CoVid19

No-Deal Brexit gets more real as discussions stall amid Covid-19 emergency

The long winding road to Brexit got bumpier during this week. While as Euronews points out, "the EU-UK trade talks were never going to be plain sailing", COVID-19 complicated matters. As the June…

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Malta: Health authorities in three-week assessment of decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions

Health authorities will be assessing Malta’s COVID-19 situation over the span of three weeks in order to evaluate the impact of a decision to ease restrictions. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine…

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Malta: Ten new cases of COVID-19 in Malta, five others recover

Ten new cases which have tested positive for Covid-19 have been confirmed today, as a result of 1,500 tests carried out yesterday. During today’s medical bulletin, Public Health Superintendent Professor…

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Malta: 7,617 people received more than €1,155 each in aid during the pandemic

7,617 people received more then one thousand one hundred and fifty-five euro (€1,155) each in payment benefits which are being disbursed to people affected from this pandemic. Eight hundred and…

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Malta: ‘We cannot remain tied to COVID-19…we need to think ahead’ – Economy Minister

The country needs to start looking beyond the coronavirus pandemic that has brought the world to its knees, Economy Minister Silvio Schembri said on Thursday. In comments during a press…

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Malta: 14 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, seven others recover

14 new cases which have resulted positive for Covid-19 have been confirmed today after 1,321 swab tests were carried out yesterday. During today’s medical bulletin, Public Health Superintendent Professor Charmaine…

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Malta: SME Chamber proposals to re-ignite Maltese economy presented to government

The Malta Chamber of SMEs has presented a list or proposals which it deems necessary for the economy to be re-ignited after the Coronavirus pandemic. Source: The Malta Independent Updated…

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Malta: Two new cases of coronavirus in Malta – two others recover

Two new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Malta, and it was also announced that two other persons have recovered. During today’s media conference Public Health Superintendent Professor Charmaine…

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Malta: 53-year-old man is the sixth victim of Coronavirus in Malta

Last night, a 53-year old man died with Covid-19. The man was a patient at Mater Dei Hospital, and had a number of other chronic medical conditions. Source: Net News…

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Malta: Three new Covid-19 cases; elderly patient discharged from ITU

There are three new confirmed cases of Covid-19, but no confirmation of any further recoveries although the number of recoveries is now 434. During today’s medical bulletin, the Superintendent for…

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Malta: Seven new COVID-19 cases, one new recovery

Malta registered seven new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci said. 778 swab tests were carried out in the last 24 hours, with Malta now having…

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Malta: 2 healthcare workers among 6 new coronavirus cases

Two healthcare workers were among six patients who tested positive for coronavirus after 1,120 swab tests were carried out overnight, the Superintendent of Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci announced on…

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Malta: Six new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, six others recover

Six new cases have been confirmed as positive for Covid-19, whilst another six patients have recovered. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci stated during today’s medical bulletin that the new cases…

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The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases reaches four million globally

According to the John Hopkins University, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 have reached four million globally. Total recorded deaths are more than 279,300. The US has been the worst-affected country…

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EU to push for state guarantees for travel vouchers instead of cash refunds

The European Commission will tell countries in the European Union to provide state guarantees for travel vouchers during the coronavirus pandemic, if they prefer people to accept the vouchers instead…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Sunday 10th May 2020

Updated 1301 Easing of further restrictions imminent - PM Abela Prime Minister Robert Abela said earlier today on One Television that easing of further social restrictive measure is imminent, with…

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Malta: New Coronavirus case in Malta – 8 others recovered

A 34-year old Spanish man is the only person who resulted positive from the 1,006 swab tests carried out on Friday. On a positive note, Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci…

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Malta: Govt reduced VAT on facemasks and face shields to 5%

The VAT charged on face masks and face shields will go down from 18% to 5%. This was announced by the Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses Silvio…

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Foreign predatory buying of EU crucial industries

by Claire Hollier Considering the current economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are signs of increased concern that European companies, notably those in critical sectors, are increasingly vulnerable…

