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Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Sunday 5th April 2020

Updated 2005 Three other recoveries - Prof C Gauci Health Superintendent Prof Charmaine Gauci announced that three further persons have now recovered. There are in all five persons who have…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: Confirmation of 11 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, bringing up the total number of cases…

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Britain on Saturday reported record daily deaths from COVID-19 including a five-year-old child

Britain on Saturday reported a record 708 daily deaths from COVID-19, including a five-year-old child, who is thought to be the country's youngest victim. Data published this afternoon by the…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: Malta is monitoring the effectiveness of mandatory face mask use by the public in other countries…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

Both English papers’ Editorials define the decision to allow spring hunting as disgraceful, calling it as a sign of inequality among different sectors within our society. __ The Times of…

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New cases decline throughout Italy while more patients heal

The number of coronavirus-infected patients in Italy has risen to 83,049, an increase of 2,477 on yesterday. This number nonetheless represents a significant improvement since 2,937 people were tested positive…

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UK approaches 3,000-death mark

The UK has once again registered an increase in deaths exceeding that of the preceding day. 569 people lost their lives according to latest data, propelling the tally to just…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: Police assistance was called for late yesterday evening just outside the Public Broadcasting Services building in…

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Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Thursday 2nd April 2020

Updated 1344 Opposition Leader Adrian Delia insisted that Government should take over the three hospitals sold off to "criminals", which has resulted in these hospitals being abandoned for six whole…

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UK records highest daily rise in the number of deaths

563 people have died in one day the UK after testing positive for coronavirus - bringing the total number of deaths to 2,352. This was the highest daily rise in…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: A UK-based charity offering support to those living in countries with restrictive abortion laws has seen…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

Today's Editors appeal for social responsibility from all stakeholders during these challenging times. The Times focuses its Editorial on the role that can be played by banks during this…

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Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Wednesday 1st April 2020

Updated 1530 Opposition presents plan to reduce energy prices During a Press Conference at PN HQ this afternoon, the Nationalist Party once again called for a reduction of energy prices,…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: “COVID-19 almost killed me.” These were Matthias Kentzia’s first words, a young Maltese man who ended…

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Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Tuesday 31st March 2020

Updated 1811 Restrictions for Malta-Gozo travel Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri announced a number of restrictions for travelling between Malta and Gozo. It will only be possible, as from this Friday,…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: University engineers have developed a prototype that disinfects nine healthcare respirators at one go, a handy…

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Central Bank with new directives on cheques, cash withdrawals

Following the advice of national health authorities for persons to remain indoors as much as possible, the Central Bank of Malta has today issued a Directive on important measures concerning…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

Today’s editors share different insights relating to the current crisis, from health to education and law enforcement. One Editor also focuses on some positive lessons learnt during these challenging weeks.…

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Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Monday 30th March 2020

Update 2101 This evening Government sought Parliamentary approval authorising it to secure a 2 billion euro loan required to provide the necessary assistance related to the health and economic impact…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: Members of the public may now report to Police without the need of going to a…

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Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Sunday 29th March 2020

Updated 1232 Two new cases from a record 585 swabs Two new cases were identified from a record number of 585 swabs taken. Health Superintendent Prof Gauci re-iterated the fact…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: The country could have been brought to a standstill if the lockdown regulations had not been…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: Five new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine…

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Govt must support media as it has bigger role to play during crisis – Prof Azzopardi

Prof Andrew Azzopardi has urged Government to set up as soon as possible a financial package that can supports the media during this time of crisis. Prof Azzopardi argued that…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

Responsibility is the order of the day as the pandemic continues to spread. The Times of Malta notes that the business groups and trade unions generally welcomed, in tandem, the…

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Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Friday 27th March 2020

Update 1246 Persons living with vulnerable persons or over 65 year olds can apply for an exemption to feed animals. With regards to relatives living with these persons they should…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: The government should consider setting up temporary prisons to ease overcrowding at Corradino prison and the…

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Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Thursday 26th March 2020

Update 1726 Lockdown for persons aged 65+, pregnant women and people with particular conditions Deputy PM and Health Minister Chris Fearne announced two new measures to improve social distancing following…

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Prince Philip death rumours denied

Buckingham Palace has denied malicious rumours that Prince Philip, consort of Queen Elizabeth II, had died. A number of social media portals had speculated that the 98-year old royal had…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

