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Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
2020-08-22 Limit public gatherings From 22 August until 15 September, the maximum number of persons (physical presence at dinner) who m... Government Website
2020-07-12 Limit public gatherings The maximum number of persons allowed to attend social gatherings at home and/or in public places (p... Government Website
2020-07-01 Isolation and quarantine policies Persons who are tested positive to the coronavirus without symptoms or with mild symptoms would have... Government Website
2020-07-01 Limit public gatherings Notwithstanding the fact that the measure of 3 sq. m. social distancing is still in force for indoor... Government Website
2020-06-22 Domestic travel restrictions On June 22, Turkish Cypriots who work, study, or receive medical treatment in the ROC will be allowe... US Embassy
2020-06-13 Closure of businesses and public services Casinos, gyms, theme parks, and amusement parks will reopen on June 13.... US Embassy
2020-06-09 Closure of businesses and public services shopping centers/department stores, airports, ports, caterining services (including indoor) hotels, ... Press and Information Office
2020-06-09 Schools closure  Primary and high schools have reopened while kindergartens and summer schools reopen on June 9.... US Embassy
2020-06-07 Limit public gatherings Despite the fact that in the initial planning for the period 24 June – 6 July 2020, the maximum nu... Government Website
2020-06-07 Testing policy a)The passenger should have undertaken a laboratory test by a recognized laboratory at least 72 hour... Government Website
2020-06-04 Limit public gatherings Meetings of up to ten people are allowed in homes. Groups of up to ten people may move freely in par... US Embassy
2020-06-04 Closure of businesses and public services Liturgies and other forms of religious worship, weddings, baptisms, and funerals are allowed as long... US Embassy
2020-06-01 Closure of businesses and public services as of June 1, other religious services beyond prayer (of only 10 persons) will be permited. ... US Embassy
2020-06-01 Border closure  Ports in full operation (as of June 1), excluding for disembarkation of cruise ships passengers.... Press and Information Office
2020-06-01 Limit public gatherings Movement will be permitted in parks, open space playgrounds, squares, marinas etc ... Press and Information Office
2020-06-01 Domestic travel restrictions Restrictions on movement between 10.00 p.m. and 6 a.am. will be lifted... Press and Information Office
2020-05-29 Visa restrictions will accept foreign visitors ... Governement Website
2020-05-28 Economic measures new support package for the economy by the Minister of Finance Mr. Constantinos Petrides... Governement Website
2020-05-27 Domestic travel restrictions All movement restrictions are lifted and The SMS system for travel permissions is no longer in use.... US Embassy
2020-05-27 Curfews nighttime curfew is lifted... US Embassy
2020-05-27 Limit public gatherings Meetings of up to ten people are allowed in homes. Groups of up to 10 people may move freely in park... US Embassy
2020-05-27 Closure of businesses and public services Barbershops, beauty salons, massage, and tattoo parlors may reopen. Liturgies and other forms of rel... US Embassy
2020-05-23 Closure of businesses and public services Attending church services and other forms of religious worship in churches, mosques and other religi... Government of Cyprus
2020-05-21 Domestic travel restrictions all movement restrictions will be lifted.... International SOS
2020-05-21 Closure of businesses and public services -Hairdressing salons/barber shops/ beauty salons (as of May 21)... Press and Information Office
2020-05-21 Limit public gatherings gatherings of 10 people will be permitted ... Press and Information Office
2020-05-21 Schools closure  All public schools in the Republic of Cyprus will reopen on 21 May.... International SOS
2020-05-19 Economic measures The Council of Ministers today decided the withdrawal of the bill entitled "Support for businesses a... Government of Cyprus
2020-05-17 International flights suspension International commercial flights are suspended until at least 28 May, except for repatriation flight... International SOS
2020-05-11 Schools closure  Classes for high school seniors (only) will resume on May 11.... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Curfews phase 1 of easing resitrictions: Curfew restrictions will be partially relaxed from 4 May to 22.00 �... International SOS
2020-05-04 Closure of businesses and public services Retail businesses may resume operation and open-air markets may reopen along with the pubic secotr (... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Other public health measures enforced Restrictions in public and private hospitals will be gradually lifted. however, visitors will still ... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Domestic travel restrictions the authorities will issue up to three SMS permits for movements per person per day.... US Embassy
2020-05-04 Emergency administrative structures activated or established creation of 4 phases of easing restrictions related to Covid-19. phase 1: 4/5/2020-20/5/2020. phase ... Press and Information Office
2020-04-30 International flights suspension extended until may 17 2020... MoH
2020-04-30 Requirement to wear protective gear in public compulsary for staff: Public transport vehicles, interior spaces of private businesses, departments ... Press and Information Office
2020-04-27 Public services closure  The outpatient clinics of public and private hospitals are reopening on Monday, 27 April 2020, accor... MoH
2020-04-27 Closure of businesses and public services The outpatient clinics of public and private hospitals are reopening on Monday, 27 April 2020, accor... MoH
2020-04-24 Testing policy Following a decision by the Council of Ministers, dated 8 April 2020, and a statement by the Preside... MoH
2020-04-24 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Within the TRNC, all patrons are required to wear face masks when outside during the Holy Islamic mo... International SOS
2020-04-23 Economic measures as many workers as possible who have been laid off or have lost their full-time status due to the CO... MoH
2020-04-22 Requirement to wear protective gear in public April 22, the “Council of Ministers” announced that beginning Friday, April 24, masks will be re... US Embassy
