An announcement was issued by the Ministry of Health stating that major events, concerts, festivals and festivals in September are prohibited and the organizers are urged not to plan such events.
Here is the announcement of the Ministry of Health:
According to the estimates of the World Health Organization and the European Center for Infection Prevention and Control, the organization of mass and / or social events with the participation of a large number of people includes, at this stage, extremely high risk of transmitting the virus to the community. Therefore, the holding of such events is prohibited, especially if they concern concerts, festivals and festivals, where many people gather and the observance of hygiene and distancing measures is impossible.
Based on the recommendations of the ECDC and the WHO, the possible occurrence of cases in large open events makes it particularly difficult the tracking process, but also the control of the spread of the virus. They also talk about a high risk of derailment in countries with a fairly good epidemiological picture, such as Cyprus, as there is currently no vaccine against the disease. COVID-19, but also no drug treatment to prevent it.
Regarding the planning of the strategy for the gradual lifting of the bans, Cyprus follows the guidelines of the ECDC and the WHO. Regarding the organization of events, such as concerts, festivals, festivals, with the participation of a large number of people, but also weddings or other social events, without any restrictions on the guests, no final decision has been made on the date they will be allowed. As recommended by the relevant international and European bodies, the possibility of lifting restrictions on mass and social events should be considered. after September and always under strict conditions and health protocols.
Therefore, they are encouraged event organizers do not plan to hold such events from 1 September, as no final decision has been made and non-compliance with the Decrees is a violation.
The fact that Cyprus maintains positive epidemiological indicators and the situation in our country is under control and there are no setbacks that other countries have, is due to the fact that it followed from the beginning the recommendations of the competent Organizations and proceeded to targeted and slow lifting of restrictive measures. In order for everyone's sacrifices to be reciprocated and for good epidemiological to be maintained, we all have individual and collective responsibility and we must behave seriously, respecting the rules.
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