78 COVID-19 cases registered with 204 recoveries

Aug 5 2021

Malta has registered 78 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 3,260 swab tests, while 204 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 Wednesday 4th August 2021, 767,831 vaccine doses were administered of which 402,373 were 1st doses. 389,610 people are currently fully vaccinated.

To date, Malta has registered 34,668 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 32,642 have recovered, 424 died and 1206 are still active.

Mater Dei Hospital is currently treating a total of 35 COVID-19 positive patients, 4 of whom are in the ITU. The average age of yesterday’s cases was 35. The registered fatality was an 88-year-old female who died while COVID-19 positive.

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Private meeting between Prime Minister and Daphne Caruana Galizia family following apology

Aug 5 2021

Prime Minister Robert Abela allegedly held a private meeting with the Caruana Galizia family on Wednesday, following the apology given after the public inquiry found that the state should shoulder responsibility for the assassination. Reported by the Times of Malta, the meeting was attended by Peter Caruana Galizia, the late journalist’s husband, two of their sons and her sister Corinne Vella.

The details of the meeting remain undisclosed, with sources telling Times of Malta that they revolved around implementing recommendations which were made by the inquiry board. Compensation was, reportedly, not discussed. The public inquiry found that the state should shoulder responsibility because a culture of impunity was created from the highest institutions. Nothing was done to prevent the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, despite evidence suggesting there was need for it.

Abela also held a meeting with an Institute of Maltese Journalists delegation. During this meeting, the Prime Minister allegedly discussed the implementation of recommendations involving journalists and to reform the media sector.

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Photo Source: Delayed Gratification, Robert Abela FB

Jack Grealish set for £100m move to Manchester City

Aug 5 2021

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has agreed to move to champions Manchester City. The deal is said to be worth around £100m – a deal which will make him the most expensive English player in the world. The English player has been linked with a move away for some time now, but due to his love to Aston Villa, he delayed his move until he felt that the club doesn’t fully rely on him anymore. Grealish still turned up to training even though he knew that he’ll be leaving.

Aston Villa have had a very good summer when it comes to transfers. They used the money that they received from the transfer to sign highly coveted Jamaican winger Leon Bailey and underrated English striker Danny Ings. Manchester City also aren’t done with the transfer window. They are still chasing English star striker Harry Kane, but to get Grealish down the line will be a good sign for the Manchester City fans.

We wish Jack Grealish the best of luck in his future endeavours.

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7 day quarantines for fully vaccinated people in Malta starting August 16th

Aug 5 2021

Addressing a press conference, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced that fully-vaccinated people who come in contact with a positive person will need to only quarantine for 7 days instead of the full 14 as of the 16th of August.

The Health Minister also announced that following the 7 days, the fully vaccinated person will undergo a swab test which will determine whether or not the person can exit the quarantine. Two dates will be given in the start of the quarantine, one which indicates the end of the 7-day self-isolation and another the 14-day isolation.

A hub for swab tests for fully vaccinated individuals will be set up both in Malta and Gozo. The person who registers positive will still have to self-isolate for 14-days. Fearne highlighted how this measure was only possible because of the high vaccination rollout as Malta registers one of the best jab administrations globally.

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Photo Source: The Connexion