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Where to get a free rapid test on Monday October 25

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In accordance with the Cabinet decisions dated 30 July 2021, and aiming at preventing the spread of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 1st of August, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:

  1. Certificate of vaccination with at least one dose of the vaccine. A period of three weeks must have elapsed from the day of the administration.
  2. Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.
  3. Certificate of a PCR negative test or a negative rapid antigen test result, valid for 72 hours.

According to the Ministerial Decision, dated 2 July, as of 1st of August, only the following groups of citizens are eligible for rapid tests:

  • Minors up to 17 years old. It is understood that children aged 12-17 who do not have the consent of their parents/legal guardians for vaccination may carry out a rapid test free of charge through the programme of the Ministry of Health.
  • Persons aged 18 years or over who cannot be vaccinatedprovided they possess a medical certificate, and after their request has been examined by the Cyprus Medical Association and the Ministry of Health and has been approved. The approval must be presented to the testing unit.
  • Pregnant women who are unable for medical reasons to be vaccinated, provided they possess a relevant approval from the ad hoc committee of the Cyprus Medical Association and the Ministry of Health, issued after their request has been examined along with all necessary medical certificates from their Gynaecologist.
  • Individuals who have been vaccinated with the 1stdose of the vaccine, for the three-week period that they are obliged to be tested as a precondition for the issuance of a SafePass. For verification purposes the Vaccination Card must be presented.
  • Individuals who have completed their vaccination scheme but wish to take tests for health monitoring purposes or for other reasons. It is understood that the Vaccination Card must be presented.
  • Individuals holding a COVID-19 recovery certificate within the last 180 daysbut wish to take tests for health monitoring purposes or for other reasons. It is understood that the recovery certificate must be presented.

In addition to the above verification certificates, it is reminded that all citizens must carry proof of identity (e.g. Identity Card, Driver’s Licence, Passport, etc.), for identification purposes.

On Monday 25 October 2021, rapid test units will be operating in the following areas:

District Location of testing units Operating hours
Limassol(5 units) University Square, (behind TEPAK) 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Pano Polemidia Cultural Events Hall 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
My Mall Limassol 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Hotel Atlantica Oasis, Germasogeia (hotel lobby) 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Kolossi Conference Centre 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Larnaca(3 units) Ayios Georgios Kontros 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Area near the Municipal Health Clinic of Aradippou 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Livadia central square 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Nicosia(10 units) Ayios Dhometios Municipality (events hall) 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
European University Cyprus, Egkomi (graduation platform, next to the cafeteria) 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Aglantzia Health Centre (entrance opposite Lefkoniko Municipality) 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Panagia Evangelistria Church, Palouriotissa 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Mall of Cyprus (underground parking area) 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Ayios Georgios Church, Latsia 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Tis tou Theou Sofias Church, Strovolos 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Lakatamia Municipal Gallery (behind the amphitheater of Lakatamia) 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Nicosia Mall 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Idalion Community clinic 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Paphos(2 units) Kings Avenue Mall, Paphos (main entrance) 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Town Hall Square (next to “Efseveia” Club) 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Ammohostos(1 unit) Paralimni Town Hall (covered parking area) 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.

 

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