166 COVID-19 cases registered with 25 recoveries

Jul 22 2021

Malta has registered 166 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 4,302 swab tests, while 25 patients have recovered. No deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Wednesday 21st July 2021, 733,736 vaccine doses were administered of which 389,025 were 1st doses. 362,923 people are currently fully vaccinated.

To date, Malta has registered 33,198 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 30,291 have recovered, 420 died and 2,487 are still active.

Mater Dei Hospital is currently treating a total of 17 COVID-19 positive patients, one of which is in the ITU. Of yesterday’s 199 reported cases, 149 were between ages of 10 to 39. The average age of yesterday’s cases was 28.

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Acclaimed Maltese Content Creator, Calvin Jurkovic, Secures Exclusive Collaboration with Prestigious Content House Defhouse

Jul 22 2021

Calvin Jurkovic, a celebrated Maltese content creator and producer, has made an extraordinary mark abroad, leaving an unforgettable impact in the industry. His undeniable talent and unwavering dedication have secured him an exclusive role as an in-house creative powerhouse, trusted by the prestigious Defhouse, a top-tier content house in Italy, and the esteemed media group WSC. Calvin’s exceptional portfolio features impressive collaborations with renowned luxury brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent, Tommy Hilfiger, Tods and many others, solidifying his unmatched presence in the realm of high-end content creation.

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Living along-side 8 talents boasting hundreds of thousands of combined followers, Jurkovic put in some major work to keep the creators’ socials active.

Producing and edited an endless stream of photo and video content, Jurkovic did not only work with creators like Alessia Lanza, Simone Berlini and Emily Pallini on the daily, but also worked with clients like adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ferrari, Guess Originals, Paco Robanne, Tods, Zalando and more.

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Furthermore, Calvin’s outstanding work has graced the pages of prestigious magazines and websites such as Fortune Italia, Vanity Fair, Netflix, Webboh, Zalando, and more. His artistry has captivated audiences across esteemed platforms, establishing him as a true luminary in the realm of premium content creation.

Calvin Jurkovic is part of a remarkable team of eight talented individuals, together boasting hundreds of thousands of followers. He works diligently to keep their social media accounts active and engaging. Calvin’s expertise ensures that the creators’ online presence shines brightly, captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impression. His skilful approach to content creation brings out the best in these celebrated personalities, making them stand out in the digital world.

Dealing with demanding creative minds and tight deadlines in today’s competitive media landscape is no easy task. So, major kudos to Calvin for rising to the occasion and excelling. His ability to handle all these challenges shows he’s a true expert in his field.

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More COVID-19 positive foreign students repatriated from Malta to France

Jul 22 2021

Malta prepares to fly COVID-19 positive foreign students back home on Thursday afternoon on a medical flight to France. Revealed by Times of Malta, the special Boeing 737 place will fly around 128 patients to France in order to let them recover in their home country. Chartered by the Malta Tourism Authority, the flight will be operated by ASL Airlines France which also specialises in sanitary and medical flights.

Aside from knowledge of this specific flight, there is currently no information on whether similar flights are being planned. An MTA spokesman reported that around 200 other students had already been repatriated in two flights Monday and Tuesday. These had tested negative for the virus however, despite some being in quarantine. The spokesperson was also not allowed to reveal the cost of the flights, stating that the information was commercially sensitive.

The spokesperson revealed that the students being repatriated who are positive will not be mixed on the medical aircraft with those who tested negative. More than 500 of the active cases in Malta are students having come to the island to learn English. The first 58 Italian students repatriated described their return home as the end of a nightmare. At least a quarter of the country’s active COVID-19 cases are among young students from abroad, with around 40% of those infected reportedly asymptotic.

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Photo Source: ASL Airlines France, Times of Malta

Bernard Grech ups Malta’s FATF white-listing 18 month target to 3 if PN is elected

Jul 22 2021

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech stated that, should the Nationalist Party win the next general election, Malta will be back on the white-list within a matter of just 90 days. After permanent secretary Alfred Camilleri, whose task it is to get Malta off the grey-list, released a statement claiming that Malta can get onto the white-list in 18 months, the Nationalist Party released a statement cutting the target to 3 months.

The PN warned that the Labour Party’s 18-month plan is too long for Malta, with Grech stating that Robert Abela does not have faith in his own government to ‘clean up our country’s reputation.’ The PN’s statement recalled the outcry to set up a National Task Force which involves experts and politicians alike to make the necessary changes.

The statement also says that the Nationalist Party will give the credibility which, according to the opposition, the Labour Party lacks. It claims that Prime Minister Robert Abela is not listening to the public’s cry, and that since he formed part of a cabinet led by a man voted to be the most corrupt politician in the world (referring to Joseph Muscat), Abela will simply ‘believe’ the grey-listing issue will fix itself.

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