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| Cyprus lifts 3rd lockdown, introduces Covid 'safety pass' for citizens to return to some form of normality | Cyprus lifts 3rd lockdown, introduces Covid 'safety pass' for citizens to return to some form of normality |
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| As the country emerges from its third partial lockdown, authorities in Cyprus have introduced a coronavirus "safety pass" system to afford at least some semblance of freedom of movement to its (vaccinated) citizens. | As the country emerges from its third partial lockdown, authorities in Cyprus have introduced a coronavirus "safety pass" system to afford at least some semblance of freedom of movement to its (vaccinated) citizens. |
| Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou described the initiative as “a step towards returning to a more normal pace of social and economic activity," and "an important step towards exiting uncertainty." | Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou described the initiative as “a step towards returning to a more normal pace of social and economic activity," and "an important step towards exiting uncertainty." |
| Cypriot health officials have now abolished a text-in service established previously which allowed people to leave their homes on receipt of official approval from authorities, provided there was a valid reason. | Cypriot health officials have now abolished a text-in service established previously which allowed people to leave their homes on receipt of official approval from authorities, provided there was a valid reason. |
| Cypriots hoping to gain access to the country's gradually reopening hospitality venues will now be required to show the so-called coronavirus "safety pass" which indicates a citizen has received at least one dose of an approved coronavirus vaccine. | Cypriots hoping to gain access to the country's gradually reopening hospitality venues will now be required to show the so-called coronavirus "safety pass" which indicates a citizen has received at least one dose of an approved coronavirus vaccine. |
| Survivors who have recovered from Covid-19 in the past six months as well as those with proof of a negative PCR test in the preceding 72 hours may also obtain a Covid "safety pass" to enjoy a night on the town. | Survivors who have recovered from Covid-19 in the past six months as well as those with proof of a negative PCR test in the preceding 72 hours may also obtain a Covid "safety pass" to enjoy a night on the town. |
| Cypriot authorities claim the “safety pass” measure is only temporary and will last until May 31, with a view towards expediting the island's vaccination program and achieving herd immunity (the point at which more than 65% of the adult population has received at least one dose of the vaccine). | Cypriot authorities claim the “safety pass” measure is only temporary and will last until May 31, with a view towards expediting the island's vaccination program and achieving herd immunity (the point at which more than 65% of the adult population has received at least one dose of the vaccine). |
| An overnight curfew from 11pm will remain in effect for the foreseeable future, however. | An overnight curfew from 11pm will remain in effect for the foreseeable future, however. |
| Cyprus endured a third wave predominantly caused by the more contagious British variant of the coronavirus in recent months. On Saturday, the country recorded 397 new cases as a result of a daily record 71,250 tests. | Cyprus endured a third wave predominantly caused by the more contagious British variant of the coronavirus in recent months. On Saturday, the country recorded 397 new cases as a result of a daily record 71,250 tests. |
| Cypriot authorities are hoping to provide a boost to the country's economy by allowing vaccinated tourists unlimited entry from May 10. | Cypriot authorities are hoping to provide a boost to the country's economy by allowing vaccinated tourists unlimited entry from May 10. |
| Southern Cyprus has recorded some 70,000 cases of Covid-19 infection resulting in at least 334 deaths since March 2020. | Southern Cyprus has recorded some 70,000 cases of Covid-19 infection resulting in at least 334 deaths since March 2020. |
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