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Better monitoring of Euro 2020 spectators called for by WHO Europe

Better monitoring of Euro 2020 spectators called for by WHO Europe
Jul 2 2021 Share

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that the cities hosting Euro 2020 football matches need to monitor the movement of spectators better. The tracking needs to be done before the match, during and after they leave the stadium. Senior Emergency Officer at WHO’s European Office Catherine Smallwood stated that there should be better monitoring beyond the stadia themselves. Despite fears of rising cases in London and St. Petersburg, the British capital is set to host the semi-finals and finals of the tournament next week. 

When asked about whether the Euro championship was a super spreader of the virus, WHO regional director for Europe Hans Kluge stated that despite hoping this to not be the case, it cannot be excluded. Hundreds of cases have been detected among spectators, including Scots returning from London, Finns returning from St. Petersburg and even Delta variant carriers in Copenhagen. 

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6 COVID-19 cases registered with 0 recoveries

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Malta has registered 6 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 2,717 swab tests, while 0 patients have recovered. No deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Friday 2nd July 2021, 675,014 vaccine doses were administered of which 360,364 were 1st doses. 328,960 people are currently fully vaccinated. 

To date, Malta has registered 30,633 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 30,161 have recovered, 420 died and 52 are still active.

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WATCH: Tattooist Dylan Agius expresses his concerns following Hamrun celebrations

Tattooist Dylan Agius expresses his concerns following Hamrun celebrations
Jul 2 2021 Share

Tattoo artist and founder of ‘The Mad Tatter’ Dylan Agius shares his concerns following last nights’ celebrations in Hamrun. Dylan starts his message by firstly expressing that he is still proud to be Maltese and is happy for Hamrun for their victory. He goes on to state however that he does not support those who are irresponsible and have no value towards life. 

 

 

 

He comments on how the authorities allowed a large amount of people to gather in one space but then does not allow tattoo shops to operate. He emphasises the suffering experienced by club owners and businesses. He then goes on to say that should another lockdown occur, the doors to his shop will be left open. He states he respected the authorities when lockdown was in order but cannot do so due to the evident disrespect to businesses such as his. 

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Photo Source: dylan_the_mad_tatter IG

Malta’s ban on British children due to COVID-19 makes international headlines

Malta’s ban on British children due to COVID-19 makes international headlines
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Malta makes international headlines after its COVID-19 health measure concerning travelling Britons leaves families distraught. As of Wednesday, travellers from the UK aged 12 and above are only permitted to enter Malta if they show proof of being fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine. Those between ages of 5 and 11 can travel if they accompany their fully vaccinated parents and show evidence of negative PCR tests taken within 72 hours before arrival. However, the UK is not vaccinating under-18s. 

The requirement of UK arrivals between ages of 12 and 17 thus becomes an outright ban. One woman from London wrote to the High Commission how a 12-year-old girl is being left distraught as she cannot be a bridesmaid in August. 

The situation is made worse according to British High Commissioner to Malta Cathy Ward as authorities revealed they will only be accepting printed letters sent by NHS as proof. 

Anyone planning to use the NHS app to demonstrate full vaccination is being turned away at UK airports or on the border to Malta. With Malta placed on the UK’s green list, a surge in demand for holidays on the island was inevitable and noted. 

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Photo Source: Malta Inside Out