Health Minister and Scientific Committee assess situation after hike in COVID

Ηealth Minister Michalis Hadjipantlelas and members of the Scientific Committee on the pandemic are meeting on Wednesday afternoon to assess the situation following the sharp hike in cases in Cyprus. Yesterday 2,241 cases were reported and 168 hospitalisations. The positivity rate rose  to 2.29%. The scientists and the Minister will evaluate the figures with the patients in hospitals and especially in ICUs and the fact that the positivity rate remains higher than 1% for the past few days.

It is not yet clear if new measures will be announced after the meeting. Hadjipantelas is set to make statements to the press at 1730 local time. The Cabinet will convene in a scheduled meeting on January 5th.

Members of the Committee who spoke to Cyprus News Agency yesterday noted that things cannot remain the way they are. Dr. Petros Kariayiannis said that something additional needs to be done and this will be decided in the meeting at 1600 today.

Dr. Zoe Dorothea Pana said that we need to remain vigilant and assess the situation in a prudent manner at every step of the pandemic.