As part of the collective effort being made to limit the spread of the “Covid-19” virus and in recognition of its responsibility to address the situation that has arisen, the Municipality of Geroskipou informs the public that it is suspending all events, as well as the operation of the following services, until 20 March 2020.

• Adult Centre
• Multi-purpose Children’s Activity Centre
• Municipal Swimming Pool
• Municipal Library

In addition, it informs the public that the receipt and payment of building permit applications, the receipt/issuance of applications for licences to sell alcoholic beverages, tobacco and for keeping dogs, as well as the service of the public by the Municipal Treasury, are also suspended until 20 March 2020.

For the same period, the receipt of any other kind of application is suspended, as is the conduct of civil marriages.

At the same time, we remind the public that payments to settle bills can be made online through the Municipality’s website (www.geroskipou.org.cy) and through JCC. For any assistance, the public is kindly requested to contact the Finance Department by telephone on 26961424, 26961427 and 26961516.

The Municipality’s telephone exchange will also remain open during working days and hours, Monday – Friday 07.30 – 15.00. It can be reached on tel. 26962324 and 26961400.

For matters concerning water supply connections/disconnections, the public may call 26961424, 26961427 and 26961516.

For matters concerning the Municipality’s Archive, call 26961400 and 26960818; the Technical Services on 26961803 and 26961425; the Cultural Department on 26960857 and 26960867; the Health Service on 26960863; the Traffic Wardens on 26960851; the Municipal Library on 26961430; and the Citizen Service Office on 77778660.

The public is also kindly requested to avoid visiting the Municipality’s offices except only in cases deemed absolutely necessary.

We also appeal to everyone to follow personal hygiene guidelines and to take preventive self-protection measures. Anyone presenting symptoms suggestive of a respiratory infection is urged to contact the Call Centre on 1420 immediately.

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https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/

Due to the coronavirus spread in Cyprus and in compliance with the measures announced by the Ministry of Health, Geroskipou Municipality, kindly request their residents and visitors who have have visited areas where there is evidence of active community infection – Category II areas, according to the following cataloque of affected countries as published by the Infectious Disease Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health- within the last 14 days, to follow the advice outlined below.

Category I: Compulsory isolation under medical supervision (quarantine) at home, if possible, or at premises managed by the Ministry of Health

– Hubei province, China

– Italy

– Iran

– Republic of Korea

Category II: Compulsory isolation at home, or at premises managed by the Ministry of Health for 14 days under telephone supervision. Avoid close contact and travel, maintain basic hygiene rules, monitor and report symptoms with the Coronavirus call centre at 1420

– China (excluding Hubei province)

– Japan

– Hong Kong

– Germany

– France

– Spain

– Greece (Achaea, Elis and Zakynthos areas)

– United Kingdom

Category III: Self-monitor and in case symptoms occur, contact the Coronavirus call centre at 1420. Adhere to basic hygiene rules, restricting travel unless absolutely necessary

– Greece (excluding Achaea, Elis and Zakynthos areas)

– Switzerland

– Netherlands

– Sweden

– Belgium

– Singapore

1. Limit your movements

• Avoid unnecessary movements of travel.
• If you need to move, do not use a bus or a taxi.

2. Avoid contact with other persons

• Maintain at least 1 meter of distance from other people.
• Do not go to your workplace or school.
• Do not go to crowded public places (cinemas, bars, coffee shops) and events (parties in enclosed areas), unless it is absolutely necessary.
• Try to avoid visits to homes; it is better to be in open areas with natural ventilation.
• Avoid visits to hospitalized patients or care homes and rehabilitation centres.

3. Comply with basic rules of hygiene

• Perform frequent careful handwashing with liquid soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid sharing items with others.
• Self-monitor for symptoms.
• Daily temperature checks are advised.

If you develop any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, then stay at home and immediately contact the direct 24-hour call line, Central Ambulance Calls Control, at 1420 and inform them of your symptoms and your recent travel.

The above measures are considered essential for reduction of the spread of the virus in the community. Application of these measures is strictly the responsibility of the person who has received these instructions and it depends on his/her maturity and conscience.

Geroskipou Municipality, informs their residents that bill payments are accepted online through JCC. For any assistance, please contact the Finance Department at 26961424, 26961427 or 26961516.

Thank you

Following the latest developments regarding the confirmed cases of coronavirus in Cyprus, and as part of the broader effort being made by the State to limit the spread of the disease, the Municipality of Geroskipou kindly asks its residents who have recently travelled to the countries/regions listed below, whether or not they present symptoms, to avoid visiting the Municipality’s premises, in line with the instructions issued by the Ministry of Health.

Preventive Measures Against the New Coronavirus COVID-19 – Guidelines for Vulnerable Groups from the Ministry of Health

The local workshop on the theme “Closing the Loop: Challenges and Solutions”, organised by the Municipality of Geroskipou in cooperation with the Department of Environment of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, concluded on Tuesday 10 March 2020, generating new ideas that will inform Cyprus’s next steps in relation to the European project “Interreg Med BlueIslands”.

The local workshop, held as part of the implementation of the European project Interreg Med “BlueIslands”, was attended by state officials and policymakers, representatives and experts from Local Authorities, as well as other stakeholders from the public and private sectors.

