Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 6 April 2022

Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 6 and above must hold one of the following:

  1. Certificate of full vaccination.
  2. Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last three months.
  3. Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 7 days, for individuals aged 6-11 years old.
  4. Certificate of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, valid for 72 hours, for individuals aged 12-17 years old.
  5. Certificate of a negative PCR test, valid for 72 hours, or rapid antigen test, valid for 48 hours, for individuals aged 18 and over, and at least one dose of the vaccine where required by Decree.
  6. Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 24 hours, for individuals aged 12 and over, where required by Decree.

According to the Ministerial Decision, only the following groups of citizens may be served through the mobile rapid antigen testing units:

  • Minors up to 17 years old. It is understood that children aged 12-17 who do not have the consent of their parents/legal guardians for vaccination may carry out a rapid test free of charge through the programme of the Ministry of Health.
  • Persons aged 18 years or over who cannot be vaccinated, provided they possess a medical certificate, and after their request has been examined by the Cyprus Medical Association and the Ministry of Health and has been approved. The approval must be presented to the testing unit. Pregnant women fall in this category, provided they possess a relevant approval from the ad hoc committee of the Cyprus Medical Association.
  • Persons who have been vaccinated with the 1st dose of the vaccine, only for the period required between the 1st and 2nd dose of the vaccine. For verification purposes the Vaccination Card must be presented.
  • Persons who have completed their vaccination scheme and the period of 7 months has elapsed without receiving the booster dose, until further notice. For verification purposes the Vaccination Card must be presented.
  • Persons who received the booster dose of the vaccine, but wish to take tests for health monitoring purposes or for other reasons. It is understood that the Vaccination Card must be presented.
  • Persons holding a COVID-19 recovery certificate within the last 90 days but wish to take tests for health monitoring purposes or for other reasons. It is understood that the recovery certificate must be presented.

In addition to the above verification certificates, it is reminded that all citizens must carry proof of identity (e.g. Identity Card, Driver’s Licence, Passport, etc.), for identification purposes.

On Wednesday6 April 2022, the testing units under the control programme of the Ministry of Health, will be operating, only for the abovementioned groups of citizens, in the following areas:

District

Location of testing units

Operating hours

Telephone

Lefkosia

(27 units)

Nicosia Mall

9 am – 6 pm

99365616

Agios Georgios Church, Latsia

9 am – 6 pm

99146623

Dali Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

96812424

Anthoupoli Old Community Clinic (next to the Community Council)

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Agios Charalampos Church hall, Geri (aftostegasi)

9 am – 6 pm

99965920

Agios Demetrios Church, Akropolis

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Agios Andreas Church, Aglantzia

9 am – 6 pm

96659317

Agios Spyridonas Church, Lefkosia (behind the Police Station of Lykavitos)

9 am – 6 pm

96625766

Agiou Polydorou Church, courtyard, Kaimakli

9 am – 6 pm

94056785

Lakatamia Amphitheatre courtyard, behind Municipal Gallery

9 am – 6 pm

99965920

Mall of Cyprus (underground parking area, behind entrance)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Agios Dometios Municipality (event hall)

9 am – 6 pm

96659317

European University Cyprus (cafeteria)

9 am – 6 pm

70000166

Psimolofou Community Clinic

9 am – 5 pm

77774400

Palaiometocho Community Clinic

9 am – 5 pm

77774400

Astromeritis Community Council

9 am – 5 pm

99365616

Peristerona Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

96625766

Agion Konstantinou and Elenis Church, Tseri

9 am – 6 pm

96659317

Youth Multifunctional Centre, Evrychou (former Cooperative Bank)

9 am – 5 pm

99969931

Kakopetria Community Council (next to KE.PO offices – Police Station)

9 am – 5 pm

99154344

Community Council Events Hall, Pera Chorio Nisou

9 am – 6 pm

96659317

Lythrodontas Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

99965920

Agia Varvara Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

99742888

Akaki Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

96659317

Klirou Community Council

9 am – 1 pm

99965920

Arediou Community Council

2 pm – 6 pm

99965920

Agrokipia Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

96659317

Lemesos

(14 units)

Former “Orphanides” Shopping Mall, Polemidia

9 am – 6 pm

94056785

Pano Polemidia Cultural Events Hall

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

My Mall Limassol (Entrance D, next to “Public” store)

9 am – 6 pm

99969931

Conference Centre of Kolossi (close to Apostolos Loukas Church)

9 am – 6 pm

99742888

Atlantica Garden Hotel, Germasogeia (Attikis 6)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK), ‘Tassos Papadopoulos’ building

7:30 am – 6 pm

99790687

Palodeia Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

99177224

Trachoni Community Council

9 am – 1 pm

99790687

Pissouri Central Square

9 am – 12 pm

77774400

Episkopi Community Clinic

1 pm – 5 pm

77774400

Pelendri Community Council

9 am – 12 pm

99790687

Sports Centre “Glafkos Clerides”, Agros

1 pm – 5 pm

99790687

Kyperounta Community Council

11 am – 3 pm

77774400

Former Cooperative Bank of Pachna Hall

10 am – 2 pm

94057623

Larnaka

(15 units)

 

Metropolis Mall (entrance 5, underground parking area)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Multifunctional social centre of Larnaka (former Community Centre)

9 am – 6 pm

96678224

Makariou Housing Community Council, Kamares area, Larnaka (5 Agios Vasileios Street)

9 am – 6 pm

99146623

Former Cooperative Bank of Aradippou (parking area)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Livadia Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Dromolaxia – Meneou Municipal Amphitheatre

9 am – 6 pm

96678224

Kiti Old Nursery School

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Xylotymvou Old Market Building

9 am – 6 pm

96678224

Ormideia Community Council (underground area)

9 am – 6 pm

99154344

Mosfiloti Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

99969931

Kornos Community Clinic

9 am – 6 pm

96678224

Xylofagou Cutlural Hall (next to the roundabout)

9 am – 6 pm

96659317

Athienou Municipal Building

9 am – 6 pm

96812424

Zygi Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

96678224

Anglisides Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

99965920

Pafos

(units)

Kings Avenue Mall, Pafos (main entrance)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Hadjimitsi Residence (behind Geroskipou Municipal Hall)

9 am – 6 pm

94057623

Former District Officer Residence

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Polis Chrysochous Cultural Centre

11 am – 6 pm

94041843

“Vrisi ton Pegiotisson” Square, Pegeia

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Multifunctional hall of Empa Community Council

9 am – 6 pm

99177224

Giolou Community Clinic

9 am – 1 pm

99146623

Tsada Community Council Square

2 pm – 5 pm

99146623

Ammochostos

(5 units)

Paralimni Municipal building (covered parking area)

9 am – 6 pm

94041843

Agia Napa Church, Agia Napa

9 am – 5 pm

96659317

Ethnikofrona Somateia of Liopetri

9 am – 6 pm

77774400

Achna Forest Community Clinic

9 am – 1 pm

77774400

Agios Georgios Primary School Vrysoulles – Acheritou

2 pm – 6 pm

77774400

 

(AP/EK)

Source: Press Releases Article – PIO