Public Health

Italy battles two weather extremes: scorching heat in Sicily, deadly storms in the north

Italy expanded its highest-level heat alerts on Thursday as a prolonged heatwave tightened its grip across much of the country, with Sicily expected to endure some of the most extreme…

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Europe may face ‘more deadly weeks’ as new heatwave builds, WHO warns

The World Health Organization warned that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” ahead, with another intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic. Here are more details: Temperatures in Portugal and ‌southern…

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At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring ‌across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could…

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Eastern U.S. hit by historic heatwave ahead of July 4 holiday

Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern U.S. from the Midwest on Wednesday, putting tens of millions of people under heat warnings expected to last into the July 4 holiday ‌weekend,…

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Europe faces growing synthetic opioids risks as drug market evolves, EU agency warns

Europe's illicit drug market is undergoing a rapid shift, with synthetic opioids emerging as a concern, although the region still experiences far fewer fatal overdoses than North America, the European…

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What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an ‌Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international concern. The WHO said…

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Deal on tackling EU shortages of essential medicines

Early on Tuesday morning, European Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on new rules seeking to ensure a high level of public health protection for EU citizens by…

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Hantavirus: American CDC says risk to public ‘very low’

The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) said it was closely monitoring American passengers aboard the MV Hondius but added that the hantavirus outbreak posed a "very low" risk to…

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CDU/CSU calls for cannabis rethink 2 years in

Government ministers from Germany's conservative CDU and CSU parties on Wednesday called for changes to the 2024 partial legalization of cannabis introduced by the previous more left-leaning coalition government. They…

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Global warming reaches 1.4C after third-hottest year on record

The world is rapidly closing in on the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming limit that serves as a threshold for ever more dangerous climate change, European scientists have warned. Average global…

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€9.4 billion budget needed for new EU health programme

To fill gaps exposed by COVID-19 and ensure that health systems can face future threats to public health, an ambitious EU health programme is needed, say MEPs. On Wednesday, the…

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Malta: At least 21 COVID-19 patients part of Marsa Junction outbreak

At least 21 COVID-19 patients are part of a cluster of construction workers involved in the Marsa Junction project, Times of Malta is informed. Source: Times of Malta Updated 1545pm

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Malta: Masks are to be worn outside of the classroom

At a news conference Wednesday afternoon the Superintendent of Public Health, Professor Charmaine Gauci announced that guidelines for the opening of schools will be published. Source: One News Updated: 1630pm

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Malta: 37 new cases of COVID-19 registered overnight

37 new cases of COVID-19 have been registered overnight, according to the latest figures released by the Health Ministry. Source: Malta Today Updated 1550pm

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Malta: Covid-19: 38 new cases in Malta – 52 persons recover

38 new Covid-19 cases emerged in Malta during the past 24 hours following 2,048 swab tests. Source: TVM Updated 17:15pm

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Malta: COVID-19 situation still under control, PM says

Prime Minister Robert Abela has insisted that despite the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, the virus’ situation in Malta is still under control.Source: Malta Today Updated 16:30pm

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Malta: 35 new cases of COVID-19 in Malta, 33 new recoveries

35 new cases of Coronavirus have been identified in Malta during the past 24 hours after 2,173 swab tests were carried out.Source: TVM Updated 1640pm

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Malta: Majority of people demanding political responsibility

54 percent of the Maltese and Gozitan people believe that political responsibility should be taken for the current situation of Coronavirus in our countrySource: Net News Updated 1645pm

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Malta: 72-year-old man is the tenth victim of Covid-19 in Malta

The number of patients who have died of Covid-19 in Malta has now gone up to 10 as the Ministry of Health confirmed that a 72-yer-old man has died after…

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Malta: 47 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta – another 18 recover

The Health Ministry has confirmed that another 47 new cases of Covid-19 have been identified in Malta, whilst 18 other persons have recovered. Source: TVM Updated 16:20pm

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Malta: COVID-19: Clubs, bars and discos to close from Wednesday

