In the last days, there has been a world-wide increase in all epidemiological indicators, as well as in the number of hospitalized individuals. The increase in infections is due to BA.4, BA.5 variants and their evolutionary sub-strains. Specifically, according to data from the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health, from 25 June until...Read More

As per the new restrictive measures announced on the 21st December 2021, the following shall be applicable: the re-opening of schools after the Christmas holidays on 10 Januaryand upon the students’ return, all students, teachers and other school staff must present a negative 72 hour-PCR laboratory test or 48-hour rapid antigen test. the extension of all other provisions of...Read More

As per the new restrictive measures announced today 02/12/2021, Passengers aged 12 years and over are obliged to carry out a PCR test until 10 January 2022. In the context of actions taken by the Government to curb the pandemic and to safeguard the health system from increased hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients, the Council of...Read More

Working from Home Abroad – Employers’ Considerations Introduction With the recent shift in the work environment forced upon the globe under the COVID pandemic, we have seen a vast and swift change in the status quo as people were compelled to work remotely from home. In this historic shift, with both employees and employers realizing...Read More

COVID-19 – FAQs relating to Rapid Antigen Tests as of the 1st August 2021 The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Cyprus has issued its guidelines and FAQs relating to the upcoming changes for the rapid tests to be available and testing methods, as follows: What changes as of 1st of August onwards regarding rapid...Read More

COVID-19 – FAQs by Data Protection Commissioner The Data Protection Commissioner has issued the following guidelines to frequently asked questions relating to the implementation of the restrictive measures under the Quarantine Law Decree (No.28) dated 08/07/2021. In relation to my personal data, how is the Health Minister’s Decree dated 8.7.2021, different from the previous Decrees?...Read More

Answers to frequently asked questions about Coronavirus Cases and Close Contacts The Cyprus Government has issued the following guidelines on the 20th April 2021 relating to procedures for confirmed coronavirus cases and their close contacts: What is a coronavirus case? A coronavirus case is an individual who has a positive result in a coronavirus diagnostic...Read More

Annual Leave of Employees for Vaccinations for COVID-19 We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Health in the Republic of Cyprus has published the following Decree (No. 27): Regulation 2.2 of the Infectious Diseases (Determination of Measures against the Spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus) Decree (No.26) of 2021, is amended by deleting the...Read More

EU Digital COVID Certificate On the 9th of June 2021, the European Parliament and Council reached to an agreement regarding the implementation of a Covid-19 Certificate. The Parliament’s adoption addresses the issues raised by the new coronavirus pandemic, especially regarding the movement of European citizens and 3rd country nationals within the European region. The aim...Read More

Based on the recent decisions of the Council of Ministers within the framework of the strategy for the gradual restart of the economy and social activity, it is recalled that, based on the Decree, dated 28 May, as of 1 June: Gatherings of 20 persons in homes are allowed, including minors and permanent residents. Gatherings...Read More