The economic initiatives launched by Government attract diverse reactions although the general consensus seems to veer in the direction that more will eventually need to be done to avoid further…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: Confirmation of 19 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta, pushing up the number of persons who…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

Today's Editorials take a step back to reflect on the repercussions of the COVID-19 crisis, thinking about the present but also about life in the coming months. The Times of…

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Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Wednesday 25th March 2020

Update 1402 Opposition Leader Adrian Delia insisted that Government was reacting too late to developments related to the economic and health developments. Delia said that a number of companies had…

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Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Tuesday 24th March 2020

Update 2054 PM Robert Abela has announced a third set of economic set of measures after a number of constituted bodies as well as economists had expressed their dissatisfaction…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: Doctors, dentists, nurses and allied health professionals who would like to help out with COVID-19 related…

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Grim discovery in Spain – old people left to die in their beds

Soldiers have made a grim discovery in Spain, as they visited retirement homes to disinfect them following the outbreak of the coronavirus – finding a number of elderly people…

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Germany in economic blitz as its fights off pandemic impact

Since 2014, Germany has proudly resisted calls for additional expenditure to boost the economy, defending assiduously the famous Schwarze Null – the Black Zero: no budget should end up in…

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Up to 100,000 Spanish workers facing temporary layoffs

As the death count in Spain continues to spiral, workers, particularly those on temporary contracts, continue to suffer the brunt with 100,000 people facing losing jobs. Spain extended its state…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

Today's Editors share their views on the current crisis, repeat appeals for collaboration and stronger economic support. The Times of Malta looks again at the economic impact of the current…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: The Office of the Deputy PM and the Ministry of Health have provided further information about…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

Authorities are constantly in the news about their actions to contrast the health and economic impact. But the public have a significant role to play to ensure a rapid resolution…

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LiveUpdate: Covid19 Malta Bulletin – Monday 23rd March 2020

Update 2135 In a statement this evening, the Chamber of Commerce said that it was analysing the results of a survey conducted over the weekend with its members on the…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: All non-essential shops and services will be closed as of Monday morning and public gatherings will…

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Covid19 Bulletin Malta – Sunday 22nd March 2020

Update 2310 This is the list of shops/services that should remain closed 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝐚𝐭 𝟖𝐚𝐦, the closure of all shops whereby their principal business…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: The Malta Developers’ Association appointed Dr Marthese Portelli as the association’s director general. In a statement,…

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Covid-19 Malta Daily Bulletin – Saturday 21st March 2020

Update 12:34 Prof Gauci announced that nine new cases were reported, from 233 swabs taken. These concern six Maltese nationals, a British woman, a Somali and an Indian. Two of…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: Driving licenses which expire from March onwards will not be renewed for theretain time being, but…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

Two of today's Editorials analyse government's economic package, with the other two focusing on the required change in lifestyle imposed by the current situation. The Times of Malta’s Editorial looks…

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Covid19 Malta Bulletin – Friday 20th March 2020

Update 12:03 Prof Charmaine Gauci has announced the first case identified in Gozo amongst 11 new cases. Malta now has 64 cases of coronavirus-positive patients. Prof Gauci also said that…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: Confirmation of five new cases of Coronavirus in Malta, bringing the total number of infected patients…

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Covid19 Malta Bulletin – Thursday 19th March 2020

Updated 12:51 "You are in good hands, and our healthcare system is one of the best. Be strong." This was the key message delivered by President George Vella in to…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoints

The Times of Malta says that Malta must adopt any means, possibly even more drastic than our neighbours, to ensure that the very limited capacity we have to deal with…

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Covid19 Malta Bulletin – Wednesday 18th March 2020

Update 20:21 Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that Government has prepared a 1.8 billion euro package to support the economy, business and families. Government's priority is that no jobs were…

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Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup

Good evening, These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals: Economy Minister Silvio Schembri has apologised for a speech in parliament on Tuesday in which he…

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Eurovision cancelled in wake of coronavirus concerns

The popular Eurovision Song Context has been cancelled in the wake of recent developments related to the spread of the coronavirus. Malta was due to be represented by 17-year-old singer…

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#WeApplaud trends in France as population supports healthcare workers

COVID19: #Weapplaud trends in France as population supports healthcare workers As France edges perilously close to the 8,000th patient mark, placing the health care system under further stress, numerous hashtags…

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European airlines demand urgent assistance

As the travel industry comes to an almost complete halt, in view of current developments related to Covid19, European airlines are grounding their planes and counting their losses. As the…

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