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Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 9 March 2022

 Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 6 and above must hold one of the following:

  1. Certificate of full vaccination.
  2. Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last three months.
  3. Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 7 days, for individuals aged 6-11 years old.
  4. Certificate of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, valid for 72 hours, for individuals aged 12-17 years old.
  5. Certificate of a negative PCR test, valid for 72 hours, or rapid antigen test, valid for 48 hours, for individuals aged 18 and over, and at least one dose of the vaccine where required by Decree.
  6. Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 24 hours, for individuals aged 12 and over, where required by Decree.

According to the Ministerial Decision, only the following groups of citizens may be served through the mobile rapid antigen testing units:

  • 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 vaccinated, provided 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 fall in this category, provided they possess a relevant approval from the ad hoc committee of the Cyprus Medical Association.
  • Persons who have been vaccinated with the 1st dose of the vaccine, only for the period required between the 1st and 2nd dose of the vaccine. For verification purposes the Vaccination Card must be presented.
  • Persons who have completed their vaccination scheme and the period of 7 months has elapsed without receiving the booster dose, until further notice. For verification purposes the Vaccination Card must be presented.
  • Persons who received the booster dose of the vaccine, but wish to take tests for health monitoring purposes or for other reasons. It is understood that the Vaccination Card must be presented.
  • Persons holding a COVID-19 recovery certificate within the last 90 days but 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 Wednesday9 March 2022, the testing units under the control programme of the Ministry of Health, will be operating, only for the abovementioned groups of citizens, in the following areas:

District

Location of testing units

Operating hours

Telephone

Lefkosia

(30 units)

Nicosia Mall

9 am – 6 pm

99742888

Agios Dometios Municipality (event hall)

9 am – 6 pm

99146623

Agios Georgios Church, Latsia

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Dali Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

96812424

Anthoupoli Old Community Clinic (next to the Community Council)

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Agios Charalampos Church hall, Geri (aftostegasi)

9 am – 6 pm

70000166

Agios Demetrios Church, Akropolis

9 am – 6 pm

99365616

Agios Andreas Church, Aglantzia

9 am – 6 pm

96659317

Agios Spyridonas Church, Lefkosia (behind the Police Station of Lykavitos)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Agiou Polydorou Church, courtyard, Kaimakli

9 am – 6 pm

99154344

Lakatamia Amphitheatre courtyard, behind Municipal Gallery

9 am – 6 pm

99965920

Cyprus State Fair, Hall 27

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Mall of Cyprus (underground parking area, behind entrance)

9 am – 6 pm

96625766

European University Cyprus (cafeteria)

9 am – 6 pm

99969931

Neo Plaza Retail and Fun Park, Kokkinotrimithia

2 pm – 6 pm

99821951

Psimolofou Community Clinic

9 am – 5 pm

96659317

Palaiometocho Community Clinic

9 am – 5 pm

77774400

Astromeritis Community Council

9 am – 5 pm

94056785

Peristerona Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

99154344

Agion Konstantinou and Elenis Church, Tseri

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Youth Multifunctional Centre, Evrychou (former Cooperative Bank)

9 am – 5 pm

77774400

Kakopetria Community Council (next to KE.PO offices – Police Station)

9 am – 5 pm

96625766

Pera Chorio Nisou Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Lythrodontas Community Clinic

8:30 am – 6 pm

96812424

Agia Varvara Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

99365616

Akaki Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

99146623

Klirou Community Council

9 am – 1 pm

96659317

Arediou Community Council

2 pm – 6 pm

96659317

Agrokipia Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

99965920

Ergates Industrial Area – Elysee covered area, Pentadaktylou 5

10:30 am – 2:30 pm

99776811

Lemesos

(17 units)

Former “Orphanides” Shopping Mall, Polemidia

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Pano Polemidia Cultural Events Hall

9 am – 6 pm

99790687

My Mall Limassol (Entrance D, next to “Public” store)

9 am – 6 pm

99942219

Conference Centre of Kolossi (close to Apostolos Loukas Church)

9 am – 6 pm

94057623

Atlantica Garden Hotel, Germasogeia (Attikis 6)

9 am – 6 pm

96812424

Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK), ‘Tassos Papadopoulos’ building

7:30 am – 6 pm

94041843

Germasogeia municipal parking area, (former ‘Skaros’ Tavern)

9 am – 5 pm

99154344

Palodeia Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Multifunctional Centre of Pyrgos, Lemesos

9 am – 6 pm

99790687

Trachoni Community Council

9 am – 1 pm

99790687

Pissouri Central Square

9 am – 12 n.

99790687

Episkopi Community Clinic

1 pm – 5 pm

99790687

Pelendri Community Council

9 am – 12 n.

77774400

Sports Centre “Glafkos Clerides”, Agros

1 pm – 5 pm

77774400

Kyperounta Community Council

10 am – 2 pm

77774400

Former Cooperative Bank of Pachna Hall

10 am – 2 pm

94057623

Ypsonas Industrial Area – Covered parking, next to round about

10:30 am – 2:30 pm

99633898

Larnaka

(15 units)

 

Metropolis Mall (entrance 5, underground parking area)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Multifunctional social centre of Larnaka (former Community Centre)

9 am – 6 pm

96678224

Makariou Housing Community Council, Kamares area, Larnaka (5 Agios Vasileios Street)

9 am – 6 pm

70000166

Former Cooperative Bank of Aradippou (parking area)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Livadia Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Dromolaxia – Meneou Municipal Amphitheatre

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Kiti Old Nursery School

9 am – 6 pm

96678224

Xylotymvou Old Market Building

9 am – 6 pm

99146623

Ormideia Community Council (underground area)

9 am – 6 pm

99965920

Mosfiloti Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

99969931

Kornos Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

96659317

Xylofagou Cutlural Hall (next to the roundabout)

9 am – 6 pm

96678224

Athienou Municipal Building

9 am – 6 pm

99154344

Zygi Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

96678224

Anglisides Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Pafos

(units)

Kings Avenue Mall, Pafos (main entrance)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Hadjimitsi Residence (behind Geroskipou Municipal Hall)

9 am – 6 pm

94057623

Former District Officer Residence

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Polis Chrysochous Cultural Centre

9 am – 6 pm

99146623

“Vrisi ton Pegiotisson” Square, Pegeia

9 am – 6 pm

99177224

Multifunctional hall of Empa Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Giolou Community Clinic

9 am – 1 pm

99177224

Tsada Community Council Square

2 pm – 5 pm

99177224

Ammochostos

(5 units)

Paralimni Municipal building (covered parking area)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Agia Napa Church, Agia Napa

9 am – 5 pm

96659317

Ethnikofrona Somateia of Liopetri

9 am – 6 pm

96678224

Achna Forest Community Clinic

9 am – 1 pm

96659317

Agios Georgios Primary School Vrysoulles – Acheritou

2 pm – 6 pm

96659317

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