Metropolitan Barnabas of Trimithounta tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to the General Hospital of Nicosia.
As reported by AlphaNewsLive, on Thursday the Metropolitan of Trimithounta developed a fever. As a result he canceled his scheduled appointments and underwent a test. The Metropolitan, who is 62 years old, was admitted to the hospital mainly for preventive reasons as he suffers from underlying diseases.
His close associates and those who came in contact with him are in self quarantine while the tests they underwent came out negative.
The premises of the Diocese were disinfected on Friday.