Lockdown in Cyprus: Elimination of sms, resumption of catering, and retail from May 10

In the regime that applied before the catholic lockdown of the two weeks in force until 9 May 2021, with significant changes in some areas, returns the Cyprus. As decided by the cabinet, the travel sms will be abolished, the catering in the outdoor areas, the gyms, the beauty centers and the retail shops will be reopened, while with 15% fullness of the selected field, the final of the football cup will take place.

Specifically, with effect from 10/05/2021 (time 06.00 am) to 31/05/2021 (time 05.00 am) the following apply:

• Traffic ban between 11 pm and 5 am the next day except in the following cases:

Go to and from workplaces, as well as for work purposes using the Employee Traffic Certificate Form.

Go to a medical center or hospital or pharmacy or veterinarian for medical emergencies.

Remove a measure to send a text message to 8998 to move.

• Gatherings in public places (parks, squares, dams, picnic areas, beaches, sidewalks and marinas, etc.) are allowed, provided that they do not exceed 10 people, including minor children.
• Up to 10 people are allowed in homes, including minors.
• a) The ecclesiastical and other forms of religious worship in religious places are performed with the necessary Coronapass presentation and with a maximum number of 50 people until May 16, 2021,

(b) From 17 May 2021, the presence of believers is allowed with a maximum physical presence of 30% of the capacity of the place of religious worship, with the necessary presentation of Coronapass,

(c) From 1 June 2021, the presence of believers is allowed with a maximum physical presence of 50% of the capacity of the place of religious worship, with the necessary presentation of Coronapass.

• (a) Meals / dinners and any other events for weddings and christenings with a maximum of 10 persons including minors are permitted until 16 May 2021;

(b) From 17 May 2021, meals / dinners are allowed ONLY outdoors, sitting and up to 200 people, with the necessary Coronapass presentation. Cocktails are prohibited,

(c) From 1 June 2021, meals / dinners may be held indoors on the basis of the agreed schedule, with the necessary presentation of Coronapass.

• Religious ceremonies (weddings, baptisms, funerals) with a maximum number of 10 persons are allowed until May 16, 2021. From May 17, 2021, a maximum of 200 people, provided that the fullness of 30% will be met inside the place of worship, with the necessary Coronapass presentation .
• The training continues normally with physical presence, with the presentation of a mandatory weekly rapid test. The students of Gymnasium, Lyceum and second cycle, on the 1st day of their presence, ie on the 10th of May 2021, must present a negative test with a validity of 72 hours.
• Visits to hospitals, clinics, medical and diagnostic centers are allowed, with the approval of the Executive Director of the Center and with a negative PCR test within 48 hours.
• All outdoor dining facilities (restaurants, taverns, cafes, pubs, snack bars and bars, cafes and restaurants inside shopping malls, canteens and / or sports clubs, cultural clubs, clubs, clubs, etc.) are allowed to operate of the current protocol. Guests must own a Coronapass. From June 1, 2021, the operation of the indoor spaces in the dining areas is allowed.
• It is allowed to operate outdoor and indoor theaters, amphitheaters, cinemas, and theaters (a) with a maximum number of 50 people until May 17, 2021, with the necessary presentation of Coronapass.

(b) After May 17, 2021 fullness up to 30% indoors and 50% outdoors. Coronapass presentation required.

(c) From June 1, the occupancy increases indoors by a maximum of 50%, with the necessary coronapass presentation

• The public markets will operate with 50% fullness and 1.5 meters between persons according to protocol, without presenting Coronapass.
• The ban on mass events, demonstrations, parades, concerts, open-air festivals, festivals in public or private places remains.
• The operation of closed shopping centers is allowed, with the necessary condition the presentation of Coronapass.
• The operation of the rest of the retail trade is allowed, including supermarkets and department stores as well as large stores with observance of the measure 1 person to 10 sq.m. useful space, by presenting Coronapass only in large supermarkets and department stores.
• The operation of beauty salons and hairdressers on the basis of the protocol is allowed, without the presentation of Coronapass.
• The operation of gyms, dance schools and other sports schools is allowed, as they were valid until April 30, 2021 with the necessary presentation of Coronapass to those who train indoors.
• The operation of gambling and betting companies is allowed, in compliance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the National Betting Authority and under the conditions that the measure of one person per 10 sq.m. is observed, without sitting indoors. Outdoor seating is allowed without a Coronapass.
• The operation of the casinos is suspended until the 16th of May 2021. The operation of the casinos is allowed from the 17th of May 2021 with a full 30% and on the basis of the agreed protocol, with the necessary presentation of Coronapass. From June 1, 2021 the occupancy amounts to 50%.
• The operation of the swimming pools for sports purposes is allowed on the basis of the protocol that was valid on April 30, 2021.
• Access to the beaches is allowed according to the protocol in force in the summer of 2020, without the presentation of Coronapass.
• Access to outdoor excursions, dams and zoos is permitted without the presentation of a Coronapass.
• All group tutorials are allowed, as well as sports and social activities for children under 18 years of age based on the protocol in force on April 30, 2021 (6 + 1). For extracurricular activities indoors with a test of 72 hours while in open countries the obligation remains as it is, ie a mandatory test on a weekly basis.
• The operation of nightclubs, discos, nightclubs and music and dance venues remains suspended.
• The operation of playgrounds, amusement parks and theme parks remains suspended until May 16, 2021. From May 17, 2021, the operation of playgrounds, amusement parks and theme parks is allowed on a protocol basis and only outdoors, without holding social events (children’s birthdays, etc.).
• Suspension of conferences, trade fairs until May 16, 2021. From May 17, 2021, the above is allowed to be held, provided that the measure of 30% occupancy of the interior of the conference is observed, with a cocktail ban. From June 1, 2021 the occupancy amounts to 50%. Participation in conferences requires the submission of a Coronapass.
• Visits to nursing homes, nursing homes, centers for the chronically ill, structures and hostels for vulnerable groups, transitional hostels, day care centers, child protection structures, on the basis of protocols and with corona passport presentation are allowed.
• Suspension of the operation of the camps.
• Hotels: It is allowed to stay in hotels from 10 May 2021 with the necessary corona pass.
• Pre-Election Rallies: They are allowed provided that the full space of the event will be observed and the attendees will be seated with the necessary presentation of the Coronapass. Cocktails are prohibited. E.g

• In open theater / amphitheater up to 50% fullness,

• In a closed theater / amphitheater up to 30% fullness,

• Sitting in clubs / restaurants outdoors

• In homes up to 10 people including permanent residents.

• In Public Services: the measure of compulsory teleworking is extended as it is valid until May 16, 2021. From May 17, 2021 compulsory distance work with the exception of essential services (ensuring, as far as possible, physical presence) with a maximum number of physical presence until 50%
• In private service companies, the measure of simultaneous physical presence of 30% of their staff remains, with a maximum number of employees that can be physically present of 50 people per professional establishment and a minimum of 5 people, until May 16, 2021. From On May 17, 2021, a physical presence of up to 50% is allowed.
• For the Cup final, ie May 15, 2021, the presence of spectators is allowed (15% fullness of the stadium to be selected) with the necessary Coronapass presentation.
• It is allowed to perform cold surgeries with a bed full coverage of 80%, excluding ICU beds in private hospitals which should have a ceiling of 60% occupied beds.[ειναέχουνπλαφόν60%κατειλημμένωνκλινών

The conditions of the coronapass are:

• Negative test (pcr / rapid) power within 72 hours
• Vaccination with at least one dose and completion at least 3 weeks after vaccination
• Have been ill for the last 6 months.