Clubs, bars and discos will close from Wednesday and only those with restaurants will remain open, Health Minister Chris Fearne said. Source: Malta Today Updated 15:20pm

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Malta: Enforcement and discipline is crucial to keep COVID-19 under control – MAM president

The new measures announced on Monday are not very different from what the Medical Association of Malta (MUM) had been proposing, however enforcement and discipline is “absolutely crucial” for these measures to work, MAM…

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Malta: 72 new Covid-19 cases, 20 persons recover

Health authorities said that 72 new Covid-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours among 2,435 swab tests.Source: TVM Updated: 15:00pm

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Malta: Bars, discos and nightclubs must now follow rules restricting mass events

Bars, nightclubs and discos must now follow social distancing rules that apply to organised mass events, according to a new legal notice amending the Public Health Act. Source: Times of…

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Malta: New long-term protocols for the elderly and people with disabilities to be announced

In the coming days, various long-term precautionary protocols will be announced with the aim of protecting the elderly and people with disabilities in the various homes and residences around Malta.…

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Malta: Fifth swabbing centre opens in Qormi

The fifth swabbing centre has just opened in St. Thomas Hospital in Qormi. This complements the swabbing centres in Luqa, Pembroke, Mater Dei Hospital and the Gozo General Hospital. This…

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Malta: Malta to start testing some passengers arriving from high-risk countries

Passengers arriving from countries and or cities considered to be high-risk COVID-19 areas will have to present a certificate stating that in the last 48 they tested negative for the…

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Malta: Tourism authority finds 12 establishments in breach of COVID-19 protocols

Twelve establishments have been found in breach of published COVID-19 protocols and will be subject to legal action, the Malta Tourism Authority said. Source: Times of Malta Updated: 15:00pm

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Malta: Weddings, cultural events, entertainment outlets inspected by tourism authority for compliance with COVID-19 measures

Tourism authority inspectors have found 12 outlets in breach of COVID-19 safety protocols and will be taking legal action against them, the regulator said. Source: Malta Today Updated: 15:00pm

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Malta: Covid-19: 2,100 calls for help; people with mental health issues ‘at risk’

As Malta is experiencing a rise of COVID-19 infections, it is inevitable that fear, panic and anxiety increase as well, the Alliance for Mental Health said in a statement. The COVID-19…

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Malta: 40 new cases of COVID-19 bring total active cases up to 351

40 new cases of COVID-19 have been registered overnight, according to figures released by the Health Ministry. Source: Malta Today Updated 15:50pm

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Malta: Fine for not wearing mask reduced to €50 upon admittance

Not wearing a mask while inside a retail outlet or while using public transport or the ferry as well inside the Malta International Airport will make one liable to a…

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Malta: Malta urges UK not to make rash decision on green list

Malta has urged the UK not to make a rash decision on removing countries from the green list of quarantine-free travel as it insists it is still safe for travellers…

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Malta: Case of Covid-19 at Simblija care home – visits have been stopped

A resident at the Simblija care home has tested positive for Covid-19. Source: TVM Updated 15:40pm

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Malta: Malta at risk of being removed from UK’s travel green list

Malta is reportedly at risk of being removed from the UK’s travel green list owing to the recent rise in cases of Covid-19. Source: The Malta Independent Updated 15:45pm

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Malta: 21 new COVID-19 cases in Malta

The number of active cases of Covid-19 has continued to increase. In the latest medical bulletin for the past 24 hours, covering up to 12 noon on Saturday, the health…

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Malta: Ten new cases of Covid-19 – six from St Venera feast

The Maltese health authorities have announced that another ten new cases of Covid-19 in Malta have been identified over the past 24 hours after 1,314 swab tests were held. Source:…

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Malta: The Ministry denies that there is a case of Covid-19 at the Qormi Summer School

The Ministry of Health rejects that UPE has stated that there is a positive case was registered at St. George's Summer School in Qormi Source: Net News Updated: 15:05pm

