Detailed all the measures that are valid from tomorrow until November 30

In 2 packages the new measures announced by the Minister of Health after the speech of the President of the Republic. Stricter measures on a Pancyprian basis than the existing ones, while even stricter in Limassol and Paphos. 

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Package A - Extraordinary measures with Pancyprian power:

The following measures announced on 30 November 2020 shall remain in force until 4 November 2020:

1. The presence of persons in gatherings in homes and in public gathering places is allowed, excluding the dining areas, with a maximum number of gatherings of 10 people per house / group, including minors.
2. The operation of the dining areas is allowed until 10:30 in the evening. Dining areas include restaurants, restaurants within hotels and other tourist accommodation, restaurants within malls, department stores and malls, taverns, cafes, pizzerias, pubs, snack bars, bars, cafes , and dining areas within canteens and / or sports clubs, cultural clubs, clubs, associations, etc. It is clarified that the above areas may provide home delivery services after 10:30 pm. The restaurants in Larnaca and Paphos Airports are excluded from the ban.
3. The maximum number of persons allowed to be served in the catering establishments is set at 75 people indoors and 150 people outdoors.
4. The maximum number of persons per reservation / table / group in restaurants, can not exceed 6 people.
5. It is forbidden to move people from 11 pm to 5 am the next day, except for travels for emergency medical reasons (from / to pharmacy, hospital) or for work purposes, with the presentation of a relevant certificate or evidence.
6. Ecclesiastical and other forms of religious worship in churches, mosques and other religious sites, as well as religious ceremonies, are performed with a maximum number of 75 persons, in accordance with the protocols applicable to places of religious worship.
7. It is allowed to hold games in sports facilities, in the context of sports championships, without the presence of spectators, provided that the relevant protocols are observed.
8. The use of locker rooms inside gyms is prohibited.

In addition to the above, they are implemented in Pancyprian basis for the period from 12 November to 30 November 2020:

1. The operation of playgrounds, theme parks and luna parks is suspended.
2. Conferences, trade and art exhibitions, assemblies and events are prohibited.
3. Visits to nursing homes, nursing homes, centers for the chronically ill, structures and hostels for vulnerable groups, transitional hostels for day care, day care centers, child protection structures, excluding visits to persons with disabilities per week and in extremely necessary cases will be considered for more visits.
4. The operation of the camps is suspended.
5. It is forbidden for any person to enter and / or leave the reception, hospitality and detention centers of asylum seekers, except for the entry of newly arrived asylum seekers. It is understood that entry and / or exit from such centers is allowed for employees and exceptional entry and / or exit for humanitarian and / or medical reasons with the relevant permission of the Minister of Interior.
6. Beverage and food retailers (supermarkets, mini-markets, butchers, etc.) and pharmacies from the start of their operation until 10 a.m. serve only people over 65 and people with disabilities.

In addition to the above pan-Cypriot measures, and having evaluated the epidemiological data formed during the period from October 25 to November 7 in the Provinces of Limassol and Paphos, it was decided to implement additional local measures. Before presenting the measures, I would like to point out that in both Limassol and Paphos the epidemiological burden has been particularly high for several weeks now, despite the measures taken previously. Indicatively to mention that from the beginning of the pandemic until September, 28% of the cases were from Limassol and Paphos, while in October and until today 70% of the cases came from Limassol and Paphos. Even more characteristic is the fact that from October 28 until today, out of the 2,644 incidents COVID-19 recorded, 1,788 come from Limassol and Paphos, while only in the five days from November 7 to 11, 605 of the 904 cases were from the two Provinces. Also, 49 of the 68 patients who were hospitalized yesterday come from the two Provinces. Even more worrying is the fact that from 31/10 until today we had 8 deaths, of which 7 had permanent residence in Limassol and Paphos.

Based on the above data, the package of measures concerning the two Provinces is as follows:

Package B - Emergency measures with effect on Limassol and Paphos provinces for the period from 12 November to 30 November 2020.

1. It is forbidden to move people from 8 pm to 5 am the next day, except for travels for emergency medical reasons (from / to pharmacy, hospital) or for work purposes, with the presentation of a relevant certificate or evidence.
2. The movement of persons to and from the Provinces of Limassol and Paphos is prohibited, as well as between the two Provinces, with the exception of the movement of workers in essential services, movement for a medical incident (upon presentation of a medical certificate), movement for the transfer of persons to and from Airports and Paphos and the Port of Limassol.
3. Meetings in public places (parks, squares, dams, picnic areas, beaches, sidewalks and marinas, etc.) are prohibited, except for sports purposes, provided that they do not exceed two people, except for the minor children of parents who play sports.
4. It is allowed to be present at gatherings of persons in relatives, with a maximum number of gatherings of 10 people per house, including minors.
5. Church worship and other forms of religious worship in religious places are performed without the presence of believers.
6. Religious ceremonies (weddings, baptisms, funerals) with a maximum number of 10 persons are allowed.
7. It is forbidden to hold meals / dinners and any other events for weddings and baptisms, other than the event in a house with a maximum number of 10 people, including minors.
8. The operation of public and private Lyceums and Higher and Higher Education Institutions from November 16, 2020 will be carried out with distance education. Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Gymnasiums continue to operate normally.
9. The public services (public, wider public sector and Local Government Authorities) will operate with security personnel for urgent matters and serving the citizens for emergencies. It is understood that employees in essential services are excluded from the regulation, who continue to operate smoothly in compliance with the relevant protocols. Employees who are not employed in essential services will work remotely, on a rotating basis.
10. Visits to public and private hospitals, clinics, medical and diagnostic centers are prohibited.
11. Suspended restaurants (restaurants, taverns, cafes, pizzerias, pubs, snack bars, bars, cafes, and restaurants within canteens and / or sports clubs, cultural clubs, clubs, associations, etc.), excluding services concerning home delivery and take-away. It is understood that after the travel prohibition time only the home delivery service is allowed. Dining areas within hotels and tourist accommodation can be open until 10:30 pm only for the service of persons who spend the night in their premises. Dining areas within Paphos Airport are exempt from the ban.
12. The operation of archeological sites, museums and historical sites is suspended.
13. The operation of outdoor and indoor theaters, amphitheaters, cinemas and theaters is suspended.
14. The public markets will operate with 50% fullness, based on the relevant protocol.
15. Public transport will operate at 50% of its capacity.
16. The operation of closed shopping centers, department stores and large stores in excess of more than 500 sq.m. is suspended. It is understood that food retail businesses are excluded from the above regulation.
17. The operation of the aesthetic and tattoo centers is suspended.
18. The operation of hairdressers and barbershops is suspended.
19. The operation of the gyms is suspended.
20. The operation of the Driving Schools is suspended.
21. The operation of gambling and betting companies is suspended.
22. Casinos are suspended.
23. The operation of the swimming pools is suspended, except for the use by persons with disabilities for therapeutic purposes or for training of up to four people, including the coach.
24. The operation of gyms, swimming pools and spas inside hotels and tourist accommodation is allowed only to serve the persons who spend the night in these premises.
25. Limassol Port will operate only for commercial transactions and activities. It is forbidden to disembark cruise ship passengers.
26. Training and sports events for persons under 18 years of age are suspended.
27. Training and sporting events are suspended, with the exception of Division A championships and National Team matches.
28. The operation and use of organized sports facilities is prohibited, with the exceptions that will be defined in the relevant Decree.
29. Group sports and social activities for children under 18 years of age are prohibited, as defined in the relevant instructions issued by the Ministry of Health.