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Coronavirus tag: How the pandemic can affect young minds
It's a bit like tag, except that you get tagged when someone coughs on you and that means you have the virus and have...
Smokers likely to be more at risk from coronavirus – EU agency
Smoking can make people more susceptible to serious complications from a coronavirus infection, the European Union agency for disease control said on Wednesday, citing...
Why are malaria pills being used against coronavirus?
Older malaria drugs are being studied, and in some cases used, to treat or try to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, even though there is...
Forms for confirmation of movement in English and SMS instructions under lockdown
The Government's instructions on permission of movement as published in English under the lockdown effective from 6pm on March 24 until April 13:
Purpose of...
How long does COVID-19 survive on surfaces?
It is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other coronaviruses. Studies suggest...
Coronavirus: Which businesses will close and which will remain open under lockdown
These are the retail businesses that will remain open and those that will close following the President's lockdown announcement on Monday night in effect...
COVID-19: Fact versus fiction
Social media is awash with myths about how people might stop the new coronavirus or treat infection with COVID-19, the disease it causes.
Here are...
The new coronavirus: What is it and how does it behave?
The new coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China, in December has infected tens of thousands of people in China and beyond and triggered alarm...
When and how to use masks
If you do not have any respiratory symptoms, such as fever, cough, or runny nose, you do not need to wear a medical mask....
Have questions about Coronavirus? You can now text WHO on WhatsApp
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a messaging service via WhatsApp to answer the public’s question on Covid-19.
According to the official announcement, the...
Coronavirus: Labour Ministry FAQ on support measures
The Labour Ministry is launching hotline as of Monday, March 23 to answer queries regarding measures which have been introduced to contain the spread...
Coronavirus: MoH clarifications on special shopping hours for vulnerable
The Health Ministry late on Saturday issued clarifications regarding a new decree that came into force this morning requiring supermarkets and pharmacies to cater...
Have questions about Coronavirus? You can now text WHO on WhatsApp
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a messaging service via WhatsApp to answer the public's question on Covid-19.
According to the official announcement, the...
COVID-19: What is herd immunity and will it affect the pandemic?
The outbreak of disease caused by the new coronavirus has raised questions about a phenomenon known as "herd immunity" and whether it might play...
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Local
164 new cases, one death announced on Thursday
The Health Ministry announced the death of one person due to COVID-19. This raises the death toll from the virus in Cyprus to 178,...
Local
Where to get antigen rapid tests on Friday
The Health Ministry announced the following antigen rapid test sites for Friday, 22 January 2021:
LIMASSOL
Parking place Sklavenitis supermarket, Germasogia 08:30-16:30
Parking place Lidl supermarket, Limassol...
Local
Alcohol consumption among Cypriot students high
Alcohol consumption among students has been reduced, the Cyprus National Addictions Authority ascertained on the basis of a European research, conducted every four years....
Local
Earthquake measuring 5 felt all over Cyprus
An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale occurred around 16:30 and was felt all over Cyprus.
Due to the earthquake, the Parliament session that...
World
UK hits 5m vaccine doses as health minister defends scheduling change
British health minister Matt Hancock on Thursday (January 21) lamented another record daily number of COVID-19 deaths, but hailed the achievements of the UK's...
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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