Police report 163 individuals for violating measures against COVID-19

Cyprus police reported 163 individuals, during the last 24 hours, for violating the measures aiming to curb the spread of COVID-19.

A police spokesperson told CNA that a total of 10,633 checks were carried out island-wide from 0600 on Tuesday until 0600 on Wednesday.

In Nicosia the police conducted 2,902 checks and handed out fines to 16 individuals, while in Limassol they carried out 1,801 checks and reported 67 people.

In Larnaca, the police carried out 1,389 checks and fined 28 citizens, in Pafos 1,287 checks were conducted, with 28 individuals being reported, in Famagusta the police carried out 1,308 checks and booked 18 citizens, while in Morphou they conducted 1,111 checks and booked 2 people.

Moreover, the Traffic Department carried out 740 checks island-wide and reported 4 individuals. The Port and Marine Police conducted 95 checks, without reporting anyone.