
Coronavirus: British Forces Cyprus To Ease Lockdown Measures
Nine members of the British Forces Cyprus community have tested positive for coronavirus.
Nine members of the British Forces Cyprus community have tested positive for coronavirus.
Since the Second World War, they have played a vital role in the British Army, providing engineering support to frontline troops.
The Food Aid programme, first used in the financial crisis of 2013, has been reintroduced to help families struggling during the pandemic.
Major General Rob Thomson has said military activity continues despite the lockdown.
British personnel are continuing to work on Operation Tosca while Cyprus is in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nearly 6,000 British military personnel and their dependents are based in Cyprus.
Teachers from Akrotiri Primary School delivered the certificates to all the pupils studying at home.
Nearly 6,000 British military personnel and their dependents are based in Cyprus.
The individual is said to be displaying mild symptoms of coronavirus and is self-isolating.
Nearly 6,000 British military personnel and their dependents are based in Cyprus.
The troops are nearing the end of their six-month peacekeeping tour in Cyprus.
The male and female service members are in self-isolation at RAF Akrotiri and are displaying mild symptoms of COVID-19.
There are 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cyprus which is home to two British Sovereign Base Areas.
Cyprus' health ministry briefly advised all British visitors to self-isolate upon arrival in the country, whether or not they had symptoms.
Soldiers from the Adjutant General's Corps came together for the event in Episkopi.
Newly-appointed defence minister James Heappey said defence has the potential to play a bigger part in COVID-19 response.