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Cyprus introduces mandatory Covid-19 tests for passengers on arrival

Nicosia, Dec 2 (UNI/Sputnik) Cyprus says all passengers aged 12 years and over are obliged to test for Covid 19 upon their arrival in the country through January 10, 2022, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the Omicron coronavirus strain, the Press and Information Office of Cyprus announced on Thursday.
"The Council of Ministers has approved today a proposal by the Minister for Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yannis Karousos, on the mandatory PCR tests by all persons aged 12 years or over upon arrival in the Republic of Cyprus, by air or by sea, and regardless of the original country of departure," the message read.
Arriving passengers will have to carry out PCR tests even if they hold full vaccination or recovery from Covid 19 certificates.
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