EXTENSION OF THE DURATION AND TERMS OF EMERGENCY MEASURES IN LARNACA

Filenews 6 October 2020

Following the exceptional additional measures that came into force in Larnaca Province from 23 September 2020, the Ministry of Health announces that, by today's Decree of the Minister of Health, the measures will be renewed until midnight on 14 October.

In particular, it is recalled that the measures in place are as follows:

1. Persons may be present at gatherings in homes and public gathering places, with the exception of dining areas, with a maximum of 10 persons per house/group, including minor children.
2. The church and other forms of religious worship in churches, churches and other religious sites, as well as religious ceremonies, are performed with a maximum number of persons 75 persons, respecting the protocols applicable to places of religious worship.
3. Matches may be held in sports facilities in Larnaca Province, within the framework of the sports leagues, without the presence of spectators, as long as the relevant protocols are respected.
4. The maximum number of persons allowed to be served in the restaurants in Larnaca Province is set at 75 people indoors and 150 people outdoors. In any case, the measure for keeping a distance of 3 m2 for interiors and 2 m2 for outdoor spaces per person, regardless of the square meters of each premises, remains in force. For example, if a dining area in Larnaca Province has 400 m2 outdoors and based on the measure to maintain a distance of 2 m2 per person, it could serve up to 200 people, the number of customers may not exceed 150. If a premises has 300 m2 indoors and based on the measure to maintain a distance of 3 m2 per person, it could serve up to 100 people, the number of persons may not exceed 75. It is understood that in any case no more than 10 people per table are allowed to be booked.
5. Cinemas, theatres and theatres may be operated, with a maximum number of persons, with a maximum of 75 persons indoors and 150 persons outdoors, in any case respecting the guidelines and protocols.
6. Cocktail party and congratulations on weddings and christenings are forbidden. Only the physical presence at a meal or dinner is allowed, with a maximum attendance of 350 people.

The incidents of the last few days show that in several cases there is no proper and strict observance of the measures and protocols, resulting in transmission of the virus in both the family and the social and professional environment of individuals.

Once again, there is a need for diligent implementation of personal hygiene and social distancing measures. It is also recalled to all citizens that, in case of developing symptoms (cough, fever, shortness of breath, immunity, tastelessness, dysgeusia), they must immediately contact their Personal Physician for further medical guidance.

The discipline that all citizens are called upon to show is the key factor in successfully tackling the new surge in the number of cases.

Source: eyenews