Self test: When does the free distribution of the 2nd package start?

The Ministry of Health informs that the free distribution of the 1st package of self tests from the Pharmacies continues and the citizens can receive it until January 24, 2022, while the distribution of the 2nd package will start from January 25, 2022.

Beneficiaries are those citizens who have completed their vaccination program with two doses for the two-dose vaccine and one dose for the single-dose vaccine or received the booster / 3rd dose of vaccine and are also beneficiaries of GESS.

a) Beneficiaries of GESS will receive the self tests, from the pharmacies contracted with GESS, with the presentation of proof of identification.

• The package includes five self tests and citizens will have the opportunity to perform the test voluntarily, to determine if they are positive for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
• In case of a positive result, citizens should contact their Personal Doctor, to refer them for PCR examination at the Public Health Clinics of their province of residence.

b) Citizens who are not beneficiaries of GESS, but have completed their vaccination scheme in Cyprus, or have completed their vaccination program in another European country and are beneficiaries of GESS, can receive the package containing the five self tests from the following points:

Nicosia - daily from 10:30 am to 13:00 pm

Old Hospital of Nicosia

Nechrou Avenue, Agios Andreas, T.T. 1102, Nicosia

Limassol - daily from 12pm until 13:00 pm

Maternity Center, Old Limassol Hospital

Leontiou A '188, T.T. 3022, Limassol

Larnaca - daily from 10:30 am to 13:00 pm

Maternity Center, Old Larnaca Hospital

40 Grigori Afxentiou Avenue, Larnaca, 6021

Paphos - daily from 10:30 am to 13:00 pm

Maternity Center, Paphos General Hospital

Ahepans 8026, T.T.8100, Paphos

Famagusta - daily from 10:30 am to 13:00 pm

Maternity Center, Famagusta Health Center

Christou Kkeli 25, T.T. 5310, Paralimni

In case of a positive result, citizens should contact the Coordination Center of Public Health Clinics by email:
coordination.iatreiadygeias@moh.gov.cy by sending your ID (name, surname, phone number, ID number, date of birth and province), as well as a photo of your positive self-test.

Instructions for performing the rapid antigen detection test can be found at the following link: https://youtu.be/FyP3NDTapUE

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