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Coronavirus myth busters, by the WHO
There are currently no drugs licensed for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19
While several drug trials are ongoing, there is currently no proof that...
Coronavirus myth busters, by the WHO
5G mobile networks DO NOT spread COVID-19
Viruses cannot travel on radio waves/mobile networks. COVID-19 is spreading in many countries that do not have 5G mobile...
Preparing pets for life after lockdown
With the gradual lifting of lockdown measures just around the corner, it is important to prepare pets for a return to some form of...
New call centre for repatriations
The Transport Ministry has announced the setting up of a new call centre to facilitate communication with those wishing to repatriate to Cyprus.
The call...
62% weekly drop in Coronavirus cases (graph)
Coronavirus cases continue to edge down in Cyprus as the week April 20-26, 50 new cases were reported compared to 134 the week before...
Why is social distancing important? (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYmpiroX4CM
A night on the New York subway: Homeless find shelter underground during pandemic
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - The lights still scream for attention, but on this night Times Square has the feel of an abandoned...
How the EU can finance economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic
The European Union is looking at ways to revive its economy after what is expected to be the 27-nation bloc's deepest recession, caused by...
Sweat, stress and hope: a 24-hour shift with Spain’s first responders
MADRID, April 22 (Reuters) - Doctor Cristina Fernandez stands in a residential Madrid stairway, both feet in a red plastic bag while a coworker...
Recovered, almost: China’s early patients unable to shed coronavirus
WUHAN, China, April 22 (Reuters) - Dressed in a hazmat suit, two masks and a face shield, Du Mingjun knocked on the mahogany door...
COVID-19 and postal packages
1. What is the risk of getting COVID-19 from packages delivered through the postal system?
A recent study published by The New England Journal of...
COVID-19 and animals – ECDC
1. What is the risk of COVID-19 infection from animals or animal products imported from affected areas?
There is no evidence that any of the...
Who’s WHO? The World Health Organization under scrutiny
16/04/2020 17:21
The World Health Organization (WHO) is in the spotlight as it champions the global fight against the new coronavirus but faces a funding...
Restrictive measures at ports because of Covid-19
The Minister of Transport has issued instructions regarding the implementation of Restrictive Measures at ports and port installations in Cyprus to counter the Covid-19...
Why are some S.Koreans who recovered from the coronavirus testing positive again?
South Korean health officials are investigating several possible explanations for a small but growing number of recovered coronavirus patients who later test positive for...
Frequent questions on Coronavirus answered by the WHO
Note: This Q&A will be updated by WHO as more is known about COVID-19, how it spreads and how it is affecting people worldwide.
What...
Citizens Centres only for a few services and by appointment
The Ministry of Finance informs the public that, in the context of the implementation of measures to address COVID-19, services in the Citizen Services...
How smartphone apps can help ‘contact trace’ the new coronavirus
A global race is on to develop smartphone apps and other types of mobile phone surveillance systems to track and contain the spread of...
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus – WHO (videos)
Take care of your health and protect others by following these basic protective measures against the new coronavirus as published by the World Health...
Personal protective measures when out about in the community
What personal protective measures should the public take in common areas such as supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and offices?
A statement from the epidemiological monitoring unit...
Is there a treatment for the COVID-19 disease? – ECDC
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) answers the public's questions on Covid-19.
Q: Is there a treatment for the COVID-19 disease?
A: There is no...
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France recalls ambassador to Ankara over Erdogan comments
France condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s remarks questioning the mental health of President Macron and recalled its ambassador to Ankara for consultations.
The French...
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130 cases today, most from private initiative-28 patients in hospital
One hundred and thirty new Covid-19 cases were announced today, out of 4 thousand 285 tests, taking the total number of confirmed patients to...
Local
Greece approaches four-digit covid cases, 935 today
The second coronavirus wave is climaxing in Greece as it recorded 935 cases today, the highest number since the second wave begun gathering pace...
Local
Erdogan says Macron needs ‘mental treatment’ over attitude to Muslims
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan launched yet another scathing tirade of insults on his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, saying he needed mental treatment over his...
Local
We are independent, Michaelides tells AG over golden passports
We are not under anyone's custodianship, the Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides told Attorney General Yiorgos Savvides, who earlier called on his office to stay...
Taste
Local Food
Squash soup
Ingredients:
1 kg pumpkin, cut into small cubes, approximately 5 cups
2 medium (400g) sweet potatoes, cut into cubes, approximately 2 ½ cups
1 chopped leek, only...
Local Food
Mezedes
No visit to Cyprus is complete without enjoying the traditional meal of many small dishes known as ‘meze’.
This large feast, which has been a...
Local Food
Prawns with fried cheese, barley shaped pasta
Put the barley shaped pasta into a small pan with salted water, bring to a boil and when tender, drain. Peal the prawns leaving...
Local Food
Salmon and shrimp sheftalies
Mix all ingredients for tabbouli in a bowl and keep to one side so flavours can combine.
Prepare the sheftalies: wash and soak the casing...
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