Coronavirus: No more mask outdoors, Flight Pass scrapped

[Dominic]

The health ministry announced on Thursday a slew of changes to the Covid-19 restrictions, ranging from the end of outdoor mask mandates from April 11 to a SafePass no longer being required in most work settings.

There are also changes to the length of time positive cases are required to isolate, as well as their close contacts.  

In terms of travel the Cyprus Flight Pass will be scrapped from April 18, while unvaccinated travellers will only be required to provide proof of a negative 24-hour rapid test or 72-hour PCR test.

Read the article and chat about it below...

[memory man]

Cabinet decides new relaxations of Covid-19 measures

After the conclusion of the cabinet meeting, Health Minister Michael Hadjipantelas referred to the new relaxation of Covid-19 measures which will be valid as of 11 April:

As of 11 April, no protective masks outside
As of 11 April, no SafePass at work places. It is recommended that self-test are conducted in case of symptoms. Workers at old people’s homes and medical centers, as well as health professionals are exempted.
As of 18 April, no SafePass needed in retail trade and malls (restaurants in malls are exempted).
As of 11 April people who have been isolated due to Covid-19, can be released on the 7th day without a Rapid Test, provided they have no symptoms. Earlier release can be achieved if they test negative to a PCR test on the 5th day at their own cost.
As of 11 April, self-isolation period of close contacts reduced to 5 from 7, provided they do not have symptoms.
As of 11 April, period of “test to stay” measure to be reduced from 7 to 5 day, wherever the measure is applied.
As of 11 April, “test to stay” measure to apply to afternoon activities of students.
As of 11 April, no need to show SafePass to businesses serving the public, as well as Departments/Services of the state.
As of 11 April, 100% capacity in cinemas and theaters.
As of 11 April, distant working only recommended to 25% of businesses and state organizations.
As of 11 April, visits to patients in public and private hospitals permitted but rapid test needed.
As of 2 May, upon their return to schools, students must show 48hour rapid test and then7-day rapid test.
As of 11 April, organization of camping allowed with SafePass.
As of 15 April the announcement of positive cases, deaths, hospitalizations will be done weekly.

https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/cabinet ... -measures/

[The Aquila]

Excellent News.

Mr know-it-all will be pleased

[71 Trans Am]

So after 18th of April do you need to produce anything at Paphos airport to prove you have been vaccinated ?

[brengreen]

Yes still have to produce a vaccination certificate at the airport.

[Jim B]

Yes still have to produce a vaccination certificate at the airport.

My wife and daughter are going to Italy for a few days (Home Alone ) on the 14th April, apart from a vacation certificate do they need anything else?

Thanks

[Jimgym]

Yes still have to produce a vaccination certificate at the airport.

My wife and daughter are going to Italy for a few days (Home Alone ) on the 14th April, apart from a vacation certificate do they need anything else?

Thanks

They need to fill out the Italian flight pass form.

[Jim B]

Thanks Alan.