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217 new emojis released for iOS 14.5

217 new emojis released for iOS 14.5
Apr 27 2021 Share

The iOS have added a whopping 217 new emojis as part of the latest iOS 14.5 beta. Ranging from exhaling faces to gender option emojis for people with beards, these emojis are now accessible on the iOS. The COVID-19 pandemic also had its effects on these emojis as the syringe emoji was changed from a blood infused syringe to a more vaccine looking jab.

Other emojis include a burning and a bandaged heart, women and men with beard, and around 200 emojis focused on inclusivity for different couples.

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COVID-19 infected Maltese man expected back from India on Wednesday

COVID-19 infected Maltese man expected back from India on Wednesday
Apr 27 2021 Share

After a 47-year-old man flew to India to adopt a girl, it was revealed that the man had contracted COVID-19 and is expected to be flown back on Wednesday. It is unknown if the man will be accompanied by his wife and daughter as he will be transported via an air ambulance to avoid spreading the virus. His wife also contracted the virus, with the status of the girl currently unknown.

The couple had travelled to India before the situation got worse, with oxygen supply dropping significantly and a variant totalling the number of cases and deaths daily. The man is currently recovering in a hospital outside New Delhi, but the Maltese High Commissioner for India Reuben Gauci could not provide further details due to confidentiality.

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UK removed from Malta’s COVID-19 red list

UK removed from Malta’s COVID-19 red list
Apr 27 2021 Share

Public health authorities have announced that the United Kingdom has been removed from Malta’s travelling red zone. Now placed on the amber list, travelling from the UK to Malta requires the traveller to present a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours before arrival. With this notice put into effect as of today Tuesday 27 April, those who do not present the test results will be tested on the island and may be subject to quarantine.

Minister for Tourism Clayton Bartolo stated earlier this month that bilateral talks between UK and Malta were taking place, considering a COVID-19 vaccine digital certificate in hopes of easing travel restrictions. With tourism set to restart on 1st of June 2021, the certificate would ease travel whilst ensuring safety for people from both countries.

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Photo Source: Clayton Bartolo FB, Engage Education

Man who vandalised 13 bus stops gets 32 month jail time

Man who vandalised 13 bus stops gets 32 month jail time
Apr 27 2021 Share

An Eritrean man, 31-years-old who vandalised 13 bus stops in a single night last October has been sentenced to 32 months in jail. Police were informed that a man was actively vandalising bus stops in Birkirkara late at night on 24th October. He was also accused of vandalising bus stops in other locations such as Marsa, Hamrun, San Pawl il-Bahar, Mellieha, Wied il-Ghajn and Hal Luqa.

Initially pleading not guilty for the charges, he admitted to the crimes yesterday in court. The damages amount up to €15,000. Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech also pointed out that the man did not show any signs of remorse for his act before issuing the 32 month jail sentence.

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Photo Source: A Piece of Travel