Another three patients have examined positive for coronavirus, bringing the overall variety of confirmed cases within the Republic of Cyprus to 49.

In an announcement on Tuesday afternoon, the Health Ministry mentioned that it had been notified by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics of three new confirmed cases.

They’re

two individuals who came into contact with a case which was confirmed a couple of days in the past

one one who had returned from Belgium and was in self isolation at residence and contacted the authorities after creating signs

The epidemiological monitoring unit has begun tracing the contacts of the three new cases and can perform tests, the ministry added.

The ministry mentioned there are actually 49 confirmed instances of which 27 are from contact with others who had examined constructive.

It added that so far as lab exams are involved, sampling is predicated on the protocols of WHO and ECDC consistent with obtainable scientific knowledge and after prioritising the true wants.

The general public is urged to belief the judgement of well being professionals, taking into account that at world stage, the lab tools used for the exams has began to indicate shortages. Pointless exams could create issues for others who really need the check, it mentioned.

The ministry additionally recalled that the Cyprus Medical Affiliation has appealed to the medical group to specific an curiosity to offer scientific assist to cope with the pandemic.

The ministry mentioned it appeared ahead to the constructive response of medical doctors, since in comparable conditions the medical group has proven professionalism and a excessive sense of duty

Defending public well being is the duty of all, it concluded.