Covid-19

Malta: Vaccinated visitors will be prioritised when meeting elderly in care homes

Vaccinated visitors will be given priority when elderly homes re-open properly in the coming months, the Elderly Minister revealed on Tuesday, emphasising the importance of getting inoculated against COVID-19. Source…

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70 Migrants land in Malta – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 11 May 2021

1745 Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that vaccinated visitors will be given priority when elderly homes re-open properly in the coming months, the Elderly Minister revealed…

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Malta registers record low 6 new Covid-19 cases – – News Briefing – Saturday 8 May 2021

Covid-19 Update Malta registered a six-month low number of new Covid-19 cases. With six new cases Malta registered its lowest daily tally since July 27, 2020. There were no deaths…

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Malta: “I begged them for the vaccine before we went to India”

47-year-old Ivan Barbara who died of coronavirus in India, wanted to get the jab ahead of leaving the island with his wife to adopt their daughter, Newsbook.com.mt has learnt. Sources have told…

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Malta: Authorities mulling COVID-19 vaccine certificates for mass events

The health authorities are considering the use of vaccine certificates for mass events to be held once the rules on public gatherings are lifted in the coming months. Health Minister…

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Malta’s English Language Schools to re-open on June 1

Language schools will be allowed to re-open as from June 1st, on the same day that the Government is describing as the re-opening of the tourism season. This industry has…

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EU mobilises an initial €2.2 million in emergency funding for COVID-19 in India

Today, the Commission has announced that it will allocate an initial €2.2 million in emergency funding to respond to the drastic surge in COVID-19 cases in India. The funding will support the World Health Organisation (WHO) for a 6-month case management of…

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60% of Maltese firms planning climate-related investments – EIB

Six in ten firms in Malta (60%) have already invested or plan to invest in the next three years in measuresto tackle the impact of weather events and reduction in…

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Malta: Authorities fine 1,066 persons for breaching COVID-19 regulation

Authorities have fined 1,066 people for breaking COVID-19 regulation over the past week. The information was published on the Covid19 Malta Facebook page. Source MaltaToday Updated 1745

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Malta: Three persons to appear in Court on party that breached Covid regulations

The Police will be taking action against three persons in connection with a party during which Covid-19 regulations were breached. Police investigations established that during the Burmarrad party, fireworks were…

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Malta: Maltese COVID-19 patient dies minutes before India evacuation flight

A Maltese man who contracted COVID-19 while in India to adopt a baby girl died on Friday after developing complications just moments before the air ambulance flying him back to…

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Malta passes Moneyval Test- Malta News Briefing – Thursday 29 April 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that Malta’s anti-money laundering regime has formally passed a review by Moneyval. MaltaToday reports that Opposition Leader Bernard Grech has called…

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BioNTech and Pfizer expect vaccine tests on babies by end of Summer

BioNTech expects results by September from trials testing the COVID-19 vaccine that it and Pfizer have developed in babies as young as six months old, German magazine Spiegel cited the…

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EP insists COVID-19 certificate must facilitate free movement without discrimination

MEPs agreed that the new “EU COVID-19 certificate” - instead of Digital Green Certificate, as proposed by the Commission - should be in place for 12 months and not longer.…

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Denmark to produce COVID-19 vaccines in 2022, PM says

Denmark aims to start producing coronavirus vaccines in 2022, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, adding that a tender would be made public in a few weeks. "As everyone can see, read,…

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U.S. to share up to 60 mln AstraZeneca vaccine doses globally -White House

The United States will start to share up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca Plc's coronavirus vaccine with other countries as they become available, White House senior COVID-19 adviser Andy…

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Malta: Maltese man to be evacuated from COVID-ravaged India via air ambulance

A critically-ill Maltese man is expected to be flown to Malta from India via air ambulance on Tuesday after he contracted COVID-19 in Delhi, a city where the virus has…

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15 Covid-19 cases, 58 recoveries: health authorities / Malta News Briefing – Monday 26 April 2021

Update 1300 Covid Update: 15 new cases were reported on Monday, with 58 patients recovering. This lowers the case tally further, to 422. 1,449 swab tests were taken on Sunday.No…

