90% of new COVID-19 cases are unvaccinated people

Jul 5 2021

90% of newly detected COVID-19 cases are unvaccinated people. Two patients currently in hospital have both not taken their jab, Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne reveals. Fearne highlighted how vaccination appeared to have broken the link between new cases and hospitalisation, with hospital admissions falling significantly. One patient is currently undergoing intensive treatment in Mater Dei whilst another is in another hospital ward. Both are unvaccinated.

Another third hospitalised individual did not receive the vaccine due to being pregnant. Vaccination has somewhat protected those who cannot receive the jab for whatever reason, but the Minister stated that those who have not received their jab are still unprotected. Around 77% of adults are fully vaccinated, with 82.5% of adults having received at least one dose. With 79 active cases in Malta, 40% of newly detected cases have also been classified as imported.

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Around 1 million swab tests administered in Malta

Jul 5 2021

Malta has reached the 1 million swab test milestone as it continues its battle against COVID-19. This was announced during a press conference by Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne. Fearne also announced that walk-in vaccination centres will be set up in two weeks’ time on the 19th of July. These will allow anyone who has not yet received their COVID-19 vaccination and has a Maltese residency permit can walk in and receive their jab without an appointment.

Further details in regards to this particular scheme will be issued in the coming days or weeks. Malta continues to aim for the 85% of the adult population to be vaccinated to ensure safety against the COVID-19 variants. So far, Malta has over 77% of the population fully vaccinated and over 82% vaccinated with at least one dose.

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Selena Gomez shows off curves in behind-the-scenes photoshoot selfie

Jul 5 2021

‘Can’t Keep My Hands To Myself’ singer Selena Gomez has proven to be the perfect model for her new swim collection as she showed off her curves in a behind-the-scenes mirror selfie. Collaborating with her friend’s brand La Mariette for a range of new summery garments, the 28-year-old posed in a blue and red print swim top. The photo was taken alongside a dressing table cluttered with make-up tools.

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Topping it all off with lime green manicure, Gomez announced the partnership with the swim store on her Instagram page. She stated that she is grateful to get the opportunity to celebrate her friends’ endeavours. She highlighted how the brand celebrates women who love their bodies unconditionally and gives them the grace they deserve.

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World’s largest 4-day work week trial an overwhelming success

Jul 5 2021

The world’s largest trial of the four-day working week has been deemed an ‘overwhelming success’. Taking place in Iceland and involving more than one percent of the entire population, this is the largest test of this kind on this massive a scale. Despite Iceland’s population recorded as being a low 356,991 back in 2019, the study is giving larger countries something to ponder about their work ethic and schedules. Workers reduced working hours to just 35/36 a week with no payment reduction.

The results of this pilot, running between 2015 and 2019, were analysed by research teams from Iceland and the UK. Productivity and wellbeing were reported to have drastically increased for the participating workers, leading to more permanent changes being considered over in Iceland. With work/life balance, stress and burnout reduced, productivity and service remained the same or improved across the majority of workplaces.

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