To avoid the COVID-19 spread in the country, the government of Cyprus has closed the border for foreigners. Nicos Anastasiades, the country President, has declared the news. Twenty-one cases of coronavirus are registered in Cyprus.
The WHO declared Europe a center of a pandemic. The country entrance for foreigners is temporarily suspended since there is no other choice,” - said the President. 1
All persons except for the citizens of Cyprus, legal residents of Cyprus, diplomatic representatives, citizens of European or other countries that perform emergency activities, and students who study in Cyprus are prohibited from entering the country for 15 days, starting from March 15.
According to Anastasiades, the measures will not affect the trade sphere, since no limitations of import and export are imposed.
