President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday announced draconian measures including restrictions in movement and the closures of public places, as the government seeks to stop the spread of the coronavirus, which totalled 155 cases island-wide.

Another 21 people tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday in the Republic of Cyprus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 116, while one more tested positive in the Turkish-held north raising the total number of cases there to 40. The Republic of Cyprus also counts one death reported on Saturday.

Five public health centres or flu clinic are in full operation since Monday to examine individuals with flu symptoms when it’s not clear whether they have coronavirus.

The state asset management company Kedipes said Friday it was suspending foreclosure procedures until June 30, in line with a government request.

The finance ministry is working to finalise a revised economic support package which will amount to at least €1.5 billion, approximately 7% of GDP, reliable sources told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Monday.

Three patients being treated for Covid-19 in the Famagusta general hospital could be released later on Monday is a second test shows that they are clear of the virus.

Another 11 people tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday afternoon in the Republic of Cyprus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 95, while another three tested positive in the Turkish-held north raising the total number of cases there to 38.

Universities in Cyprus are placing all their resources at the disposal of the government in support of the fight against the coronavirus, it was announced on Friday.

Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Cyprus, the Government, in addition to the initial announcements, decided the following measures:

Cyprus is at war with an invisible enemy, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides said Thursday, suggesting that the state’s package to support the economy amid the coronavirus crisis is one of the biggest in the European Union.