CYPRUS: Mandatory use of mask - In which areas it will be necessary

Mandatory use of a mask and additional measures in Limassol was announced today by the Minister of Health. The Minister refers to the actions taken so far to protect the public from the pandemic.

Increased controls in the community continue. For example the tests on 5.000 citizens of Limassol which can be extended to other cities.

Sampling checks on travelers from countries A and B have been strengthened, thus preventing them from entering the community.

To the extent of monitoring the implementation of the protocols, relaxation was observed and instructions were given again in collaboration with the Ministry. Justice.

The cooperation of all helped to reduce the disease. We ask for this cooperation again from the citizens.

• The following was decided at the meeting:
  Mandatory use of mask indoors. Fine 300 euros.
• 1000 sampling checks at airports with an emphasis on returning Cypriots.
• The 50% fullness limit on MMM is restored
• The controls in restaurants with zero tolerance are intensified.
• Especially for Limassol it was decided:
• Restore the restriction for 10 people to social gatherings.
• 75 people indoors and 150 outdoors.
• Restriction of 75 people in the Churches.
• The measures for Limassol will be valid for three weeks.