350 container recycling machines to be distributed by end of 2021

May 18 2021

Malta’s Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning Aaron Farrugia announced that by the end of 2021 there will be around 350 recycling machines distributed around the island. These machines will be used to recycle drinking containers, with the Minister encouraging people to register in order for the system to start working effectively.

The system which rewards people with monetary incentives for returning plastic and metal containers was announced by the Environment Minister alongside MRA chief Executive Anthony Rizzo. Plans regarding construction waste will also be addressed in the coming weeks, along with an agreement concerning reconstituted stone.

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2 COVID-19 cases registered with 21 recoveries

May 18 2021

Malta has registered 2 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 1,693 swab tests, while 21 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 Tuesday 18th May 2021, 430,508 vaccine doses were administered of which 286,709 were 1st doses. 147,667 people are currently fully vaccinated.

To date, Malta has registered 30,486 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 29,941 have recovered, 417 died and 128 are still active.

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ESC Daily says Malta’s Destiny is a clear jury winner following amazing rehearsal

May 18 2021

Malta’s Eurovision 2021 ambassador Destiny Chukunyere has stuck out throughout the entire rehearsal process, with ESC Daily stating that she was a ‘clear winner in Jury Rehearsal Semi 1.’ The Jury were baffled with Destiny’s performance, with reports adding that the ‘Maltese delegation made her aware of the fact that this is when it matters most. As the song progresses, Destiny flows even more.’

Destiny was praised for being a prototype of a jury friendly performer through her big voice, strong vocal control and long list of talent shows. Showing through professionalism with a stunning performance, her rehearsal will be transitioning to the live and first semi-final tonight Tuesday 18th May 2021 in Rotterdam.

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Fake COVID-19 tests and vaccine market increasing

May 18 2021

Researchers have reported that a secret pandemic market which advertises fake vaccine and test certificates has grown in its reach. The market market these for as little as £25, employing more than 1,200 vendors worldwide and in the UK. People arriving from poorer countries and anti-vaxxers make up the majority of those buying these forgeries, especially following UK ministers announcing the return of overseas holidays.

MPs in UK were informed that at least 100 people were trying to enter the UK daily using these fake COVID-19 tests and certificates. Researchers based in Israel have found evidence of forgeries of NHS and CDC vaccine cards, a swell as fake test certificates which were all available on the dark web and even platforms such as WhatsApp.

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