Coronavirus: With temperatures high police step up coastal patrols in Limassol

Twelve people were booked on Saturday morning in Limassol for sunbathing or playing rackets on the beach, police said, recalling that beaches are only open to the public for swimming.

Head of Limassol CID Ioannis Soteriades said since this is the first weekend of the year with very high temperatures, Limassol police have upped patrols, especially on the coastal front.

At the moment people are allowed to go to the beach for swimming only. Going to the beach for sunbathing or other activities will be allowed from June 1.

Meanwhile, police chief Kypros Michaelides held a teleconference on Saturday with the force’s leadership.

According to a police announcement, patrols will increase in the coastal and pedestrian areas and other areas where crowds could gather.

The force warned that where violations are found, people will be booked.

Police also recalled that no more than 10 people can be present at the same time in churches and other places of worship.

 

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