The European Commission, in close partnership with UNDP in Cyprus, has delivered additional equipment and supplies to the Turkish Cypriot community to fight against COVID-19.

On 18 and 24 August, equipment financed by the EU Aid Programme has successfully arrived, including 8,064 PCR test kits and 1,000 Viral Transport Media (VTMs) contributing to the increased testing capacity of the laboratory as well as 31,104 masks, 184,000 examination gloves, 15,512 goggles, 3,624 aprons, 30,000 shoe covers and 800 face shields serving as personal protective equipment.