"The daily increase in new cases can lead to a loss of control over the situation, which, in addition to threatening people's lives, also jeopardizes the health care system, employment and, in general, our well-being," - quoted by The Guardian.

As TASS clarifies with reference to the Ministry of Health of Cyprus, movement at the indicated hours may be allowed for medical purposes or for work upon presentation of the relevant certificate.

Since October 23, a curfew is in effect in the Cyprus provinces of Limassol and Paphos.