2,227 COVID-19 cases related to schools since October

Feb 16 2021

Since the opening of school in October 2020 until the 11th of February 2021, 2,227 COVID-19 cases were investigated in childcare centres, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools and also post-secondary entities.

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne stated during a parliamentary session that when a schools contact tracing team is informed about a positive case, the measures are followed accordingly.

Parents are informed on the same day or the day after and tests and quarantine regulations are followed normally.

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Temperatures are still cold today; but they are slightly higher than yesterday

Feb 16 2021

Yesterday was marked as the coldest day of the year so far, with temperatures nearing close to zero in certain areas of Malta.

Temperatures today, however, are slightly higher than they were yesterday. According to the Malta Internation Office Meteorological Office, temperatures today will range between 8 degrees Celcius and 13 degrees Celcius.

The weather is expected to be mostly sunny with some light to moderate winds.

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As of next Saturday, you can taste the products of the renowned prison bakery

Feb 16 2021

As of next Saturday and every weekend during Lent, the Maltese public can once again taste the popular bread of the Kordin prison bakery.

The bakery is famous for its ‘apostles ring-cakes’ which they make every year during Lent. They also make products such as Maltese bread and ring cakes.

The bakery was inaugurated 44 years ago and it is used to make bread for the inmates and staff while training inmates who want to learn a trade during their prison sentence. At present, 10 inmates work in the bakery daily.

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Man grievously injured after falling off motorbike in Xemxija

Feb 16 2021

A 21-year-old man from Paola was grievously injured yesterday evening in Xemxija after falling off his motorbike (SYM Symphony) while driving.

The accident took place at around 8 PM Monday evening at the Xemxija Olympic Garden.

Police investigations are still underway.

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