Citizens will have the opportunity to get permission to exit their homes by sending one sms per day (instead of two at weekdays and three during weekends that is in force now).  For a vaccination appointment, no sms is needed.

Cyprus Minister of Health Constantinos Ioannou announced on Friday a two week lockdown beginning on Monday the 26th of April at 5am, until Sunday 9th of May at midnight, as coronavirus cases have recently spiked and the burden on the state hospitals is increasing.

The Minister said that the Council of Ministers decided to take strict measures for a short period of time. Measures include an evening curfew that will begin at 21:00 until 05:00 am (instead of 23:00 today). Exceptions include going to work or to a medical centre, hospital or pharmacy. Church services will be held without attendees. Only on Saturday before the Greek Orthodox Easter (1st of May) the curfew will begin at 01:00 am (morning of Sunday) so that church attendees can observe the Easter service outside the churches, or inside the churches for up to 50 persons.

Restaurants, cafes, taverns, etc will be closed but they will still have a take away service or delivery service.