CoVid19

Malta: One new case of COVID-19 in Malta

Just one case of Covid-19 has tested positive in the past 24 hours after 860 swab tests were carried out. Source: TVM Updated 15:15pm

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Malta: Malta to join Covid-19 Vaccine Alliance amid concerns it overshadows EC vaccine strategy

Malta will be joining the ‘Inclusive Vaccine Alliance’ which seeks to negotiate the price and availability for a Covid-19 vaccine, amidst concerns that this alliance may differ from the European…

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EU Commission launches European strategy for development of vaccines against COVID-19

The European Commission has launched a European strategy to accelerate the development, manufacturing and deployment of vaccines against COVID-19. In a statement, the Commission said that "an effective and safe…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Wednesday 17th June 2020

Updated 1243 - Six new cases of coronavirus, active cases up to 43 For the second day running, Malta has registered six new cases, identified through 911 swabs. One of…

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Malta: 2020 Budget measures still on track – Finance minister

Measures the government planned to roll out this year as announced in the Budget are still on track despite revenue tacking a hit because of COVID-19, Finance Minister Edward Scicluna…

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Malta: State of public health emergency to be lifted at the end of June

The state of public health emergency will be lifted at the end of June. In a legal notice published on Monday, the Health Ministry and the Superintendence of Public Health have jointly…

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Coronavirus Recovery : “Widely available, safe medicine which will save lives” around the world trial results to be available in July

The first results from the world's largest randomised trial of drugs to treat COVID-19 patients could be available in early July, one of the scientists leading the UK-based study called…

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EU Bank to provide BioNTech with up to €100 million in debt financing for COVID-19 vaccine development and manufacturing

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BioNTech has concluded a €100 million debt financing agreement to support the development of BNT162, the company's COVID-19 vaccine programme. The deal will also…

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Malta: Three new cases of coronavirus in Malta – and two others recover

The Health Ministry has confirmed three new cases of coronavirus in Malta and has also stated that two other patients have recovered. There is presently a total of 37 active…

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Malta-24 – News Briefing – Sunday 14th June 2020

Updated 1409 MHRA welcomes full re-opening of airport In a statement, the hotels and restaurants lobby group welcomed the news that Malta's airport to all international destinations will resume operations…

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Malta: One new coronavirus patient as active cases remain stable at 36

One new coronavirus case was detected between Friday and Saturday while tests on people linked to COVID-19 patients reported on Friday turned out to be negative, the Health Ministry said.…

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Malta: Five new cases of COVID-19

Five new coronavirus cases were recorded on Friday. 1,121 swab tests were carried out in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of swabs to 79,909, since the pandemic…

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Malta: Covid-19 measures: Professionals once again ‘ignored by government’

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA) expressed its dismay that once again professionals who are not listed in Annex A or B cannot avail themselves of any of the…

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Malta: Five new cases of Covid-19 – and three others recover

Five new cases of Covid-19 have been registered in Malta over the past 24 hours after 904 swab tests had been carried out. To date, 78,788 swab tests have been…

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Malta: One new case of COVID-19 in Malta in the last 24 hours

One person tested positive for COVID-19 in Malta in the last 24 hours after 507 swab tests were carried out. This puts the total number of active cases at 25…

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Malta: 24 active cases of Coronavirus

905 tests were performed in the last hours, of which two cases tested positive for COVID-19. Source: One News Updated 17:15pm

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Malta: Two new COVID-19 cases found, as 13 patients recover

Two new COVID-19 cases were detected between Friday and Saturday while a further 13 patients recovered, bringing the number of active coronavirus cases down to 22. The two new cases…

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Malta: Clash over mini-budget procedure in parliament

Monday’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery mini-budget has fuelled discord between the government and opposition on what parliamentary procedure to follow. Source: Times of Malta Updated: 16:15pm

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Malta: Three new cases of Covid-19 – seven others recover

Three new cases of Covid-19 have surfaced in Malta during the past 24 hours after 977 swab tests were carried out. This brings the total number of swab tests carried…

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Malta: Pandemic related benefits to stop

