Twenty-five new coronavirus cases were announced by the health ministry on Tuesday, along with one death.
The man, 77, died from Covid-19, despite also having underlying health issues.
Total deaths from Covid-19 reached 20, while 27 people died of other causes even though they had the virus. Of the 20 people who have died from the virus, 14 were men and six were women, with an average age of 71.
The ministry processed a total of 4,024 tests on Tuesday. The 25 new positive results bring the total to 1,227.
According to the ministry, 13 cases were from contact tracing. Three individuals tested on private initiative.
Six cases came from others tested on private initiative, one of whom had previously travelled to Thessaloniki, Greece. The other four all had symptoms and tested, while the sixth individual was tested ahead of surgery at a private hospital.
One person was found positive to the virus after being tested on doctor’s orders.
Three cases arose from flights that arrived in Cyprus on Monday, one from Athens, and two from Thessaloniki.
Two individuals, who returned to work during the second and third phase of lifting restrictions were also found positive to the virus. The ministry said one of these cases had been tested to be allowed to return to work…
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