fbpx

43 COVID-19 cases registered with 80 recoveries

54 COVID-19 cases registered with 57 recoveries
Aug 16 2021 Share

Malta has registered 43 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 2,822 swab tests, while 80 patients have recovered. 1 death was registered in the past 24 hours. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Sunday 16th August 2021, 784,729 vaccine doses were administered of which 407,985 were 1st doses. 404,760 people are currently fully vaccinated. 

To date, Malta has registered 35,380 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 33,944 have recovered, 431 died and 609 are still active.

Mater Dei Hospital is currently treating a total of 43 COVID-19 positive patients, five of whom are in the ITU. The average age of yesterday’s cases was 37.

#MaltaDaily

WATCH: Graffiti artist Banksy strikes again around British coastal towns

WATCH: Graffiti artist Banksy strikes again around British coastal towns
Aug 16 2021 Share

As beautiful graffiti artworks appear across British coastal communities, anonymous artist Banksy has confirmed himself to be behind the ‘tags and burns’. Banksy posted to Instagram a video titled ‘A Great British Spraycation’ as he tours several towns in his camper van and armed with a cooler of paint cans. 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Banksy (@banksy)

With artworks showing everything from cute hermit crabs holding a ‘luxury rentals only’ sign to children sailing beside the caption ‘we’re all in the same boat’, the art is both aesthetically captivating and suggestive of what we’re all experiencing nowadays in the 21st century. 

Not all are captivated with the work, as some describe the artist’s work as mindless vandalism. As citizens look on with awe at the masterpieces, Banksy continues to capture the world’s attention with ever evocative works. His ‘Game Changer’ painting from earlier this year sold for $23.1 million as it honours UK healthcare workers. 

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: @banksy IG

Transport Malta states Marascala yacht marina plans ‘not final’ following backlash

Aug 16 2021 Share

Transport Malta have reportedly taken a step back from the Marsascala yacht marina following backlash towards the controversial plans from a significant number of parties.

The government body stated that, despite the impression given by some, the plans for not finalised and the ‘Pre-Qualification Questionnaire’ (PPQ) was solely an early-stage call for anyone expressing interest to develop the marina.

Il-vuċi tiegħek hija importanti. Grazzi lir-residenti, lill-Kunsill u lill-NGOs. Il-pressjoni pubblika diġà ħalliet…

Posted by Bernard Grech on Sunday, 15 August 2021

Opposition leader Bernard Grech praised the pressure made by residents, the local council and NGOs and stated that the Nationalist party will make an effort to consult residents and keep the environment in mind when considering any investments into the village.

The statement went on to say that the decision for a Marascala marina was taken back in 2006, with a local plan through policy SMMS 04.

⚠️ It-tidwir bil-kliem ta’ Transport Malta ma jimpressjonana xejn (https://bit.ly/37JjHW3). Il-pjan għall-Yacht Marina…

Posted by Moviment Graffitti on Sunday, 15 August 2021

The marina story was met with backlash from various parties, with Moviment Graffitti saying that it would “suffocate the bay” and Marsascala council minority leader John Baptist Camilleri calling the marina development “suicide” for the seaside village.

#MaltaDaily

Watch: Football fans are back!

Aug 16 2021 Share

This weekend English football returned to normality as stadiums could be filled up once again. Fans from all around the country were seen in stadiums whether it was Brentford’s 17,250-seater stadium or Manchester United’s Old Trafford where up to 76,000 people can get in.

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Manchester United (@manchesterunited)

  Many games took place but some were more special than others. This match week marked Brentford’s return to top flight football. Their last game in England’s highest division was on the 26th of May 1947, so it was nice to see Brentford play and beat Arsenal at their new ground in their first ever Premier League game. The Bee’s fans couldn’t stop singing and celebrating, one moment of coach Thomas Frank celebrating with a young fan went viral.

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by The92Bible ⚽️ (@the92bible)

Manchester United fans also had a warm welcome, as a crowd of 72,000 watched the Red Devils dismantle their old rivals Leeds 5-1.  United fans weren’t the only happy fan base, as Totthenham’s incredible atmosphere resulted in a narrow 1-0 victory over champions Manchester City.

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Tottenham Hotspur (@spursofficial)

After nearly two years of staying inside, it is nice to see things slowly get back to normal. Football fans in England and beyond will be thankful that they are back.

#MaltaDaily