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Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 29 April 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 Friday29 April 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

(19 units)

Nicosia Mall

9 am – 6 pm

99146623

Agios Georgios Church, Latsia

9 am – 6 pm

99154344

Dali Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

94056785

Anthoupoli Old Community Clinic (next to the Community Council)

9 am – 6 pm

99154344

Agios Charalampos Church hall, Geri (aftostegasi)

9 am – 6 pm

99969931

Agios Demetrios Church, Akropolis

9 am – 6 pm

96625766

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

9 am – 6 pm

96625766

Agiou Polydorou Church, courtyard, Kaimakli

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Lakatamia Amphitheatre courtyard, behind Municipal Gallery

9 am – 6 pm

99965920

Mall of Cyprus (underground parking area, behind entrance)

9 am – 6 pm

99742888

Neo Plaza Retail and Fun Park, Kokkinotrimithia

2 pm – 6 pm

70000166

European University Cyprus (East Wing, Ground Floor)

9 am – 6 pm

99365616

Aglantzia Healthcare Centre (entrance opposite Lefkoniko Municipality)

9 am – 6 pm

96659317

Agios Dometios Municipality (courtyard)

9 am – 6 pm

99969931

Peristerona Community Council

10 am – 4 pm

96812424

Agion Konstantinou and Elenis Church, Tseri

10 am – 4 pm

99742888

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

10 am – 4 pm

99965920

Lythrodontas Community Clinic

10 am – 4 pm

96659317

Metropolis of Tamasos and Oreinis, Episkopeio

10 am – 4 pm

70000166

Lemesos

(6 units)

Former “Orphanides” Shopping Mall, Polemidia

9 am – 6 pm

99942219

Pano Polemidia Cultural Events Hall

9 am – 6 pm

99365616

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

9 am – 6 pm

99790687

Conference Centre of Kolossi (close to Apostolos Loukas Church)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Atlantica Garden Hotel, Germasogeia (Attikis 6)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

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

9 am – 6 pm

99790687

Larnaka

(8 units)

 

Metropolis Mall (entrance 5, underground parking area)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

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

9 am – 6 pm

94056785

Former Cooperative Bank of Aradippou (parking area)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Livadia Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Kiti Old Nursery School

10 am – 4 pm

96678224

Ormideia Community Council (underground area)

10 am – 4 pm

96812424

Athienou Municipal Building

10 am – 4 pm

96659317

Anglisides Community Council

10 am – 4 pm

96678224

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

Chloraka Church

9 am – 6 pm

26100377

Polis Chrysochous Cultural Centre

10 am – 4 pm

26100377

Ammochostos

(3 units)

Paralimni Municipal building (covered parking area)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Deryneia Senior Citizens’ Centre

10 am – 4 pm

77774400

Avgorou Senior Citizens’ club

10 am – 4 pm

96678224

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