Two of the four benefits to stop immediately. The four social benefits which were introduced by the Government in relation to Covid-19 in our country, will be stopping. This was…

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Malta: No new cases of Coronavirus in Malta – 14 others have recovered

The Health Ministry has confirmed that there are no new cases today of coronavirus in Malta. It was also announced that another 14 persons have been declared as having recovered…

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Malta: Two new cases of Covid-19, eight others recover

Two new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Malta between yesterday and today after 1,113 swab tests had been carried out. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci stated that between…

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Malta: More doctors say Prime Ministers comments were premature

Following recent developments, a number of medical groups and associations criticised the Prime Ministers attitude, words which seem to dismiss the Superintendent for Public Health's work, in a statement described…

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Malta: MIA to introduce mitigating measures at each passenger touchpoint

The re-opening of the airport on the 1st of July constitutes a first important step towards the recovery of the local aviation industry and tourism sector, said the Malta International…

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Malta: New COVID-19 case registered, 17 persons recovered

1,071 swab tests were carried out in the past 24 hours, with only one case resulted positive. On a positive, 17 other persons recovered from the virus, bringing the number…

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Malta: One case of COVID-19 as active cases drop to 73

Malta only registered one new case of COVID-19 and three recoveries overnight as the number of active cases dropped to 73. The information was disseminated on Facebook by the Health…

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Malta: Coronavirus: Nine recoveries, no new cases registered overnight

Nine recoveries and no new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the last 25 hours. A total of 987 swab tests were carried out in the last 24 hours, bringing…

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Malta: One police union concerned over PM’s amnesty statement, other union calls it ‘an insult to officers’

The two unions for police officers have spoken out about the Prime Minister's statement regarding the amnesty for Covid-19 breaches. In a highly controversial move, Prime Minister Robert Abela has…

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Malta: More establishments will open from Friday 5 June

Tomorrow, Monday 1 June, a reduction of further measures will be announced which will be released with effect from Friday 5 June, will see many establishments and entities that have…

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Malta: Two new cases of COVID-19 in Malta, another 11 patients recover

Two new cases of coronavirus have been reported today after 1,374 swab tests were carried out over the past 24 hours. According to the latest update posted on Facebook by…

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Malta: Gauci praises ‘responsible’ Malta after second day of no COVID-19 cases

Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci has lauded the "responsibility and discipline" of the people after a second day this week without any new cases of COVID-19. Source: Times of…

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Malta: Eighth victim of Coronavirus in Malta is 56-year-old man

The eighth victim of the Coronavirus in Malta is a 56-year-old man who had various chronic conditions. Source: TVM Updated 15:45pm

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Malta: Four new cases of Covid-19, 10 others recover

Confirmation of four new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, after 1,137 swab tests were carried out. Source: TVM Updated 17:15pm

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Malta: 91% of wage supplement applications processed

91% of wage supplement applications have been processed and executed, Economy Minister Silvio Schembri announced in a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Malta Enterprise Chairman Kurt Farrugia addressed the press…

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Malta: New COVID-19 case in Malta, six persons recovered

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci stated that during 1,247 swab tests carried out in the past 24 hours, only one case resulted positive. She said that another six persons recovered…

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Malta: ‘Go get tested,’ Charmaine Gauci tells Floriana FC fans after celebrations

The health authorities were “shocked and worried” when they were alerted to celebrations by Floriana FC fans on Monday evening, Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci told Times of Malta. Source: Times…

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Malta: One new Coronavirus case in Malta; 9 more people recover

Another person has tested positive for Coronavirus in Malta while another 9 have been added to the list of recovered patients. Source: TVM Updated 16:05pm

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Malta: Workers from the Cleansing Department started cleaning and disinfecting local beaches

Early today morning, workers from the Cleansing Department started cleaning and disinfecting beaches across Malta and Gozo. These works are being carried out to prepare beaches for a substantial amount…

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Malta: Childcare centres and Skolasajf to open soon, Prime Minister says

Childcare centres and SkolaSajf will open soon, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Sunday morning. Speaking during a One TV interview, Abela said the Maltese and Gozitan people are committed…

