People moving to and from Limassol and Paphos for medical reasons are not required to present a negative coronavirus test, the health ministry clarified on Monday.
Patients will be required to present a certificate from their doctor proving the purpose of their movement.
The certificate may covers an attendant in case the patient is unable to go alone for their treatment, the ministry added.
In cases of a surgery, the patients are referred by their doctor for a PCR test.
The clarification was issued after the two districts entered lockdown. Employers who fall into exemptions will be able to travel to and from the two towns after presenting the necessary documents as well as a negative coronavirus test starting this Wednesday.
Exempt from the cross-district travel (Limassol and Paphos) are truck drivers transporting finished goods or raw materials; they must carry with them consignment documentation.
Also, persons who work at construction sites, oil facilities, in the food and agriculture industry, or for companies manufacturing medicines. Persons needed for emergency repairs of machinery are allowed to travel, as are media people with a valid journalist’s ID and a permission from their employer.
Likewise exempt from the ban on travel – provided they have a permission signed by their employer – are persons working in the following areas of activity: supply of electricity; water supply; telecommunications; safe operation of air transport and air traffic control; operation of prisons; repairs or maintenance of gear and electromechanical installations of the police, the fire department and the National Guard; secure operation of harbour traffic; and secure operation of waste management.
Travel is also allowed for persons traveling to or from Larnaca and Paphos international airports; they must carry with them their travel ticket indicating the passenger’s name, the date issued and the flight details.
The transport of freight from and to the port of Limassol, the port of Larnaca, Larnaca airport, and Paphos airport – whatever the origin and destination of the trip – is permitted, provided the driver can produce the consignment note.
Also allowed are parcel deliveries and private security services among all districts. Athletes and sports clubs competing either in the first division or for the national team may travel for training purposes or for competition.
Buses and taxis may travel to, from and between all districts.
Divorced or separated parents with the relevant court papers may travel to and from Limassol and Paphos to visit their children.
