From Wednesday (June 1), all Covid-related measures and travel restrictions at the Republic of Cyprus’ ports and airports will be lifted, the island’s council of ministers decided on Friday (May 27).
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela on Friday (May 27) issued a statement announcing, that masks will no longer be required in indoor spaces as of June 1, also all travellers arriving in the Republic of Cyprus, regardless of country of origin, are no longer required to present a valid certificate of vaccination or recovery or a negative PCR or rapid test from June 1.
As of June 1, citizens are no longer required to use a protective mask indoors or outdoors, excluding high-risk areas such as hospitals, nursing homes, closed structures housing vulnerable groups, healthcare facilities (outpatient clinics, medical centres, rehabilitation centres) and public transport.
Moreover, as of the above date, patients at public and private hospitals will be allowed two visitors per day (only one at a time) as long as they can present a 24-hour rapid test or 48-hour PCR test. However, the number of visitors may be increased in extremely urgent cases provided that approval is obtained from hospital management.
