From Philienews
https://www.philenews.com/oikonomia/kypros/article/1407902/to-protokollo-ga-choroys-estiasis-kai-kentra-diaskedasisThe Ministry of Health informs that after prior consultation with stakeholders, the Special Protocol was drawn up that will govern the dining and entertainment areas, allowing dancing, in an effort to keep the specific premises safe and in operation. The following guidelines - conditions were discussed and approved by the Scientific Advisory Committee during the meeting held on 21 February 2022 .
The Special Protocol is addressed to restaurants, entertainment centres, music and dance centres and will be implemented from tomorrow, Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 10 am. The maximum number of people in the above spaces is 500 people , meaning that the area allows the ratio of 1.5 sq.m. per person.
Specifically:
a) Dining areas, entertainment centres, music and dance centres that have more than 225 sq.m. available service area (excluding kitchens, toilets, warehouses) and can cater for more than 150 people and there is dancing, entry will be allowed:
In people 12 years and older who hold a valid negative antigen test ( Rapid test ) valid for 15 hours regardless of vaccination coverage or certificate of recovery .
In children aged 6-11 years who hold a valid negative antigen test ( Rapid test ) valid for 7 days regardless of vaccination coverage or certificate of recovery .
It is emphasized that the owner / manager of the premises / company must inform the Ministry of Health with a signed written responsible statement that his premises will accommodate more than 150 people based on its square footage and will provide music and dance entertainment, but also the details of the address:
healthservices@mphs.moh.gov.cy (The Responsible Statement is included in the Special Protocol).
b) Dining areas, entertainment centers, which based on the square meters accommodate more than 150 people and there is no dancing, the entrance will be allowed:
In individuals without a history of vaccination with a 24-hour Rapid or PCR screening demonstration .
Individuals 12 years of age and older who have completed their immunization program, or who have received a booster dose, or who have a disease certificate with a valid vaccination or disease certificate.
In children aged 6-11 years with the presentation of a valid certificate of vaccination or disease.
c) Dining areas, entertainment centres, which based on the square meters accommodate less than 150 people and there is or there is no dance, the entrance will be allowed:
In individuals without a history of vaccination with a 24-hour Rapid or PCR screening demonstration .
Individuals 12 years of age and older who have completed their immunization program, or who have received a booster dose, or who have a disease certificate with a valid vaccination or disease certificate.
In children aged 6-11 years with the presentation of a valid certificate of vaccination or disease.
The citizens will be checked by showing the negative test in printed form or in a text message, or by showing the certificate of vaccination or disease in printed or digital form, while the identification of the person will be done by showing proof of identification (identity, passport , driving license and birth certificate for children under 12 years).