90% of Malta’s current COVID-19 cases are from unvaccinated individuals

Jul 13 2021

During a video conference addressed by Deputy Prime Minister & Health Minister Chris Fearne from his home, it was revealed that around 15% of the current COVID-19 cases are Maltese while the other 85% is made up of foreign individuals, with close to 90% of cases being unvaccinated individuals.

The Deputy Prime Minister also went on to reveal that the only COVID-19 case within Mater Dei Hospital’s Intensive Therapy Unit is unvaccinated.

Malta has recently experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases, registering more than 100 cases each day for five consecutive days, with today’s case report revealing 154 cases out of a total 782 cases.

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Authorities investigating death of 5-year-old girl with possible COVID-19 links

Jul 13 2021

Tragic news as COVID-19’s latest victim in Malta is a 5-year-old girl who died after contracting the virus.

The minister stated that the death is not as of yet directly linked with the virus. The girl was taken to Mater Dei and found to be in critical condition. Initial swab tests revealed that the girl was negative to COVID-19. Forensic studies however resulted as mildly reactive, with an autopsy set to be carried out to confirm the cause.

An inquiry was set in motion to release the young girl’s death certificate. Fearne stated that for the sake of transparency, the girl’s passing was revealed in order not to cause any misinformation in relation to the passing. Fearne also asked the public to be respectful of the family during this difficult time. We send our sincerest condolences to the family in question.

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Mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the works

Jul 13 2021

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that a mobile vaccination clinic will be making rounds in various Maltese locations. Starting next week, the mobile clinic will not need any appointments made before receiving one’s jab. This is the latest attempt by the health authorities to encourage people to get vaccinated and help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

The clinic will be starting in Mosta on Monday 19th July, Zejtun on Wednesday 21st July and then St. Julian’s on Friday 23rd July. More than 80% of the Maltese population is fully vaccinated against the virus. Health authorities encourage the remaining 20% to receive their jab, with most new registered infections being unvaccinated individuals. As of 12th July, Malta administered 709,131 doses, of which 373,349 are first doses.

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Italian villages paying youth $33,000 to move in and start businesses

Jul 13 2021

The region of Calabria in Italy is offering up to €28,000 ($33,000) over a maximum of three years to those who relocate to one of its villages. With just barely 2,000 inhabitants, the villages are hoping to reverse years of population decline into their mountainous and/or seaside abodes. The money will not just be handed away however, as any residents who want the funds must also commit to kickstarting a small business.

There are also other catches to moving in with the aforementioned price tags. Applicants must be a maximum of 40 years old and must be ready for relocation within 90 days from their successful application. This will hopefully attract pro-active youth eager to work and revitalise the village with the ageing population. Regional councillor Gianluca Gallo told CNN that monthly income could be un the range of €1,000 to €800 for two or three years. Technical details are still being worked out but a huge interest from villages has already been reported.

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Photo Source: CNN