Cyprus may ease some restrictions earlier than planned

The Cypriot government and its health advisory committee discussed on Tuesday the possibility of relaxing certain restrictions sooner than anticipated, but final decisions are expected to emerge after the cabinet's meeting on Wednesday.

Speaking after the meeting chaired by President Nicos Anastasiades, member of the health advisory committee Maria Koliou said part of Tuesday's discussion revolved around potentially relaxing sooner certain restrictions that were, according to the government's initial plan, set to be relaxed in the fourth and final phase of the island's lockdown exit roadmap, scheduled for mid-July.

The fourth phase was set to see casinos, indoor theatres and cinemas reopen doors, and the resumption of festivals and concerts. The restoration of accessibility to indoor children's playareas was also placed in phase four.

But Koliou said that she...