Cypriots or permanent residents of the Republic who have been vaccinated in non-EU countries may now obtain the EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC), the health ministry said on Wednesday.

Croatia will impose obligatory Covid-19 tests for visitors coming from Cyprus, Britain and  Russia from July 26, the state health institute said on Wednesday.

The ministry of health said on Wednesday that by July 20, 70.4% of the adult population in Cyprus had been vaccinated with at least the first dose against Covid-19, while 61.6% completed their vaccination scheme.

The sector of physiotherapists has now joined the National Health System and recipients are able to have a number of physiotherapies compensated by the system.

Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed RCB Bank’s deposit rating and upgraded its outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’, despite the pandemic-induced fragile economic environment.

A significant increase in air travel to and from Britain has been recorded in the week since quarantine restrictions were lifted in the UK, Hermes Airports said on Tuesday.

Health professionals will be offered incentives to help staff overstretched Covid-19 clinics at public hospitals, state health services organisation Okypy said on Tuesday.

Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) has signed a five-year protocol of cooperation with Apollonion private hospital to promote cooperation in the fields of science, research and education.

The health ministry said on Tuesday it will facilitate members of the public who have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine abroad to get the second one here as part of ongoing efforts to increase vaccination coverage.

A SafePass may be required for the entry and stay of all university members and visitors during the next academic term of 2021-22.