Updated April 29.
The topic COVID-19 occupies a leading position in news portals and telephone conversations. In the EU countries, Cyprus remained at the beginning of March the only uneven country, but the dangerous virus quickly overcame geographical and political barriers.
The editorial office of 24cmi will tell about the situation with Coronavirus in Cyprus - when the infection has penetrated the island and what measures are the states of the state.
Cases of coronavirus infection in Cyprus
The first two cases of infection were recorded on the island of March 9. Cyprus Health Minister Konstantinos Ioanna reported this in the social network. A 25-year-old man arrived from Italy, and a 64-year-old doctor who returned from the border was infected. A man works in the State Mature Hospital in Nicosia.
Coronavirus: Symptoms and Treatment
The second patient did not add to the hospital 5 days after the appearance of symptoms, therefore, difficulties arose in establishing social contacts of infected. The doctor took patients, so it is impossible to accurately establish a circle of persons with suspicion of coronavirus.
Over the next month, the infection began to spread on the island. On March 30, the number of infected amounted to 230 people, recorded 7 lethal outcomes from coronavirus in Cyprus.
April 29. 837 people became ill cronavirus in Cyprus, 15 of which died of complications of pneumonia. 148 patients suffered a disease and were recognized as recovered.
Existing restrictions
From March 21, the country's authorities stopped flights with 28 countries. The ban is valid until April 30. The restriction does not apply to freight flights.From March 24, Cyprus introduced quarantine measures that limit the movement of residents of the country. Getting out of the house is allowed to store for products, in a pharmacy or bank. You can see for medical help, walking the dog and assist elderly relatives. At the same time, the citizen must have documents with them.
From March 31, government authorities have strengthened restrictive measures and introduced the Commandant hour on the island from 21 hours to 6 in the morning. Limitations of movement do not relate to working Cypriots who are issued to certificate at the place of work, confirming the need to perform official duties.
The rest of the inhabitants of the island allowed to leave the house once a day for a valid reason. Cypriota exit permission is sent in a mobile phone message in response to the application indicating the reason. Elderly people over 65 years old are allowed to fill out an application in printed form. For violation of the movement rules, a fine is a fine of up to 300 euros.
In private cars and taxis, there is a ban on simultaneous transportation of more than 3 people. Supermarkets and bakeries are closed on Sundays, but can carry out food to the inhabitants of the island.
The authorities reported that the imposed restrictions due to coronavirus in Cyprus are extended until the end of April.
Latest news
1. At the moment, about 300 Russians remain in Cyprus. Some of them periodically appeal to the embassy for help. As a rule, material.
2. China provides humanitarian aid island, sending large parties of medical masks and protective suits for health workers.
3. In Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos hospitals, open additional corps and infectious branches in hospitals to accommodate new infected people.
4. Due to the coronavirus epidemic in Cyprus, power and church leaders are discussing the possibility of transferring Easter celebration at the end of May. The final decision on this issue is not yet accepted.
5. Cyprus has become one of the 20 countries of the world, in which the testing of the Coronavirus medication created by the Japanese company Fujifilm will be held.
6. The country's authorities adopted a number of measures to support the cultural industry on the island during the epidemic. Organizations of culture and arts will be paid subsidies and compensation for expenses, reduced VAT and a moratorium on loans is introduced.
7. Also approved several thousand applications from individuals and companies to suspend credit payments.