictions of how humanity could be wiped out

As tech experts warn that the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, OpenAI's ChatGPT weighed in with its own predictions on how humanity could be wiped off the face of the Earth....

24. Covid, RSV & influenza are causing a triple epidemic

With regard to seasonal viruses, hospitals seem to be operating in a precarious situation in terms of bed availability. ...

25. Directives and recommendations to passengers due to Covid

The Ministry of Health has issued European Union directives and recommendations to passengers and airport and airline staff travelling to EU/EEA countries...

26. Cyprus wrestles with decision on China measures

Cypriot health officials are meeting on Tuesday to sift through data before deciding on possible COVID measures on travelers from China, but the task is made more difficult by criticism from a local expert and a new variant sweeping through the West...

27. Cypriot scientist slams EU decision on China

A virology professor in Cyprus says an EU decision to impose pre-departure COVID tests on travelers from China appears to be a political decision that is not based on science...

28. Health Ministry calling on public to avail of free flu shots

Cyprus’ Ministry of Health, calls on members of the public, regardless of age, or if they belong to a high-risk group, to contact their GP for a flu vaccine for free, in a bid to reduce pressure on the healthcare system....

29. Four year old with strep throat transferred to Israel

30. Nineteen in the clear after bird flu scare in Cyprus

A total of nineteen people in Cyprus who were exposed last month to cases of birds infected with Avian Influenza virus were said to be in the clear, with health officials saying nobody developed any symptoms...