At the basis of the Decree, dated March 2, 2021, rapid antigen tests were performed today on the staff and students of private and public Lyceums and Technical Schools throughout Cyprus.
In total, the mobile sampling units tested 38 schools in all Provinces. A total of 7,576 people underwent rapid testing and 42 positive results were identified .
Province | Test number | Number of positives | Percentage of positivity |
Nicosia | 2,782 | 12 | 0.43% |
Limassol | 1,510 | 2 | 0.13% |
Larnaca | 1,640 | 17 | 1.03% |
Paphos | 880 | 2 | 0.23% |
Famagusta | 764 | 9 | 1.18% |
Total: | 7,576 | 42 | 0.55% |
Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated in three schools:
School | Province | Test number | Number of positives |
Vergina High School | Larnaca | 248 | 12 |
Agios Georgios High School, Lakatamia | Nicosia | 474 | 9 |
Paralimni High School | Famagusta | 302 | 8 |
The total number of tests and positive cases identified will be included in the standard results update.
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