A strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, named B.1.258, is currently the most prevalent in Cyprus, according to a scientific study conducted for the analysis and course of the coronavirus in Cyprus. The study notes that since December 2020, this strain is responsible for 90% of infections in Cyprus.

The procedure of vaccinations against Covid-19 proceeds according to the planning and timelines set by the National Vaccination Plan.

Cyprus continues to carry out the most rapid coronavirus tests as a percentage of the population in the EU with a total of 202,614 tests between February 15 and 21, or 25,554 per 100,000 people, the health ministry said on Monday.

NASA space rover Perseverance, which carries three microchips with the names of almost 11 million people, including Cypriots who participated in NASA’s campaign “Send your name to Mars,” is expected to arrive to Mars tonight to seek any signs of ancient extraterrestrial life.

Cyprus efforts to improve air connectivity ahead of the summer season are getting off the ground, as from next week a Greek airline will be adding daily flights to Athens from Larnaca.

Good news for beleaguered Cyprus tourism, Austrian Airlines announced it will be building its summer flight program around the island and Greece.

Revolut, the global financial platform with more than 15 million customers worldwide, on Wednesday announced its opening as a bank in Cyprus.

Cyprus plans to reopen its airports with a colour-coded health risk assessment from March 1, applicable to travellers from its main tourism markets and the European Union.

A recent study conducted by CyStat has shown the digital economy in Cyprus to be growing rapidly.

New housing schemes and incentives with an emphasis on rural areas and young people were announced on Wednesday by the government.