Public Health

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: Malta managed to control the pandemic – Health Minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne said today that the country has managed to control the pandemic, while also saying that the R-factor of the virus now stands…

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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: 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: 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: Migrants stranded at sea for more than a month

More than 400 migrants are living aboard pleasure cruise vessels bobbing in the sea off Malta, many of them for weeks now. But for them, it's no pleasure, only uncertainty…

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Malta: No more press briefings from Professor Gauci

Professor Charmaine Gauci's regular medical press briefings are at an end. This was announced today during the Medical Bulletin. Source: Net News Updated 16:05pm

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Malta: The HomeHelp service amongst several others, have resumed and being provided to the community’s elderly

As of today, various services will be resumed in the community from Active Aging and Community Care. This was after consultation with the Public Health Authority, which gave clear instructions…

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Malta: MUMN says has no trust Prime Minister is following recommendations of Public Health

There is a small portion of the population who had no respect for the sacrifices being made and the Prime Minister decided to provide them with an amnesty, which is…

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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: 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: 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: Many services for the elderly in the community to resume on Monday

A number of services for the elderly in the community are set to resume as from Monday. After consulting the Public Health authorities, a number of active aging and community…

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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: ‘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: 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: MAM and UĦM – “The second wave is upon us”

"The second wave is upon us, and immediate and effective action is needed." This is according to a statement issued recently by the Association of Physicians and the UĦM Voice…

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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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Malta: Mater Dei is resuming its outpatient appointments

Mater Dei hospital has started increasing the number of outpatient cases it treats as part of efforts to resume some normal operations in the COVID-19 era, CEO Celia Falzon has…

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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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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: 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: 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: 3,000 free masks to be given to Gozitans who work in Malta

The Ministry for Gozo has started distributing the first 1,000 free masks to Gozitan workers to travel to Malta for work, both for those working with the public sector and…

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Malta: “We cannot take risks” – Prof. Charmaine Gauci

Prof. Gauci defends the decision to close the Courts. "If the positive cases increase and the situation gets out of hand, the Maltese Health Services will not be able to…

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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: Malta will let in 18 migrants; all will be placed under quarantine

Last night Malta coordinated a rescue operation to save 123 migrants who were on board 2 boats. According to government sources, the two boats were in Malta’s SAR zone. This…

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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: Two private companies donate 22,000 masks to residences hosting elderly, disabled people

Norwex and Corinthia Group, two private companies, have donated a total of 22,000 masks to be used in residences for the elderly and for persons with disability. This was announced…

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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: Extended family should not meet despite relaxed lockdown measures – Public Health Superintendent

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci insisted that despite the easing of restrictive measures by government, people should continue to respect social distancing measures. Source: Malta Today Updated 16:40pm

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Malta: Court registry to re-open; protective measures installed

Monday will see the re-opening of the Court registry, after it was shut down as a precaution to minimise the spread of the Coronavirus in Malta. The Justice Ministry has…

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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: 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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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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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: 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: One new case of Coronavirus in Malta – 204 have recovered

The number of infected persons who have recovered from Covid-19 has continued to increase. During her daily medical bulletin, Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci stated that another 39 persons have…

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Malta: 12 new Covid-19 cases in Malta, 24 other persons cured

12 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Malta. Addressing today’s press conference on the current situation, Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci said that another 24 persons are cured, aged…

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Malta: No other case has resulted positive at the Ħal Far open centre

Professor Charmaine Gauci has confirmed that no other case has resulted positive for Covid-19 at the Ħal Far open centre. The Superintendent stated that 20 swab tests were carried out…

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Malta: One case of Coronavirus…19 recover from Coronavirus

In recent hours, one new case of Coronavirus has emerged, while 19 others have recovered, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 118. Of these, 14 were men and…

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Malta: Hal Far migrant open centre quarantine extended

Migrants living at the Hal Far open centre will have to remain in quarantine for another 14 days when the current lockdown period ends on Sunday. The centre was placed…

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Malta: 24 of Malta’s COVID-19 patients infected from hospital

A total of 24 COVID-19 patients contracted the novel virus from hospital, newly-published data by the health authorities has revealed. The figures, compiled by the Superintendence of Public Health, provide…

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Malta: Six new Coronavirus cases in Malta – three from Ħal Far centre

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci has announced six new cases of the coronavirus in Malta, bring the total number up to 399. Of these, 44 persons have already recovered. During…

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TVM: 38 new cases of COVID-19 in Malta

Confirmation today of 38 new cases of Covid-19 in Malta. This was announced by Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci during today’s media conference. The total number of cases has…

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