Delivering an address at the workshop, the Mayor of Geroskipou, Michalis Pavlides, highlighted the environmental impact of the pollution caused by the enormous quantities of waste and its ineffective management, noting the numerous actions that the Municipality of Geroskipou has undertaken to date on matters of the environment and public health.

Mr Pavlides also referred to the programmes in which the Municipality participates, which aim to reduce waste and to strengthen environmental awareness through the recycling process and the campaigns that the Municipality organises at regular intervals in cooperation with non-profit companies, organised groups, private companies, schools and other environmentally conscious citizens.

During the local workshop, Environment Officer of the Department of Environment Athina Papanastasiou presented the “Interreg Med BlueIslands” project & best practices for tackling the problem of plastic pollution in Mediterranean tourist destinations, while the Health Officer of the Municipality of Geroskipou, Marios Nikitas, presented the topic “Best Practices and the Role of Local Authorities”.

The Interreg Europe projects “EURE” and “2Lives” were presented by ANEL European Projects Officer Eleni Malekkidou, and the project “Interreg Balkan-Mediterranean ‘MELTEMI’: Wind against marine litter” was presented by the Officer of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, Dr Konstantinos Antoniadis.

During the workshop, private businesses presented an exhibition of alternative ecological products to replace the use of plastic.

The Ecclesiastical Museum of the Holy Metropolis of Paphos in Geroskipou is open to the public daily, Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 16.00 and on Saturday from 09.00 to 13.00.

In light of the latest developments concerning confirmed cases of coronavirus in Cyprus, and as part of the wider effort being made by the state to limit the spread of the disease, the Municipality of Geroskipou kindly requests that residents who have recently travelled to the countries/regions listed below, whether or not they are showing symptoms, avoid coming to the Municipality’s premises, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.

Category 1:

– Hubei Province, China

– Northern Italy (areas north of Pisa, Rimini and Florence)

– Iran

– Republic of Korea

All travellers who have stayed in or travelled to the above countries/regions must be placed in isolation under medical supervision.

Category 2:

– The remaining provinces of China (excluding Hubei Province)

– Central and southern Italy

– Japan

– Hong Kong

– Germany

– France

– Spain

– Greece (the regional units of Achaea, Elis and Zakynthos)

All travellers who have stayed in or travelled to the above countries/regions must self-isolate at home for 14 days (limiting close contact and movement, observing basic hygiene rules, and monitoring and reporting symptoms).

Category 3:

– Switzerland

– United Kingdom

– Netherlands

– Sweden

– Belgium

– Singapore

– Greece (excluding the regional units of Achaea, Elis and Zakynthos)

All travellers who have stayed in or travelled to the above countries/regions should self-monitor without restrictions on their movement, and should symptoms appear, they should remain at home and contact the 1420 Call Centre, reporting their recent travel history.

We remind you that bill payments can be made online through JCC. For any assistance, please contact the Municipality’s Financial Department on 26961424, 26961427 and 26961516.

For matters concerning water supply connections/disconnections, residents may call 26961424, 26961427 and 26961516.

For matters concerning the Municipal Registry, call 26961400 and 26960818; the Technical Services on 26961803 and 26961425; the Cultural Department on 26960857 and 26960867; the Health Service on 26960863; the Traffic Wardens on 26960851; the Municipal Library on 26961430; and the Citizen Service Office on 77778660.

The Municipality’s switchboard can be reached on 26962324 and 26961400.

We also take this opportunity to appeal to all residents of Geroskipou to follow personal hygiene guidelines and to take preventive self-protection measures. Anyone presenting symptoms suggestive of a respiratory infection is asked to contact the 1420 Call Centre immediately.

Please note that continuous updates and official information with guidelines on the novel coronavirus are posted by the Ministry of Health on the website of the Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus at www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus

Thank you for your understanding.

Municipality of Geroskipou,

11 March 2020

The Environment Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment and the Municipality of Geroskipou invite you to the Local Workshop on the theme: “Closing the Loop: Challenges and Solutions”, to be held on Tuesday, 10 March 2020, from 10:00 to 13:00 at the Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Hotel & Spa, Aphrodite A Hall, 10 Poseidonos Avenue, Geroskipou.

The local workshop is being held as part of the implementation of the European project “Interreg Med BlueIslands“, for which the Lead Partner is the Environment Department.

The workshop will present the project as well as good practices for tackling the problem of plastic pollution in Mediterranean tourist destinations.

Those interested are kindly requested to complete the participation form at the link provided at the end of this announcement and send it electronically to mnikitas@geroskipou.org.cy no later than Friday, 06/03/2020.

For further information, those interested may contact us on 26961400 and 26960863.

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Participation Form

In order to accommodate members of the public who choose Geroskipou municipal beach to “kick off Lent” on “Clean Monday” (02/03/2020), the Municipality of Geroskipou will provide tables and chairs along the seafront for the use of visitors.

From the Municipality of Geroskipou

The Municipality of Geroskipou informs its residents that on Tuesday 03/03/2020, there will be a water supply interruption from the morning until 3:00 p.m. due to maintenance works on the water supply network.