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Malta: One new case of Covid-19 in Malta, three others recover

The health authorities have announced that one new case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in Malta after 1,301 swab tests were carried out. It was also stated that three other…

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Johnson resists calls to sack advisor Cummings after breaking lockdown rules

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resisted calls on Saturday from opposition parties to sack senior adviser Dominic Cummings after he travelled 400 km (250 miles) to northern England while his…

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Malta: Healthcare worker in Covid-19 testing centres resulted positive to virus

Friday’s positive results from Covid-19 tests also showed that a healthcare worker, who works at the Covid Swabbing Centres, had resulted positive. A statement issued by the Public Health Superintendent…

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Malta: Restaurants and hairdressers re-open after 9-week lockdown

As from today restaurants, hairdressers, barbershops, nail and beauty salons can re-open as announced early this week by Prime Minister Robert Abela after having closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.…

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Malta: One new Covid-19 case in Malta, another person recovered

One new Covid-19 case was confirmed today following 1,560 tests carried out on Thursday. Yesterday, 15 new cases were registered. During today’s update on the situation, Public Health Superintendent Prof.…

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Malta: Second wave of COVID-19 infections is with us, healthcare workers’ unions warn

Malta is experiencing a second wave of COVID-19 infections, unions representing healthcare workers warn as they call for the postponement of tomorrow’s reopening of outlets. The Medical Association of Malta,…

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Malta: 15 new cases of COVID-19, three others recover

For the second consecutive day, Malta has registered 15 new cases of Covid-19. This emerged after 1,358 swab tests were carried out. This brings the total number of swab tests…

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Malta: Maltese frontliner who lost her surgeon husband to Coronavirus nominated for European prize

The wife of Maltese doctor Aaron Casha, who died last week of Coronavirus, has been nominated for the European Citizen’s prize on behalf of all Maltese Covid19 frontliners. The nomination…

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Malta: 15 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, five others recover

Confirmation today of 15 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, after 1,670 swabs were carried out. This after 11 other cases were confirmed yesterday. During today’s medical bulletin, Public Health…

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Malta: 11 new cases of coronavirus in Malta – four others recover

Eleven new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Malta, and four others have recovered from the virus. This brings the total number up to 103 active cases, with 460…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Tuesday 19th May 2020

Update 1600 The President of Malta, Dr, George Vella held a meeting with the highest authorities of the Health Sector in Malta. The delegation was led by the Deputy Prime…

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UK’s Covid-19 toll reaches 43,000 as more questions asked on Govt’s handling of crisis

The United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll has reached nearly 43,000, underlining the country's status as the worst-hit in Europe and raising more questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson's handling of…

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Malta: Novartis Pharma Services donates €50,000 to the Food Aid Project

In a socially responsible cause during the COVID-19 crisis, Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Malta, a pharmaceutical company, announced that it donated €50,000 to the Malta Trust Foundation, in aid of…

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Malta: PM Abela putting economic interests before health – MAM

The Medical Association of Malta expressed its preoccupation and its serious concern by a high stakes and high risk decision taken by the prime minister on Sunday, saying the Prime…

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Malta: 5 more Covid-19 cases, 2 other recoveries

5 new cases of Coronavirus were today confirmed in Malta after a total of 1,017 swab tests were carried out yesterday. During today’s medical briefing, Superintendent of Health Charmaine Gauci…

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“Now I show my scars with pride. They are a sign of what I’ve been through” – Gianluca Vialli on his battle with cancer and living with Covid-19

Gianluca Vialli's book Goals has been released in the UK. Its release has given an opportunity to the Italian footballer to speak to British Media about his ordeal fighting cancer…

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Malta: PM’s bickering with Fearne risks undoing health authorities’ progress in COVID-19, Delia says

Opposition leader Adrian Delia has called out Prime Minister Robert Abela over undermining the work done by health minister Chris Fearne. The PN leader, who was speaking on party television…

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Malta: Seven new cases of Coronavirus in Malta – four others have recovered

Seven new cases of coronavirus have been identified in Malta, and another four patients have now recovered from the virus. A total of 1,429 swab tests were carried out yesterday,…

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