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Malta: 12 new COVID-19 cases, five linked to Santa Venera feast

Malta has recorded 12 new COVID-19 cases, including the first cluster that can be traced back to a village feast. Source: Malta Today Updated: 15:10pm

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Malta: Person tests positive for Covid-19 at Luqa’s Skolasajf

A staff member at Luqa’s Skolasajf (Summer School) has tested positive for Covid-19. The Superintendence of Public Health confirmed this case to TVM, and said that the person came into…

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Malta: Six new cases of COVID-19 in Malta

The number of active cases in Malta has gone up to 12 after it was announced that six new cases of Covid-19 have been identified. Source: TVM Updated 15:45pm

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Malta: Testing under way after new COVID-19 case attended ‘hotel takeover’ party

The latest COVID-19 patient attended a weekend-long party at a St Julian’s hotel, just days before testing positive on Wednesday. Source: Times of Malta Updated 17:15pm

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Malta: One new case of Covid-19 in Malta

One new case of the coronavirus has been registered in Malta over the last 24 hours after 1,114 swab tests were carried out. Source: TVM Updated 17:20pm

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Malta: One new COVID-19 case found

A new COVID-19 case was reported on Monday, with the health authorities describing the patient as a close contact of a previously known case. In total, 583 coronavirus tests were…

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Malta: 10 new ventilators bring Steward’s coronavirus-related investment up to €6m

Ten new units have brought the total number of ventilators in the Gozo General Hospital up to 25, as the total Covid-19 pandemic-related investment made by Steward Health Care Malta…

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Malta: Number of active Covid-19 cases in Malta now down to three – another person recovers and no new cases identified

The Health Authorities have announced that no new cases of Covid-19 in Malta have been identified over the past 24 hours after 930 swab tests were carried out Source: TVM…

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Malta: No new cases of COVID-19 in Malta

The morning of 16 July began with positive news as Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that, once again, there have been no new cases of COVID-19…

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Malta: No new Covid-19 cases in Malta

Seven coronavirus active cases remain in Malta after no new cases were registered during the past 24 hours following 742 swab tests. Source: TVM Updated 16:30pm

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Malta: Coronavirus: No new cases, as number of active cases drops to seven

No new Coronavirus cases were registered on Friday, while another two recoveries mean that Malta now only has seven active cases of the virus, health authorities have said. Source: The…

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Malta: New Covid-19 case registered in Malta, another person recovers

A new positive Covid-19 case was registered in Malta in the past 24 hours, following 930 swab tests. Source: TVM Updated 17:20pm

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Malta: New Covid-19 case registered in Malta, another person recovers

A new positive Covid-19 case was registered in Malta in the past 24 hours, following 930 swab tests. Source: TVM Updated 15:05pm

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Malta: No new cases of Covid-19 in Malta and another person recovers – over 100,000 tests carried out so far

No new cases have tested positive for Covid-19 over the past 24 hours after 771 swab tests were carried out. Source: TVM Updated 13:45pm

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Malta: The first imported case of Covid-19 on the first day the airport was opened

One new case of Covid-19 has been registered in the last few hours. It is an imported case, and is the first case recorded since the airport opened on July…

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Malta: Coronavirus: One new case, seven recover

One new case of Coronavirus was registered in Malta on Tuesday, while seven patients have recovered, the health authorities said. Source: The Malta Independent Updated 16:20pm

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Malta: No new Covid-19 cases for third day running

No new cases of Covid-19 have been reported for the third day running, though as generally happens during weekends, fewer swab tests were carried out than usual. Source: Newsbook Updated…

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Malta: No new COVID-19 cases, 3 recoveries in past 24 hours

Malta has registered no new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours and 3 people have recovered, according to official figures. Source: Malta Today Updated 17:10pm

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Malta: Use of masks & social distancing remains legally enforceable, says Chamber of Pharmacists

The Malta Chamber of Pharmacists is strongly recommending pharmacies to continue to adhere to its COVID-19 dispensing directives. Source: Newsbook Updated 17:20pm

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