Malta has registered 48 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 2,036 swab tests, while 53 patients have recovered. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.
As of Thursday 8th April 2021, 232,335 vaccine doses were administered of which 65,205 were 2nd doses.
To date, Malta has registered 29,511 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 28,561 have recovered, 401 died and 549 are still active.
2021’s Michelin Guide Malta is finally out and two new restaurants have been granted the prestigious Michelin Star, bringing the total up to five.
The new Michelin-awarded guide are Bahia in Lija and ION – The Harbour in Valletta and have been hailed for their quality ingredients & produce and attention to detail and join the ranks of other One Star restaurants De Mondion, Noni & Under Grain.
Michelin Guide International Director Gwendal Poullennec expressed his sympathy towards the hospitality industry and those who faced difficulties during such trying times but also highlighted his pleasure in awarding two new stars and five Michelin ‘Plates’.
The restaurants which were awarded the ‘Plate’ were The Fork and Cork, Chophouse, Fernandõ Gastrotheque, Zest and Mezzodi – with Valletta’s Harbour Club, Noni, Briju, De Mondion & Tmun being hailed for the initiatives.
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Following interest from multiple giants in the music industry, local artist Destiny has locked in a deal with Sony Music for her Eurovision track ‘Je Me Casse’, which the company believes may be a potential Eurovision winner.
The artists’ management has stated that when a track experiences such widespread interest, it is normally a sign of worldwide appeal for both the track and the artist.
‘Je Me Casse’ has garnered over 3 million views on YouTube, more than half a million streams on Spotify and much more to come.
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As COVID-19 restrictions remain the same with regards to organised sports in Malta, the Malta Football Authority will determine whether or not Hamrun Spartans will be crowned champions later today.
The Premier League faced a premature end last season leaving Floriana F.C. season champions and after this year’s statute changes, the executive committee will confirm if the 75% of matches played will determine this year’s winners and relegated teams, where the Spartans may emerge champions.
On Monday, MFA President Bjorn Vassallo stated that Malta is the only country where sport has completely halted and damaged the livelihood of players and technical staff across the island.
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