CYPRUS-NICOSIA-COVID-19-EMERGENCY MEASURES

CYPRUS-NICOSIA-COVID-19-EMERGENCY MEASURES

(211229) -- NICOSIA, Dec. 29, 2021 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker takes a swab from a boy for a COVID-19 rapid test in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Dec. 29, 2021. New emergency measures aimed at slowing the runaway coronavirus pandemic in Cyprus are to be introduced, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas announced on Wednesday. As of Dec. 30, everyone except those who have received a third dose of a vaccine will have to present a negative 24-hour test before entering what Hadjipantelas called "high risk" places, such as entertainment venues, dance clubs and reception halls for weddings. The maximum number of people allowed into such places has also been limited to 300. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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