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20 cases of Covid-19 as active tally dips below 500: Malta News Briefing – 24 April 2021

Update 1230 Covid-19 Update Active Covid-19 cases in Malta have fallen below 500 for more than half a year, after 20 new cases were reported on Saturday. Some 58 patients…

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33 new Covid-cases: Malta News Briefing – Thursday 22 April 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that the Council of Europe is being asked to “look into” the behaviour of Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar during a debate…

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US will boost ‘Do Not Travel’ advisories to 80% of world

The U.S. State Department said on Monday it will boost its "Do Not Travel" guidance to about 80% of countries worldwide, citing "unprecedented risk to travelers" from the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Department…

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Malta: Authorities issue 1,137 fines to people for breaching COVID rules

A total of 1,137 fines were handed out over the last seven days to people who failed to follow COVID-19 mitigation measures, down from last week’s 1,261. According to figures released…

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Malta registers 30,000th coronavirus case / Malta News Briefing – Monday 19 April 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that atotal of 1,137 fines were handed out over the last seven days to people who failed to follow COVID-19 mitigation…

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Team Europe continues to deliver with more than €26 billion disbursed in support to partner countries in one year

One year ago today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a targeted EU response to support partner countries' efforts in tackling the Coronavirus pandemic combining…

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Malta: Authorities issue 1,261 fines for breach of COVID-19 regulation

Enforcement authorities have issued 1,261 to people found in breach of COVID-19 regulation in the past week. The statistics were published on government administered Facebook page COVID-19 Malta. Source: MaltaToday Updated: 1745

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Malta: ‘No blessing for mass activities’, tourism minister says amid party adverts

Tourism authorities have not given the go-ahead to any mass events, Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo has said after a series of large-scale festivals set dates for late summer. At least three…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that Labour must denounce its demons if it is to rehabilitate itself The Independent says that we must remain responsible during the pandemic L-Orizzont says that…

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66 new cases and 44 recoveries reported Malta News Briefing – Sunday 11 April 2021

Covid19 Update Malta's health authorities have reported 66 new coronavirus cases. There were 44 recoveries. https://www.facebook.com/sahhagovmt/posts/317227819995768 Political Speech by PM Abela A summer of tourism will be crucial for Malta's…

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Covid-19: Govt pledges herd immunity by June / Malta News Briefing – Saturday 10 April 2021

Updated 1245 Covid-19 UpdateHealth authorities reported 37 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, with 49 recovering. These were identified through 2,243 swab tests. The active case tally has…

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Malta: Elderly persons sent back home due to vaccines running out

Many elderly persons who went to health clinics for the Covid-19 vaccine were turned away due to vaccinations running out. Source Newsbook Updated 1745

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Malta: From Monday visits to care homes will resume, without use of perspex

From Monday, visits to care homes will once again be allowed where 90% of residents have been vaccinated, and two weeks have passed since they took the second dose. The…

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Malta: Police confirm illegal ‘lockdown’ party was held yesterday

A young man who attended the party currently being investigated by the Police has apologised and confirmed that this was held last night. Zak Grech Fenech, co-founder of ClubHouse Europe,…

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President reflections – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 4 April 2021 – Update

President's second year - President George Vella reaffirmed his worries about the threat of widespread construction in a message on Easter Sunday, while also discussing other topics such as the…

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Commission hosts first EU matchmaking event to mobilise Europe’s full potential for the production of COVID-19 vaccines

Today, the Commission is hosting the first pan-European matchmaking event with over 300 participating companies from 25 Member States to expand COVID-19 vaccine production capacities across Europe and address production…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that clean air should be central to the health policy of any Maltese government. The harbour project providing shore-side electricity for cruise liners and roll-on roll-off…

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Four men die of Covid-19 / Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 March 2021

Updated 1236 - Covid-19 Update The number of active cases has gone down to 1,853 after 332 recoveries far surpassed the number of new cases, which stood at 103. These…

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COVID-19: why are people with learning disabilities at greater risk?

