Coronavirus: Cabinet to discuss possible relaxation of measures for Christmas

The cabinet will meet at 10am Tuesday to discuss possible relaxation of Covid measures over the days of the holiday.

Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou will brief the Council on the latest epidemiological figures on the island before any decisions are made.

President Nicos Anastasiades met on Monday with Archbishop Chrysostomos and they discussed the opening of the churches, but the president said the Cabinet will make the final decision.

Both the Association of Night Club owners and the Association of Retail Trade have said their businesses must open for the holidays with strict measures.

Measures imposed on December 14 include a 9pm curfew, the closing of food and entertainment establishments, shopping malls and churches.

 

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