2020-04-22 Limit public gatherings Group worship during Ramadan is forbidden. ... US Embassy
2020-04-22 Economic measures Special benefits were paid today to about 7,500 additional beneficiaries, after a personalized exami... MoH
2020-04-14 Economic measures gradual payment of special benefits schemes implemented to support workers and businesses due to COV... Press and Information Office
2020-04-10 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Validity of residence permits for seasonal employment extended by three months... Press and Information Office
2020-04-09 Curfews extended until at least 17/4/2020: general curfew is in effect from 21:00 to 06:0. Individuals may o... US Embassy
2020-04-09 Domestic travel restrictions extended until at least 17/4/2020: Travel between regions is forbidden... US Embassy
2020-04-09 Public services closure  extended until at least 17/4/2020: Private sector businesses except those which provide basic needs ... US Embassy
2020-04-09 Schools closure  extended until at least 30/4/2020... US Embassy
2020-04-09 Closure of businesses and public services extended until at least 17/4/2020: Private sector businesses except those which provide basic needs ... US Embassy
2020-04-08 State of emergency declared extended until 30/4/2020... US Embassy
2020-04-08 Curfews extended until 30/4/2020: A curfew is in effect from 21:00 to 06:00 except for people holding a rele... US Embassy
2020-04-08 Domestic travel restrictions extended/enhanced until 30/4/2020: Permission for additional necessary movement must be requested vi... US Embassy
2020-04-08 Limit public gatherings extended/enhanced until 30/4/2020: Gatherings of groups at homes are forbidden except for those livi... US Embassy
2020-04-08 Surveillance and monitoring Persons in self-isolation will be electronically monitored... US Embassy
2020-04-08 Testing policy Sampling to begin promptly for 20,000 employees in the private, public and wider public sectors and ... Press and Information Office
2020-04-06 Public services closure  Cyprus Post is launching the 24- hour Parcel24 locker systems in the fight against Coronavirus. From... Cyprus press and information center
2020-04-06 Closure of businesses and public services Cyprus Post is launching the 24- hour Parcel24 locker systems in the fight against Coronavirus. From... Cyprus press and information center
2020-04-06 Domestic travel restrictions All movement restrictions are lifted, including nighttime curfew.... US Embassy
2020-04-06 Curfews nighttime curfew lifted... US Embassy
2020-04-04 International flights suspension prohibition of flights for a 14 -day period. **except cargo, departure of passengers from the Republ... Cyprus press and information center
2020-04-04 Limit public gatherings Extension of measures to protect elderly and vulnerable groups ie. Homes for the elderly and the dis... Press and Information Office
2020-04-03 Economic measures The Social Insurance Services, within the framework of preventive measures to address COVID -19, inf... Cyprus press and information center
2020-04-03 Other public health measures enforced businesses with regard to their obligations to limit the spread of coronavirus, should organize and ... Press and Information Office
2020-04-02 Strengthening the public health system received a donation from the People's Republic of China to meet protective equipment needs and tack... Cyprus press and information center
2020-04-01 Other public health measures enforced MSC Shipmanagement Ltd donated 106,000 surgical masks and 100,000 gloves to the Cyprus Government, t... Press and Information Office
2020-03-31 Curfews Curfew between 09.00 and 06.00 every night. The fine for those found disobeying the ban on movement ... International SOS
2020-03-31 Strengthening the public health system cooperation with network of doctors to respond to medical needs of Cypriots abroad... Cyprus press and information center
2020-03-29 Economic measures application for special sick leave... Cyprus press and information center
2020-03-24 Emergency administrative structures activated or established enhancements to the emergency declaration. Until April 13, all unnecessary movement is banned with c... US Embassy Cyprus
2020-03-24 Partial lockdown A national lockdown will be enforced from 24 March to at least 13 April. All residents and citizens ... International SOS
2020-03-24 Domestic travel restrictions until April 13 **All people must carry identification and proof as to the purpose of their movement.... International SOS
2020-03-23 Curfews partial curfew will be in place for 14 days. Individuals may only leave their residences to seek go... US Embassy Cyprus
2020-03-23 Domestic travel restrictions Public Transport Companies which have the exclusive right to carry passengers on their geographical ... Press and Information Office Cyprus
2020-03-21 International flights suspension All flights for 14 days ... US Embassy Cyprus
2020-03-20 Strengthening the public health system Suspension of non-emergent cases and surgeries, ban on patient vistors... Ministry of foreign affairs - Cyprus
2020-03-16 Public services closure  All schools and hotels (until at least 10. April). All workplaces excpet those providing basic needs... US Embassy of Cyprus
2020-03-16 Economic measures Announcement by the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Security on the Special Scheme for Partia... Cyprus press and information center
2020-03-16 Closure of businesses and public services All schools and hotels (until at least 10. April). All workplaces excpet those providing basic needs... US Embassy of Cyprus
2020-03-15 Border closure  All non cypriots or non cyprtiots who have a residence permit... Government
2020-03-15 Economic measures Families, small business and vulnerable populations... Government
2020-03-15 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival International passengers... Government
2020-03-15 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies International passengers... Government
2020-03-15 Limit public gatherings ... Government
2020-03-15 Awareness campaigns ... Government
2020-03-15 State of emergency declared ... US Embassy of Cyprus
2020-03-15 Isolation and quarantine policies International passengers... Government
2020-03-09 Schools closure  ... Government
2020-03-07 Health screenings in airports and border crossings screening passengers from China, Hong Kong, northern Iran, Italy, Japan, Singapore and South Korea m... International SOS
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