Highly Contagious Covid Variant Found In North Cyprus
The mutated variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has spread from the UK to the rest of the world, has been detected in North Cyprus, following analyses performed at the COVID-19 PCR Diagnostic Laboratory, the Near East University DESAM Research Institute has announced. According to NEU, in the analyses performed on 17 COVID-19 samples diagnosed […]
Second Batch Of Pfizer Vaccines Arrive
The second batch of the Pfizer/Biontech vaccines, sent by the European Union to Turkish Cypriots via the Republic of Cyprus, has been received. The second batch contains a total of 2,250 doses. Ministry of Health teams received the vaccines at the Metehan border checkpoint. Minister of Health Dr Ali Pilli said : “For those who […]
Some People Still Ignoring Pandemic Rules
People are disregarding boundary rules in place as part of pandemic measures, local mayors have said. Concerns have been raised about the amount of traffic on the roads despite the restrictions and despite the fact that Health Minister Dr Ali Pilli has called on the public to remain at home where possible. Kyrenia, is a […]
Free PCR Testing Resumes Today
The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday evening that free PCR testing had been resumed. According to the statement made by the Ministry of Health, PCR tests are available at the following venues: Nicosia Fair Area 08.00-16.00, 7 days a week Leymosun Culture House, Kyrenia between 08.00-16.00, 7 days a week Famagusta State Hospital Cengiz […]
FM Raab Calls For Flexibility and Sacrifice
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab who paid a one-day working visit to Cyprus and met with both Cypriot community leaders, has issued a statement through the British High Commission in Cyprus. He said, “After all this effort, it will not be in anyone’s best interest not to come to a solution. Therefore, I urge the […]