Malta sees seasonal rise in flu-like illness as flu season begins
Malta is seeing an upward trend in influenza-like illness as flu season begins, although activity remains broadly in line with levels recorded during previous seasons, the Health Ministry said. No increase in hospital admissions has been observed at Mater Dei Hospital so far, a ministry spokesperson said. The latest assessment by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control shows influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity remain low across the EU and European Economic Area. COVID-19 circulation is increasing across Europe, but its impact on hospitalisations remains limited. Maltese health authorities will continue monitoring respiratory viruses throughout autumn and winter, with particular attention to influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. Community respiratory illness is tracked through sentinel surveillance of influenza-like illness, which records weekly trends and enables comparisons with previous seasons. (Times of Malta)
Prime Minister stresses stability and investment in Malta’s gaming sector
Prime Minister Robert Abela has reiterated the importance of providing long-term certainty, strong institutions and clear policy direction to Malta’s gaming industry, during a meeting with key sector representatives at Castille. He highlighted the industry’s contribution to economic development through investment, quality employment, innovation and Malta’s reputation as a digital economy. Against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, rapid technological advances and global competition for investment and talent, Abela said economic stability remained essential. He pledged continued dialogue between the Government, regulators and industry stakeholders to support further growth, innovation and investment. The Prime Minister also praised the work of the GamingMalta Foundation and the Malta Gaming Authority in strengthening Malta’s position as a leading international gaming jurisdiction. He said the Government aimed to sustain the sector’s success while promoting economic growth and improving quality of life. (TVM News)
