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.

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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?

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 .

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