NICOSIA – Random coronavirus tests will be carried out on a proportion of travelers arriving at Cyprus' airports as an added layer of protection against the virus’ spread, government officials said Friday.The measure was announced a day before the expiration of a requirement that foreign nationals permitted to travel to Cyprus from 19 countries obtain a health certificate declaring them coronavirus-free.
The 19 countries include Austria, Greece, Finland, Germany, Norway, Bulgaria and Hungary.Cyprus’ deputy government spokesman Panayiotis Antonas said the measure was taken on the recommendation of an advisory body of medical experts “so as not to risk the positive epidemiological picture” the country has built over the last few months.Cyprus.