Active cases to drop below 200 for the first time in 9 months

May 12 2021

During a conference addressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Dr. Chris Fearne regarding mental health awareness and education, Dr. Fearne revealed that today, Malta’s active cases numbers will drop below 200 for the first time in 9 months.

He went on to highlight that as from Monday 17th, vaccine registrations will open for the entire Maltese population aged 16 and over and reported that while there is no call for vaccine boosters at the moment, Malta has secured 1,000,000 doses for 2022 and 2023 if the country needs it.

Dr. Fearne also stated that over 395,000 vaccine doses have been given with at least 61% having had their first vaccine dose.

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Photo Source: Chris Fearne FB / Gustavo Fring

UK asked by UNICEF to give 20% of vaccines to other countries

May 12 2021

According to UNICEF, the UK should make a commitment to give 20% of its vaccines to other countries which are in need by early June. UNICEF stated that the UK would still have enough jabs to vaccinate every the adult by July’s end, and will have enough spare doses to fully vaccinate 50 million people around the world. UNICEF made the call before the G7 summit and stated that the UK could set an example to the other countries in the organisation.

UNICEF pointed out that vaccinating populations globally ensures that no new variant emerges, which are proving to be easier to spread and far deadlier than the original COVID-19 virus. France has already announced a donation of up to 5% to COVAX, urging Europe and US to do the same.

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Photo Source: News Medical, ITU

Henry Galea on the verge of hitting 4 Million TikTok followers

May 12 2021

Cosmetics and Makeup artist Henry Galea is on the verge of hitting the 4 million TikTok follower landmark. It has been exactly a month since Henry hit the 3 million digit, but his persistence and creativity are only proving more and more effective as the next achievement is just within reach.

We cannot emphasise how fantastic Henry’s work is; from his TikTok creations which bring to life various characters through next level makeup artistry to the funding of his own makeup brand Heri Cosmetics, Henry is a creative force to be reckoned with. As the day he chases his dream in Los Angeles comes closer, we cannot help but congratulate on yet another pending milestone!

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Photo Source: @henrygaleaa IG

Two youth grievously injured in motorcycle accident

May 12 2021

A 29-year-old male resident of Rabat and a 17-year-old female resident of Santa Venera were hospitalised at Mater Dei Hospital following a motorcycle accident. The two were reported to have suffered grievous injuries after preliminary investigations revealed that the male driver lost control of the Suzuki motorcycle and fell.

The incident happened in Triq Buqana, Rabat at around 15:15 where the 17-year-old was also certified to have suffered injuries having been riding the motorcycle along with the driver. Authorities are still investigating the case, with both of them still hospitalised.

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