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Malta: Malta’s coronavirus aid package is most generous in the world, study finds

Malta’s fiscal response to the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus is the most generous globally, an analysis carried out by a Columbia economics professor shows. With Malta’s spending equating…

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Malta: Three new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, six others recover

Three new cases have been confirmed as positive for Covid-19, whilst another six cases have recovered. During today’s medical bulletin, Public Health Superintendent Professor Charmaine Gauci stated that the new…

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Coronavirus and its impact on sports

Major sports events around the world that are in the process of re-starting or have been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Football * The German Bundesliga season will restart…

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Malta: Two new cases of COVID-19 in Malta, six other persons recover

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci has confirmed two new cases of Covid-19 in Malta. These cases emerged after 1,022 swab tests were carried out yesterday. This pushes the total number…

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Malta: 200 protective face masks donated to Dar Merħba Bik

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Governance, Edward Zammit Lews, distributed 200 protective face masks to Dar Merħba Bik in Balzan. Source: ONE News Updated 15:20

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Malta: Public remains cautious

Today marks the third day from when commercial establishments and certain shops re-opened their doors, with a lot of shops still choosing to remain closed. This goes to show that…

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Malta: Two new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, four other cases recover

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci has confirmed that two new cases of Covid-19 in Malta have been identified. These cases emerged after 1,392 swab tests were carried out yesterday. This…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Wednesday 6th May 2020

In her daily briefing, Prof Charmaine Gauci said that out of 1,392 tests, two new positive cases were identified, taking Malta's count to 482. Four persons have recovered, meaning that…

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Malta: Maltese elderly man dies – 2 new Covid-19 cases in Malta

An 81-year old Maltese man died during last night while tests carried out on the man showed he was positive to the virus. He is the fifth Covid-19 victim in…

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Malta: Certain retail shops decide to remain closed

Although shops and commercial establishments opened on Monday, many owners still decided not to open...or to open with reduced hours. The retail shops which opened include clothing and shoe shops,…

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Malta: 3 new Covid-19 cases confirmed; 7 more recovered

Today, a further three cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Malta, after 731 tests were carried out. All three people who tested positive had symptoms and called 111 for a…

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Malta: Nine new cases of COVID-19 in Malta, 13 other cases recover

Nine new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed today in Malta after 1,071 tests were made. During Sunday’s medical bulletin, Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci also announced that 13 other…

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Malta: Stronger appeal to set a clear economic plan for after the pandemic

On Saturday morning, Solidarjetà Ħaddiema Partit Nazzjonalista, organised a conference on NET FM as part of its activities related to Labor Day. Due to this conference, the Nationalist Party is…

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Malta: Coronavirus vaccine will be administered for free to the nation when available

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health, Chris Fearne, announced that when the vaccine for the Coronavirus will be available on the market to the Government, the intentions are to…

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Malta: One new Covid-19 case confirmed, 12 others recovered

A single new case of Covid-19 was confirmed today in Malta after 944 swab tests were carried out. Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci said that another 12 persons have recovered from…

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Malta: Some shops to reopen on Monday as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Some non-essential shops will reopen from Monday, the government has announced as part of a partial relaxation of Malta's COVID-19 measures. Certain health services will also resume, travel to Gozo…

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Malta: Malta under COVID-19 cannot function without lowest-paid, essential workers – Graffitti

The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that workers with the lowest salaries – health workers, cleaning personnel, waste collectors, drivers and persons involved in food distribution – are in…

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Malta: Two new Covid-19 cases confirmed, 12 other persons recovered

Two new Covid-19 cases were confirmed today in Malta after 1,253 swab tests, bringing the total number of positive persons to 455. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci said that twelve…

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Trump claims to have evidence that Covid-19 originated at a Chinese Laboratory

US President Donald Trump claims to have seen evidence that coronavirus originated at a Chinese research laboratory. Asked on Thursday if he had seen information that gave him a “high degree…

