86% herd immunity and still no legal standing events allowed

Aug 7 2021

Despite Malta having achieved 86% herd immunity, standing events still remain illegal as the Deputy Prime Minister deemed them high-risk. Following a press conference by Health Minister Chris Fearne and Superintendent for Public Health Charmaine Gauci, several measures were relaxed in order to mitigate infections and yet return to normalcy. Standing events still remained off limits however, as events organisers were left sorely disappointed by what seemed to be the turning of the tides.

The measures which were in fact implemented detailed how as of the 16th of August, the capacity for outdoor events would increase to 300 albeit still sitting. Capacity would then increase to 500, but standing will still not be allowed. The entertainment industry exclaimed disappointment at these measures, stating that herd immunity and fully vaccinated partygoers should not pose a threat to society. The health ministry still vouched for gradual easing but the new measures only leave the entertainment industry as one of the sectors most negatively impacted by the restrictions.

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Photo Source: anna-m.w, Chris Fearne FB

Blazing summer temperatures to endure till next week

Aug 7 2021

The searing summer heat is far from done as weather portals report that it is set to continue at least until the end of next week. Saturday gave people who cannot stand the sweat-and-fatigue inducing heat waves a bit of respite, but this is to be short lived as the temperatures are only set to increase as the days go by.

Tuesday is set to feel like a scorching 40 degrees Celsius and it is only set to go up from there as Wednesday records a 41 degrees Celsius. UV is set to be a constant 10, prompting the usual, yet crucial, health advise to avoid the sun’s peak moments and to stay hydrated.

As our air conditioning systems work overtime and the beaches welcome hundreds trying to cool off, it seems summer 2021 will not be holding back any punches in terms of its heat.

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Photo Source: Malta International Airport, Pinterest

Car defies gravity in peculiar Maltese road incident

Aug 7 2021

Maltese roads are known for their peculiar incidents captured on camera, but this one takes the cake.

Two photos posted onto Expats Malta Facebook group shows two cars locked together as one rests one side on the other car and the other against a wall. It is still unclear as to how the car ended up in such a situation, seemingly denying gravity. One possible interpretation would be overtaking gone wrong, but the stunt-like posture of the car still raises more questions than it answers.

Commenters took the opportunity to highlight the bizarre nature of the incident. Many likened it to Fast and the Furious… albeit with less success in the stunt execution. What do you think happened here?

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Photo Source: Tad New

Maltese patient in London shaves head to support friend awaiting operation

Aug 7 2021

As Antonella Rogers awaits her own medical procedure in London, she decided to support another patient awaiting his operation by shaving her head. She posted the amazing gesture to social media, stating that she decided to shave her head so that her friend in London does not feel alone during these trying times.

Rogers also thanked all the Maltese who support and send her love through prayer. Rogers also shared a live video of herself exclaiming how there is only one hospital in Malta whilst the hospital she is currently in does not have the necessary equipment to draw blood for chemotherapy patients.

Antonella Rogers is making people who are undergoing difficult times smile, proving that by simple and kind gestures, you can mean the world to someone else. Well done!

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Photo Source: Antonella Rogers FB