The sampling points for a rapid test for the coronavirus, today, Friday, were published by the Ministry of Health.
Specifically, the Ministry of Health, in an announcement states that the rapid test sampling units that operate through the control program of the Ministry, only for certain groups of citizens, will be located at the following locations:
Limassol (5 points)
TEPAK University, Tassos Papadopoulos building 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pano Polemidia Cultural Events Hall 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
My Mall Limassol (Entrance D, next to Public) 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Atlantica Oasis Hotel, Germasogeia (hotel lobby) 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Colossus Conference Center (near Apostle Luke Church) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Larnaca (3 points)
Metropolis Mall (Entrance 5, underground parking) 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Livadia Community Clinic 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area near the Municipal Clinic of Aradippou 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Nicosia (10 points)
Municipality of Agios Dometios (event hall) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
European University of Cyprus (alumni platform next to a cafeteria) 8 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Aglantzia Health Center (entrance opposite the Municipality of Lefkonikos) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Church of Panagia Evangelistria, Palouriotissa 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mall of Cyprus (underground parking) 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Church of Agios Georgios, Latsia 9 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Holy Temple of God Wisdom, Strovolos 9 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lakatamia Municipal Gallery 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Nicosia Mall 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Idali Community Clinic 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Paphos (2 points)
Kings Avenue Mall, Paphos (main entrance) 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Town Hall Square (next to the Club "Piousness") 9 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Famagusta (1 point)
Municipal Palace of Paralimni (covered parking) 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
According to the Ministry of Health, based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and with the aim of stopping the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in places where access requires the possession of SafePass, people aged 6 and over must meet a from the following conditions: Certificate of complete vaccination, Proof that a person has contracted the disease COVID-19 in the last 6 months, Certificate of negative rapid test with validity of 7 days for persons 6-11 years old, Certificate of negative PCR or rapid test with validity of 72 hours for persons 12-18 years old, Certificate of negative test, PCR with validity of 72 hours or rapid test with 48 hours for persons over 18 years of age, and at least one dose of vaccine where required by Decree.
According to the decision of the Council of Ministers, only the following categories of citizens can be served in the mobile rapid test units of the Ministry of Health:
Minors up to 17 years old. Children aged 12-17, who do not have the consent of their parents / legal guardians for vaccination, can have a free rapid test through the Ministry of Health program.
Individuals aged 18 and over who cannot be vaccinated with a medical certificate, and after their application has been examined by the Pancyprian Medical Association and the Ministry of Health and approved, which must be presented to the sampling unit . Pregnant women also fall into this category, provided that they have obtained approval from the ad hoc committee of the PIS.
Individuals vaccinated with the 1st dose of the vaccine, for the period required between the 1st and 2nd dose of the vaccine. The Vaccination Card must be presented for verification purposes.
Individuals who have completed their vaccination regimen and the 7-month period has elapsed without receiving a booster dose until January 15 when the measure will be reviewed. The Vaccination Card must be presented for verification purposes.
Individuals who have received a booster dose of the vaccine but wish to be tested for their health monitoring purposes or for other reasons. It is understood that the Vaccination Card must be submitted.
People who hold a certificate of recovery from the disease COVID-19 within the last 180 days, but wish to be tested for their health monitoring purposes or for other reasons. It is understood that the certificate of recovery must be presented.
In addition to the above proofs, the Ministry of Health reminds that all citizens must provide proof of identity (eg ID, Driver's License, Passport, etc.), for identification purposes.
(KYPE / AHR)