The Fleur de Lys BOV branch will be temporarily closed after one staff member tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. BOV assured that customers will be contacted by health authorities should they have been exposed to interaction with infected staff member as per contact tracing efforts.
Any customers of the branch were advised to check on the BOV website whether the branch has been impacted by COVID-19 and stated that it regretted any inconvenience caused to any customer.
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Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri took to FaceBook to announce that together with the Health Minister, the Gozo Conference and Expo Centre has been converted into the main centre for Vaccination in Gozo. The centre is full accessible with the biggest parking in Gozo.
The centre will be operating with 6 vaccination booths and is able to seat 40 people at once. With next week seeing the launch of a vaccination programme for all Gozitans, Camilleri stated that health remains the major priority. Camilleri also informed Gozitan educators to ignore any information sent for vaccination as a new invite for Gozitan educators will be sent.
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After a dispute between protesters and Metropolitan police over whether or not a vigil for the late Sarah Everard on Saturday, a judge refused to intervene. Reclaim the Streets launched a legal challenge after the vigil to be held at Clapham Common on Saturday was banned, claiming they have a right to protest.
Sky News reports claim Met Police approved the vigil initially but changed their minds due to COVID-19 restrictions. Organisers asked High Court to make a declaration of how any ban on outdoor gatherings under COVID-19 regulations are subject to protest rights. The Judge refused to make the declaration. Protesters are still planning on holding the vigil nonetheless.
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Six abandoned puppies were rescued after being found taking shelter in a cave near Siggiewi. With the sixth puppy being rescued before nightfall, the operation lasted several hours and all the dogs are being attended to at APH Veterinary Hospital. The puppies’ mother is still missing, with activists and Animal Welfare still searching.
Activists are issuing adoption calls for the puppies. Rescued is My Favourite Breed took to FaceBook to share updates on the rescue mission, urging people to share the posts so that the dogs can start their new lives with future families. Those interested to adopt are urged to contact Lulu Arpa on their FaceBook page.
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