The Cypriot government recently announced stricter protective measures to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
The measures come into force from December 1 to December 13 and have nationwide effect, while if there is no increase in cases by then, some measures will be lifter from December 14 which are different for the Christmas holidays.
The new measures will take effect from November 30 with a traffic ban between 21.00 until 05.00 while restrictions in Paphos and Limassol are lifted.
With the sole exception of December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year’s Eve), the travel ban is different and applies from 02.00 to 06.00.
The church attendance and other forms of religious worship in religious places, as well as the religious ceremonies, are performed with a maximum number of 75 persons in compliance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.
Religious ceremonies (weddings, baptisms, funerals) with a maximum number of 10 people are allowed.
It is also forbidden to hold meals or dinners and any other events for weddings and baptisms (except for an event in a home with a maximum of 10 people including minors).
