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/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/omicron-loopholes-throw-cyprus-into-chaos
Officials in the Republic of Cyprus were in the hot seat after vaccinated students on Friday tested positive for the Omicron variant following a trip abroad, with questions left unanswered as to how the specific situation was handled by authorities...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-three-cases-with-the-omicron-variant-are-minors
As confirmed by the Ministry of Health, three positive cases have been identified in Cyprus, all of which have been infected with the omicron strain of the coronavirus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/early-school-closures-for-the-holidays-not-on
The early closure of schools for the Christmas and New Year holidays was a political scenario in the event that there was no reduction in the spread of the virus in schools....
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/denmark-to-re-impose-restrictions-after-rise-in-covid-cases
Denmark will re-impose restrictions in order to curb the rapid spread of Covid-19, including the Omicron variant, the Prime Minister announced today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/5-000-pcr-tests-per-day-at-both-cyprus-airports
About five thousand passengers daily undergo PCR testing at both Larnaca and Paphos airport combined, according to Maria Kouroupi, Senior Director of Aviation Development, Marketing & Communication of Hermes Airports....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/k-treppides-co-ltd-social-media-and-investment-recommendations
It is commonly accepted that social media play a defining role in almost every aspect of our everyday life. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-measures-begin-today
The new measures which were announced by the Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipantelas last Thursday to curb the spread of COVID-19, including compulsory PCR tests by all travelers upon their arrival into Cyprus, are in effect as of Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/christmas-countdown-alphamega-s-little-detectives-are-back
Counting down to the most wonderful time of the year, Alphamega Hypermarkets is getting into the festive spirit by spreading joy all around with its new TV spot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-intelligence-service-to-monitor-omicron-infected-citizens-phones
The Israeli intelligence service has a temporary license to access the data of citizens' telephones that are confirmed cases of the variant strain Omicron, in order to track their contacts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stricter-measures-at-all-ports-of-entry-including-crossing-points-this-christmas
Hadjipantelas told the press that both his Ministry and the Scientific community agreed to have mandatory PCR tests at airports, ports and marinas and stricter measures at crossing points....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-omicron-poses-very-high-global-risk-world-must-prepare
The Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a "very high" global risk of infection surges that could have "severe consequences" in some areas, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-readies-its-air-force-to-transport-covid-patients-to-other-parts-of-the-country
Germany readied its air force to transfer COVID-19 patients from overwhelmed hospitals in the south as national case numbers rocketed and a new virus variant in South Africa caused widespread alarm....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-association-oppose-the-measures-taken-by-the-council-of-ministers-yesterday
The Pancyprian Confederation of Parents has voiced their opposition to the new measures announced by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-announces-measures-to-‘save-christmas
The government in the Republic of Cyprus has approved more pandemic measures ahead of the holiday season, including state subsidies for self tests for vaccinated individuals, while those who have not received the jab will need to pay if they want to want to screen for the bug in the comfort of their own home...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/americans-told-to-avoid-travelling-to-denmark-and-germany
Washington is urging its citizens to avoid traveling to Denmark and Germany, citing the increasing number of covid cases in these 2 countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-child-is-sexually-abused-every-27-hours-in-cyprus
According to the Office of the Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of the Child Despos Michailidou-Livani, the number comes from reports made by "Children's House",...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/time-is-not-on-the-side-of-a-solution
While giving her perspective on the current challenges and opportunities in the Cyprus issue, Elizabeth Spehar warned of the passing of too much time and that "the more time passes, the greater the possibility that the divide will be entrenched". ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/self-rapid-tests-enter-debate-again-in-cyprus
At-home Covid rapid tests could soon be widely available to consumers in the Republic of Cyprus, but a local expert says self-swabbing should only be offered to people who are vaccinated...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/operation-rampdown
Britain's response to Covid is set to be dramatically scaled back early next year as part of a pandemic 'exit strategy' codenamed 'Rampdown'....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rift-ignites-over-access-to-pandemic-data-in-cyprus
A great rift has been taking place within the government’s scientific advisory team in the Republic of Cyprus, with some members demanding more data and a bigger say on policy and others ready to offer their opinions whenever officials need expert advice...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-experts-dissent-from-government-decisions
A frustrated local epidemiologist in Cyprus is calling on the government to reevaluate its latest response to the pandemic, saying politicians are ignoring local data on how vaccinated persons continue to spread the coronavirus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-pandemic-adversely-affected-students-mental-health
The effects of the Covid-19 disease pandemic on the quality of life and mental health of students in Cyprus are recorded in a study published in September 2021 by the Frederick University Mental Resilience Research Unit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-extends-covid-measures-to-december-2
Cabinet Ministers met today and decided to extend the existing measures preventing the spread of COVID-19, following a proposal from Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas. The current measures will now be extended until the 2nd of December and will be evaluated accordingly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/latvia-declares-state-of-emergency-due-to-explosive-spread-of-the-coronavirus
Authorities in Latvia have declared a state of emergency for three months due to the resurgence of record-breaking new coronavirus infections, while COVID-19 vaccination rates remain among the lowest in the European Union.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-top-pandemic-expert-goes-public-over-measures
The head of Cyprus’ government team for pandemic response says it is time for measures to evolve, calling for frequent rapid tests to apply to vaccinated people as well amid reports that many who get the jab tend to play down symptoms and carry on normally due to a false sense of security...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-death-toll-surpasses-5-million-worldwide
The coronavirus is responsible for more than five million confirmed deaths around the world as of Monday,...
