Clarification about return of protective masks

[Paphos Life]

In the last days, there has been a world-wide increase in all epidemiological indicators, as well as in the number of hospitalized individuals. The increase in infections is due to BA.4, BA.5 variants and their evolutionary sub-strains. Specifically, according to data from the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health, from 25 June until 5 July 2022, 19,503 positive cases were recorded within the community, out of a total of 147,623 tests (positivity rate: 13%).

The epidemiological course in the last few days requires the revision of the protective measures, in an effort to contain the spread of the virus and safeguard public health.

As a result, the Council of Ministers approved a proposal by the Ministry of Health for the reintroduction of the measure for the mandatory use a protective mask indoors and in closed spaces, for people over 12 years of age, as of 8 July 2022.

Read the article and chat about it below...

[Dominic]

I know this is yesterday's news but people were asking about it on Facebook so I needed to generate a news story.

On a side note, why are people so objectional about wearing a mask? It isn't all that time, so what's the big deal? I can understand fully if you have to wear one for work, but I have seen lots of holidaymakers saying they will no longer come to Cyprus because of this rule. Another classic is that their holiday is now ruined. Really? Why?

[trevnhil]

My family are here via Jet 2 at a Hotel in Coral Bay.. The rep has told them that they have to wear masks from tomorrow in the hotel. unless eating of course .

[Beechwood]

I’ve had a text from Ryanair telling me I have to wear a face mask inside the terminal building when I fly tomorrow