EF: Permits increase cases - "Soldiers' exits will be reconsidered"

As he mentioned, 32 cases were identified yesterday on Monday and 36 yesterday Tuesday

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The spokesman of the Ministry of Defense, Christos Pieris, spoke on the SIGMA show "Protoselido" about the increase of cases in the National Guard, in the last few days.

As he mentioned, 32 cases were identified yesterday on Monday and 36 yesterday Tuesday.

"Where we were in the 5-6 cases, this huge increase has taken place, as it did in the whole of Cyprus," he added.

He noted that these days the soldiers are given three-day leave due to holidays. the cases, "he said.

Mr. Pierre called on the soldiers to be careful when leaving.

Most, as he said, are completely asymptomatic and can only be ascertained from the tests performed in the Units.

He added that the number of people in self-limitation is 43, as many are vaccinated, while the total number of cases in the army amounted to 145.

Asked to comment on whether the issue of expenses and licenses will be reconsidered, Mr. Pierre replied that when the "groups of licenses" are completed, then it will be reconsidered whether the system of grouped expenses should be reinstated, while the current announcements of the Minister of Health are expected. .