When it comes to people with learning disabilities and COVID-19, the statistics are damning. In the UK, people with learning disabilities are at least four times more likely to die…

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Slovak party leader quits to back demands for prime minister to go

The leader of a junior Slovak coalition party said on Monday he was resigning as economy minister to help resolve a political crisis which has shaken Prime Minister Igor Matovic's…

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Malta: Fines for flaunting COVID-19 restrictions hit 1,545 last week

1,545 persons were found flaunting COVID-19 regulation and fined by enforcement officials last week. The information was published on the Covid19 Malta Facebook page. Source MaltaToday Updated 1745

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 22 March 2021 – Updated

Updated 1745 News Portal Radio Times of Malta reports that former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri has filed a fresh request for bail that will be decided on Friday. …

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‘Children’s rights should be safeguarded during the pandemic’

Children’s rights should be safeguarded during the pandemic, Member of the European Parliament Josianne Cutajar said. She said access to education should remain a priority, despite students moving to online…

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‘EU is late on Covid-19 vaccine distribution – European Commission

The European Parliament discussed the Covid-19 vaccine in the presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last month. During the debate, the European Commission President admitted that the…

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Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 16 March 2021

Updated 1300 - Covid-update The Health Department reported 313 new cases of coronavirus in the previous 24 hours. 215 people recovered from the virus. The number of active cases has…

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Malta: Air Malta cabin crew still not vaccinated despite COVID-19 risks, union says

Air Malta cabin crew want to be included with other transportation workers for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, insisting they are at the forefront of risk with flights to the UK where…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that political over-confidence has cost us lives and we must exercise caution in the face of growing Covid-19 numbers The Independent says time will tell whether…

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Malta: No pregnant woman or baby with Covid-19 required ventilator at Mater Dei

The Head of Department of Obstetrics and Genealogy at Mater Dei, Yves Muscat Baron, said that fathers can enter the ward to support the mother until the baby is born.…

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248 new Covid-19 cases: Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 9 March 2021

Latest Update- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that tourist arrivals in January dropped by more than 90 per cent compared to the same month last year, before COVID-19…

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16 EU countries, including Malta opt against ordering more Moderna vaccines

Malta has opted against topping up its orders for more Moderna vaccines, according to documents revealed by the Hungarian Government. The documents were released as the Hungarian Government sought to…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta reports that governments should consult with business organisations and trade unions to identify the best practices regarding the right to disconnect. The Independent says that politicians should…

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5 die with Covid as 182 new cases are registered – Malta News Briefing – Sunday 7 March 2021 UPDATED

Covid19 Update Malta has registered five deaths with Covid-19. Four men, of 50, 51, 78 and 95 and a 63 year old woman were the victims of Covid recorded in…

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Malta: PN wants independent inquiry into vaccine roll out

Opposition leader Bernard Grech has called for an independent inquiry to see whether all those who took the COVID-19 vaccine were entitled to it. Addressing a news conference, just after…

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EU auditors probe the protection of air passenger rights during COVID-19 crisis

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has launched an audit to assess whether the EuropeanCommission has been safeguarding effectively the rights of citizens who travelled by plane orbooked flights during…

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UK finds vaccines 80% effective at preventing hospitalisations in over-80s

The Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines are more than 80% effective at preventing hospitalisations from COVID-19 in those over 80 after one dose of either shot, Public Health England (PHE) said on Monday, citing a pre-print study. PHE said the real…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says there are no good reasons to justify loosening restrictions at this key juncture in the fight against Covid-19 The Independent says we must all put in…

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Record 258 new Covid-19 cases reported – Malta News Briefing – Friday 26 February 2021

Updated 1745- News Portal Briefing Times of Malta reports that court suspended action after ministry applied for injunction MaltaToday reports that Transport Minister Ian Borg has announced the start of…

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Malta: Mater Dei will soon be unable to cope with caseloads – MAM

Mater Dei intensive care and medical wards will soon be unable to cope with the caseloads said the Medical Association of Malta (MAM). The association said that after Carnival public…

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EIB Group in Poland in 2020: strong support for COVID-19 response and for green recovery

In a year heavily marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the EIB Group confirmed its strong support to the Polish economy, providing €5.2 billion of overall financing to the country’s public and private sectors.…

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