5-day quarantine for primary COVID-19 contact as of February 21; to be scrapped as of March 7

Feb 17 2022

In his most recent address, Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne revealed that quarantine for valid vaccine certificate holders coming into primary contact with COVID-19 cases will be reduced to five days, upon presentation of a negative test at the end of the 5-day period.

If the situation remains stable as it currently is Fearne stated that as of March 7, valid vaccine certificate holders who come into primary contact with COVID cases will not have to quarantine.

These rules apply to contacts who are not in the same household. In that regard, valid vaccine holders who come into primary contact within the same household will see their quarantine reduced from 10 to 7 days, requiring presentation of a negative test after the stipulated period.

Fearne revealed that further amendments are to be made in the coming weeks.

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Drunk driver to pay €7,481 after crashing into 5 cars

Feb 17 2022

Malta’s Court of Appeals has accepted the appeal of an insurance company and condemned Grezju Abela to a fine of €7,481 to cover the damages caused after the driver crashed into five cars whilst under the influence of alcohol.

The case dates back to August 2015, where Abela was involved in the incident in Triq It-Turisti, St. Paul’s Bay. The driver was insured by Elmo Insurance Limited. Last November, the Court of Magistrates did not approve the amount previous requested to cover damages, which led the company to submit another appeal.

The Court of Appeals, presided by Judge Lawrence Mintoff, stated that Abela failed to acknowledge the request, stating that the driver’s silence can be considered as an admission of guilty. Judge Mintoff outlined that the company presented enough proof of the damages cause by the incident. He went on to state that Abela’s breathalyser test showed to have double the allowed limit, also revealing that he failed the sign the test results.

Thus, Abela must pay for all damage costs not covered by the insurance company.

What do you make of this?

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January 2022 is officially the coldest January in the past three years

Feb 17 2022

January has always been associated with the turn of the year and absolutely freezing weather, but this year’s January seems to have over-performed.

According to statistics published by the Meteorological Office within the Malta International Airport, January 2022 was considerably colder than usual, registering temperatures as low as 4.3 degrees celsius. This makes last January the coldest one within the past three years, with temperatures reaching highs of 18 degrees celsius.

January 7th was also registered as the darkest day of the month, due to a lack of sunlight. That said, January was generally sunnier that usual compared to others, with 197 hours of sunlight.

Did you manage to handle January’s cold weather?

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Domestica’s kitchen collections are everything you could want in a kitchen at remarkable prices!

Feb 17 2022

There was a time when the kitchen was simply considered a utility, a service area purposely separated from the house’s social areas. Fast forward to 2022 and the kitchen is the beating heart of every single home; a place where loved ones come together, break bread and regroup after a hard day’s work. The kitchen is a reflection of our everyday lives and whether you enjoy cooking or not, it should be well-equipped, welcoming and absolutely stunning.

That said, if you’re looking to create the kitchen of your dreams, Domestica is the place for you! The local furniture business was established in 1969 and have become known across the nation for their high-quality, durable and custom-made furniture. Domestica’s 2 main kitchen brands, Pedini and Vama, come from Italy but offer kitchen-seekers the option of having their space manufactured locally, with the possibility of customisation to accommodate whatever layout the client requires.

During Kitchens Month, they are offering special discounts on both kitchens and appliances! That means that you can bag a gorgeous kitchen and pair it with tops ranging from granite to marble, quartz and so much more. Kitchens are also available in over 400 RAL colours and various wood finishes, with the possibility of choosing from over 400 RAL colours and wood finishes.

While it may seem like a lot to take in, rest assured that the brand’s stupendous team of architects and interior designers have got you sorted on whatever kitchen and design you may require.

To recap, Domestica are offering custom-made kitchens at great prices and customer service which is unmatched, so if you’re looking for your dream kitchen without wanting to break the bank, visit their showroom in Valley Road Birkirkara and take a look for yourself!

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