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Malta: Risk for hundreds of employees

The maritime industry of Malta is an industry with a large local contribution. A sector that includes 11,500 employees, working directly within this industry. It is for this reason which…

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Malta: Two new Covid-19 cases confirmed, 12 other persons recovered

Two new Covid-19 cases were confirmed today in Malta after 1,253 swab tests, bringing the total number of positive persons to 455. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci said that twelve…

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Malta: 80% of IIP income diverted to public finances to cushion COVID-19 blow

Four-fifths of income from Malta’s cash-for-passports scheme is going into the government’s account to cushion the economic blow of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a temporary measure, Finance Minister Edward…

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Malta: Five new cases of COVID-19 in Malta – and another 36 persons recover

Five persons have been confirmed as new Covid-19 cases. This after 1,207 swab tests were carried out yesterday. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci stated this pushes up the total of…

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10th Vatican employee tests positive for coronavirus

A 10th Vatican employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the head of the Holy See press office Matteo Bruni said Tuesday. Bruni said the employee started showing symptoms in…

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Malta: 91% of companies have retained their employees – MEA study

91% of the companies that participated in a survey conducted by the Malta Employers Association (MEA), have declared that they have not fired any employees as a result of the…

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Malta: The ‘new normal’ scenarios coronavirus exit planners are considering

Restaurant tables a ‘safe’ distance apart, reduced headcounts at nightclubs and limited classroom sizes. These are some of the measures being considered by a small team of government ministers and…

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Malta: Eight new cases of Covid-19 – and 17 others recover

In the wake of Sunday’s announcement that for the first time ever, there had not been any new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, eight cases have been confirmed today, and…

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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Tuesday 28th April 2020

Updated 1240 In today's daily briefing, Prof Charmaine Gauci said that 1072 tests were carried out yesterday, resulting in eight new positive cases. Five of these cases were identified from…

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Malta: The 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory coming to a bench near you

Facebook has been removing posts falsely claiming that 5G technology causes COVID-19, but this has not stopped conspiracy theorists from putting up posters in Birżebbuġa warning that the pandemic is…

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Malta: Covid-19 – We could be in for a second wave

During today’s press briefing on Covid-19, TVM asked Professor Gauci whether our country could experience what is called ‘the second wave’. Professor Gauci said that the size of the wave…

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Malta: COVID-19: 2 new positive cases; 4 people cured

Two new positive cases out of 700 tests tested positive in the past 24hours, reaching a total of 450 cases. This while two children under the age of 9 have…

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Malta: Measures to be revised over the coming days

During a press conference, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne, stated that the current measures which are currently in place, will be revised over the coming days. The Minister for Health…

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Malta: Economic success shouldn’t be measured on GDP alone, Delia says

Partit Nazzjonalista leader Adrian Delia said that economic success should not be measured on GDP alone during an interview on the party’s station. Delia highlighted that the quality of life…

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Malta: For the first time, no new Covid-19 case registered in Malta

Addressing a press conference this morning, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced that no new Covid-19 case was registered in Malta today. This is the first time since the first…

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Canadian post Covid-19 economic plans not based on immunity of infected people

Plans underway to restart the economies of Canadian provinces do not depend on presuming people who become infected with coronavirus develop immunity to it, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said…

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Malta: The fourth victim of Covid-19 in Malta

A 96-year-old woman is the fourth victim of Covid-19. This was confirmed early this morning by health authorities. The elderly woman who was being treated at Mater Dei Hospital suffered…

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Malta: One new case of Covid-19, 26 other persons cured

A new case of Covid-19 in Malta was confirmed today following 559 swab tests, bringing the total of positive persons to 448. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci said today that…

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Malta: Contact-tracing apps could be our Orwellian nightmare, says expert

Various European countries are developing contact tracing applications for smartphones to slow the spread of COVID-19. The concept is relatively simple. The contact tracing apps will identify and alert people…

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